Job description
The Division of Neuroradiology in the Department of Radiology and Medical Imaging at the University of Virginia seeks applicants for a faculty position as Chief of Neuroradiology with 10 fellowship trained CAQ’d faculty, a full time Neuroradiology procedural PA and 5 ACGME fellows.
Rank and tenure are dependent upon qualifications and experience.
The selected candidate will have a strong clinical and operations background, along with research experience in adult and pediatric diagnostic neuroradiology to help advance the academic missions of the Department and continue to grow robust internal and external collaborations.
The UVa Health System boasts a large, renowned neuroscience staff, which includes neuroradiologists, neurosurgeons, neurologists, MR physicists, and ENT surgeons.
It serves as a referral hospital for the Mid-Atlantic region, specializing in neurological, neuro-oncological, craniofacial, and otolaryngological care.
An active neuroradiology training program is available, offering five ACGME-approved neurodiagnostic fellowship positions.
The division provides clinical coverage for imaging techniques related to the brain, spine, head, and neck.
Specialized imaging services are available for patients’ experiencing headaches, seizures, and cerebrovascular conditions, such as strokes, aneurysms, and carotid atherosclerotic disease.
Neuroradiologists in the division utilize advanced imaging techniques, including computed tomography (CT), magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), perfusion imaging, spectroscopy, diffusion tensor imaging, and functional MR imaging.
They provide imaging services for both adult and pediatric patients with conditions such as brain, head, and neck tumors, traumatic brain injuries, and neurodegenerative diseases.
In addition to imaging, the division performs non vascular procedural work, involving spine, face, and head neck.
These include CT and USG guided image guided biopsies of the spine/ head/ neck as well as the entire gamut of fluoroscopically guided spine procedures including lumbar punctures, myelograms, targeted blood patches and lumbar drains.
This position will come with protected academic time commensurate with expectation of scholarly productivity and extramural funding to support these activities.
The individual will also participate in and oversee the physician peer review process for the Division, partner with the Health System staff to ensure optimization and monitoring of specific imaging protocols, quality control, and compliance with federal and accreditation agencies pertaining to neuroradiology.
Participation in multidisciplinary conferences and tumor boards is expected.
The Department of Radiology and Medical Imaging includes ~60 Clinical Faculty, 14 Research Faculty, 47 Residents, and 23 Fellows/Clinical Instructors.
The department focuses on the work-life balance of its faculty with a culture of collegiality.
Join Our Faculty - UVA Radiology and Medical Imaging (virginia.edu) (https://med.virginia.edu/radiology/about-us/work-with-us/join-our-faculty/) We offer a competitive salary and benefits plan, relocation assistance, productivity incentives, a professional allotment and a sign-on bonus.
For more information on benefits at UVA, visit https://hr.virginia.edu/benefits .
Charlottesville, Virginia, is consistently ranked by media outlets as one of the best places in the United States to live, work and raise a family.
This vibrant and enlightened small city is nestled in the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains and has excellent public and private schools, diverse housing options and exceptional food, beverage, music, and art scenes.
The University of Virginia is a top-5 nationally ranked public university and is renowned as one of the most beautiful college campuses in America.
The Atlantic Ocean, Washington D.C. and Shenandoah National Park are each a short drive away.
Charlottesville is also served by its own regional airport and Amtrak service.
For more information about UVA and the Charlottesville community please see http://www.virginia.edu/life/charlottesville and https://embarkcva.com/ .
Candidates must have an MD, be fellowship trained in Neuroradiology, board-certified/board-eligible by the American Board of Radiology (ABR), and be ABR CAQ eligible.
Candidates must be able to obtain a license in the Commonwealth of Virginia.
Candidates must be able to demonstrate their experience and ability in performing image guided head/neck and spine procedures.
A proven record of garnering funding to support research, high-impact peer-reviewed publications, and demonstrated excellence in teaching and clinical excellence is preferable.
The Division Chief will be expected to help us grow Neuroradiology clinical, education, research, and community programs.
Submit application and include CV, cover letter, and contact information for three references (http://apply.interfolio.com/164659).
For questions about the position, please contact Dr. Colin Derdeyn, Professor and Chair of Radiology and Medical Imaging, at cpd3yt@uvahealth.org .
Questions relating to the application process should be directed to Nicole Vaughan, Faculty Affairs Coordinator, at nsv3w@uvahealth.org .
This position will remain open until filled.
The University will perform background checks on all new hires prior to employment.
A completed pre-employment health screen is required for this position prior to employment.
The University of Virginia is an equal opportunity employer.
All interested persons are encouraged to apply, including veterans and individuals with disabilities.
Click here (https://eocr.virginia.edu/notice-non-discrimination-and-equal-opportunity) to read more about UVA’s commitment to non-discrimination and equal opportunity employment.
**The University of Virginia offers confidential Dual Career Services to partners of incoming faculty candidates.
To learn more, please visit** **dualcareer.virginia.edu**
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