Division Chief of Cardiothoracic Imaging

Body Imaging Radiologist at University of Iowa | KBIC Academic Medicine

Position: Division Chief of Cardiothoracic Imaging
Location: Iowa City, IA
Status: Full-time
Company: University of Iowa Hospitals & Clinics; Cardiovascular & Thoracic Imaging Division
Specialty: Radiology; Cardiothoracic Imaging; 
Rate: Competitive Salary; Generous Benefits Package; Relocation Assistance

Division Chief of Cardiothoracic Imaging Description

The Department of Radiology at the University of Iowa Roy J. and Lucille A. Carver College of Medicine is seeking a dynamic and visionary academic-clinician to serve as the Division Chief of Cardiothoracic Imaging. We are currently accepting applications for an Assistant, Associate, and/or Full Professor with fellowship training in Cardiothoracic Imaging. Expertise in all aspects of cardiovascular and thoracic imaging is essential. Experience in clinical operations and strong interest in mentorship, research, and teaching is required.

There are approximately 40 staff physicians, 13 fellows, 15 Ph.D. researchers, and 33 residents within University of Iowa Radiology Department. Our advanced equipment uses two Siemens 16-Slice Sensations CT scanners (one devoted entirely to research), a Siemens 64-slice scanner, three Toshiba Aquilions, four 1.5 Tesla MRI scanners (including a GECVII MRI scanner), a Siemens 3T MR, seven Siemens ultrasound machines, two new, state-of-the-art Siemens GI fluoroscopy suites, and two recently-installed angiographic suites.

The Division of Cardiovascular and Thoracic Imaging deals with all aspects of chest imaging including CT guided chest/lung biopsies, CT aortic and coronary angiography, and opportunities for MRI cardiac and aortic imaging. Clinical responsibilities include plain film and digital chest radiography of inpatients and outpatients as well as imaging of the surgical, cardiac, and medical intensive care units. Facilities include several new spiral CT scanners with some equipped with CT fluoroscopy. Using a new dual source CT, the Division in collaboration with cardiology, provides full CTA coronary angiography, including coronary calcium quantification and complete functional analysis of heart morphology and function. State-of-the-art workstations and software also enable our radiologists to perform CAD analysis of radiographs for nodules as well as volumetric and growth assessment of lung nodules.

Research is an important part of Radiology at Iowa. Current external funding for research at Iowa is in the 50 percentile of academic radiology departments. The Department has a strong research record in imaging, and there are opportunities to participate in research activities in collaboration with established researchers in the Iowa Institute of Biomedical Imaging (IIBI), Iowa Comprehensive Imaging Center (ICLIC), and the Advanced Pulmonary Physiomic Imaging Lab (APPIL). The IIBI is overseen by Radiology and includes 3T and 7T research scanners.

Qualifications:

The successful candidate will embody strong leadership and management skills and a commitment to clinical excellence, innovation, and education. Prior to the start of employment, qualified candidates must possess:

  • MD or DO degree or equivalent. 
  • Board Certification or Eligibility by the American Board of Radiology (ABR certified).
  • Completion of an ACGME-accredited fellowship training in Cardiothoracic Imaging.
  • Unrestricted State of Iowa Medical License (current or eligible by time of hire).

THE UNIVERSITY OF IOWA HIGHLIGHTS:

  • UI Hospitals & Clinics is the only nationally-ranked hospital in Iowa, and is ranked among the nation’s best in a 2019-20 ranking by U.S. News & World Report.
  • UI Department of Radiology Ranks 27th in the Country for NIH Funding of Radiology Research.
  • Forbes Magazine ranked UI Health Care on its 2020 list of “Best Employers for Diversity.” UI Health Care is No. 47 nationwide and No. 10 in its Healthcare & Social category.
  • UI Hospitals & Clinics is an 811-bed teaching public teaching hospital and level 1 trauma center affiliated with the University of Iowa. UIHC is Iowa’s only comprehensive academic medical center and a regional referral center.
  • In fiscal year 2017, we performed more than 363,000 radiographic examinations–procedures like X-rays, PET scans, CT scans, and MRIs.
  • Holden Comprehensive Cancer Center (HCCC) is a National Cancer Institute (NCI) designated comprehensive cancer center and only one NCI-designated comprehensive cancer centers in Iowa.
  • UIHC is HIMSS level 7 certified in both inpatient and outpatient care as well as a 2014 HIMSS Enterprise Davies Award Recipient.
  • The UIHC Stead Family Children’s Hospital opened in 2017 and is Iowa’s only comprehensive children’s hospital.
  • Our AirCare helicopter and partner air services delivered 933 patients to us in fiscal year 2018; 253 patients were transported by ground ambulances.
  • We are a major transplant center; in fiscal year 2018, we performed 665 organ and tissue transplants.
  • As an employee you will enjoy generous benefits, compensation packages, and work/life programs.

Location:
Discover Iowa City, IA

Iowa City is consistently voted one of the best places to live in the U.S. by everyone from Outside Magazine to the American Institute for Economic Research–and with good reason. It’s a community that takes pride in openness, inclusion, and safety. It’s a place where everyone’s welcome.

But it’s also a cultural hub, a gathering place for artists of every medium, the home of some of America’s most inventive minds, and so much more. Indie boutiques and major retailers challenge even the most seasoned of shoppers. Hiking, biking and kayaking encourage the explorers. Football and wrestling attract the UI loyal by the thousands. Museums, libraries and fossils intrigue the curious. And with craft breweries and farm-to-table restaurants, foodies think they’ve died and gone to heaven. 

From the eclectic, collegiate spirit of Iowa City and the University of Iowa to the retail shopping, dinning and entertainment districts Coralville to the recreational attractions of North Liberty, greater Iowa City is a place to engage your curiosity. 

Application Instructions:

For confidential consideration, along with more information about this opportunity or to refer a qualified candidate, please email a current CV to:

Julie Miller
Executive Academic Medicine-Academic Radiology Search Consultant
Kaye/Bassman International Corp.
Phone: (972) 265-5236 – Direct
Email: jmiller@kbic.com or academicmedicine@kbic.com

Salary is commensurate with qualifications and experience. A comprehensive benefits package is included.

Kaye/Bassman has been retained to provide executive search services for UI Department of Radiology. University of Iowa is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information.