Cardiovascular or Thoracic Imaging Radiologist

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Current Employees: If you are currently employed at any of the Universities of Wisconsin, log in to Workday to apply through the internal application process. Job Category: Academic Staff Employment Type: Regular Job Profile: Assistant Professor (CHS) Job Summary: The Department of Radiology offers a unique opportunity for a Cardiovascular or Thoracic Imaging Radiologist to support the Department of Radiology, University of Wisconsin-Madison School of Medicine and Public Health. The Cardiovascular and Thoracic Imaging sections interpret Cardiovascular Computed Tomographic Angiography (CTA), Cardiac Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRA and MRI) as well as chest radiographs, and chest computed tomography (CT) scans across the full spectrum of thoracic and cardiovascular imaging in a fun, intellectual, and collegial work environment. Members of the cardiovascular and thoracic imaging section are actively involved in a variety of national and international professional societies a recognized locally for their clinical skills and passion for teaching. Full home PACS workstations are provided for all after-hours and call duties with opportunities for remote work for some day shifts. Fully integrated Picture Archiving and Communications Systems (PACS), Electronic Health Record (EHR), and reporting system with a suite of post-processing and artificial intelligence applications. New state-of-the-art reading rooms and imaging equipment. Strong partnerships with clinical departments and UW-Madison's world class Department of Medical Physics. Opportunities for collaborative research and partnerships with industry. Protected teaching time daily for trainees and students on service. Full time is preferred but considerations may be given for an appointment at less than 100 percent. This position may require some work be performed in-person, onsite, at a designated campus work location. Some work may be performed remotely at an offsite, non-campus work location. This position has been identified as a position of trust with access to vulnerable populations. The selected candidate will be required to pass an initial caregiver check to be eligible for employment under the Wisconsin Caregiver Law and every four years. Applicants who are interested in pursuing an academic career in the Cardiovascular or Thoracic Imaging sections will be considered for the titles listed of Assistant, Associate or Professor on the Clinical Health Sciences (CHS) or Clinician Teacher (CT) tracks. The title is determined by the experience and qualifications of the finalist. Key Job Responsibilities: 80% Interpretation and reporting of chest imaging studies including MRI examinations, CT scans, and radiographs. 20% Teaching and scholarly activities. Department: The UW Department of Radiology consists of more than 165 faculty across 13 sections, reading over 1,000,000 diagnostic scans per year. We train more than 50 residents and fellows per year and have an extensive presence throughout the medical student curriculum. 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 the people of Wisconsin and their healthcare providers. We provide an environment for education of our trainees, staff, and healthcare professionals through scholarly conferences and continuing education programs. We improve human health by 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 modern technology into daily clinical practice. We support the economic development of Wisconsin and the financial wellbeing of UW Health. We recruit and develop dedicated faculty and health professionals who inspire their co-workers and students towards lifelong learning, research discovery, service to their community and clinical excellence. #1 Best Place to Live (Livability, 2022) #1 City for Most Successful Women Per Capita (Forbes, 2019) #1 City for Best Work-Life Balance (Smart Asset, 2020) #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 U.S. (Zippia, 2020) #1 Best Place to Retire (Money, 2020) #1 Best Place in the U.S. for Raising Children (DiversityDataKids.com, 2020) #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, Sub-Zero, and Land's End, as well as many biotech, healthcare IT, and health systems s