Job Summary:
The Department of Radiology, University of Wisconsin-Madison School of Medicine and Public Health is seeking to establish a team of Emergency Medicine Radiologists with a focus on ED imaging to better serve the Emergency Department. This position will read the ED studies during the busiest period in the ED, with possible future expansions of the Section to cover additional hours. The successful applicant will be expected to read a reasonable volume of the total ED studies performed during their shift, with the other subspecialty sections also reporting some studies. The successful applicant will work with the on-call radiology residents, reviewing, teaching, and cosigning their reports as well as separately dictating studies themselves. On-site presence is not required.
The Emergency Radiologists will report to the Vice Chair of Operations or Associate Vice Chair of Operations.
The UW Department of Radiology provides excellence in patient care in an environment that is respectful of others, adaptive to change, accountable for outcomes, and attentive to the needs of underserved populations. We are dedicated to sharing our clinical expertise through regional outreach to people of Wisconsin and their healthcare providers. We provide an environment for education for our trainees, staff and healthcare professionals through scholarly conferences and continuing education programs. We improve human health be developing innovative imaging technology through basic and translational research in collaboration with colleagues at UW-Madison and beyond. We support the Wisconsin Idea to improve people's lives beyond our walls by collaborating with industry to translate new technology into daily clinical practice. We support he economic development of Wisconsin and the financial wellbeing of UW health. We recruit and develop dedicated faculty and health professionals who insure their co-workers and students towards lifelong learning, research discovery, service to their community and clinical experience.
For appointments hired on the Clinical Health Sciences (CHS) Track:
The successful applicant will participate in administrative, and committee work to support the clinical and scholarly missions of UW Health and the School of Medicine and Public Health. An essential part of these duties will be working in a collegial relationship with other faculty members.
This vacancy is being announced simultaneously with Position Vacancy # 293642. Please note that only one vacancy exists. Having two position vacancy listings allows the School of Medicine and Public Health to consider candidates with both tenure-track faculty credentials and non-tenure-track faculty credentials for this position.
Responsibilities:
The Emergency Medicine Radiologist position will support the Emergency Department, providing coverage for ED diagnostic imaging studies (X-ray, CT, MR, Ultrasound and Nuclear Medicine), as well as OR radiographs where there is an incorrect instrument count, and the missing surgical object is not seen by the Radiology resident. No interventional radiology procedures will be performed. Department teaching will be of residents.
This position is designed for coverage of the Emergency Department (ED) during its busiest hours, and the section may expand in the future and alter shift hours. Currently, the shift is from 4:30pm until 1:00am (CST), scheduled 7 days on, 14 days off, starting Monday afternoon at 4:30pm through late Sunday night, Monday 1:00am (CST).
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Education:
Required
Terminal Degree
MD, DO or equivalent
Qualifications:
- Completion of a Radiology Residency Program by start date: Required
- Completion of Fellowship training in relevant radiology sub-specialty by start date: Required
License/Certification:
Required
MD - Physician - State Licensure
WI Medical License by start date
Required
ABR - Certified or board eligible by American Board of Radiology
Board certified of board eligible through the American Board of Radiology (ABR) by start date
Work Type:
Full or Part Time: 50% - 100%
It is anticipated this position will be remote and requires work be performed at an offsite, non-campus work location.
Appointment Type, Duration:
Ongoing/Renewable
Anticipated Begin Date:
APRIL 01, 2025
Salary:
Negotiable
ANNUAL (12 months)
Additional Information:
The Community: Located on an isthmus between two lakes, Madison is the capital city of the state of Wisconsin. Madison has been voted the #1 Best Place to Live (Livability, 2021 and 2022), #1 City for Most Successful Women Per Capita (Forbes, 2019), #1 City for Best Work-Life Balance (SmartAsset, 2020, 2022), #7 Best City for STEM Professionals (CEO World, 2020), #2 Best State to Practice Medicine (WalletHub, 2020), #2 Best City for Biking (People for Bikes, 2020), #4 Fittest City in the U.S. (ACSM American Fitness Index, 2020), #4 Greenest City in the US (Zippia, 2020), #1 Best Place to Retire (Money, 2020), #1 Best Place in the U.S. for Raising Children (DiversityDataKids.com 2020), and #1 Best College Football Town in America (Sports Illustrated, 2019).
Madison's technology economy is growing rapidly, and the region is home to the headquarters of Epic Systems, Exact Sciences, American Girl (Mattel), Sub-Zero, and Lands End, as well as many biotech, healthcare IT, and health systems startups.
Madison is the second largest city in the state, with a city population of approximately 260,000 and regional population of over 1 million. The city is within easy driving range of Chicago and Milwaukee. Madison is home to one of the strongest local food scenes in the country. From April to October, the Capitol Square hosts the largest producer-only farmers market in the country. The city is rich with cultural offerings in the arts.
The city has a dedicated athletics fan base which largely centers around the University of Wisconsin-Madison. Madison is home to Forward Madison FC, the first professional soccer team in the city, as well as the Madison Mallards, a college wood-bat summer baseball league team. Marquee endurance sports and specialty sporting events include Ironman, Reebok CrossFit Games, Madison Marathon, and many national and international championship competitions.
How to Apply:
The deadline for assuring full consideration is December 27, 2024, however this position will remain open and applications may be considered until this position is filled. Your application must be received through the Jobs at UW Portal to be considered as a candidate. Applications submitted outside of this system will not be considered. To apply for this position, please click the "Apply Now" button and use the online UW Jobs Application system to submit the following:
- Current Curriculum Vitae (CV)
- A cover letter briefly describing your qualifications and experience
- References. Please provide a list of three (3) professional references, including your current/ most recent supervisor. References will not be contacted without prior notice.
The department will not be able to support a request for a J-1 waiver. If you choose to pursue a waiver and apply for a position, neither the UW nor UWMF will reimburse you for your legal or waiver fees.
Contact:
Melissa Kuester
mkuester@uwhealth.org
Relay Access (WTRS): 7-1-1. See RELAY_SERVICE for further information.
Official Title:
Professor (CHS)(IC014) or Associate Professor (CHS)(IC015) or Assistant Professor (CHS)(IC016)
Department(s):
A53-MEDICAL SCHOOL/RADIOLOGY/RADIOLOGY
Employment Class:
Academic Staff-Renewable
Job Number:
307414-AS
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