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Rutgers University

Section Chief for Nuclear Medicine

Rutgers University, Newark, New Jersey, us, 07175


Position Information

The Department of Radiology at New Jersey Medical School at Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey, Newark is recruiting a full time Nuclear Medicine physician who will also serve as Division Chief. We are seeking a candidate preferable at the Associate Professor level or higher to join our dynamic and evolving department, however Assistant Professor level candidates will also be considered. We serve a diverse community with a wide range of interesting cases. We are a collegial department that values education of residents, clinical excellence, and faculty personal growth and well-being. The position will offer a competitive salary and excellent benefits. Although not require, if the applicant is a diagnostic radiologist as well, clinical assignments can also include body imaging.The Department of Radiology has 28 clinical and research faculty members, and 18 diagnostic radiology residents who provide patient care for all the major divisions of contemporary imaging. The department is responsible for all aspects of nuclear medicine at University Hospital, a tertiary care center as well as the Rutgers Advance Practice Imaging, an outpatient PET-CT facility on campus. The department also provides coverage at a satellite facility, East Orange General Hospital.The successful applicant will have dedicated training in nuclear medicine including current certification in nuclear medicine by the American Board of Nuclear Medicine OR current certification or active participation in the examination process leading to certification in Radiology by the American Board of Radiology or the American Osteopathic Board of Radiology including unsealed byproduct material (radionuclides/radiopharmaceuticals) authorized user status. Prior record demonstrating leadership success is preferable but not required.Clinical responsibilities will include all aspects of nuclear medicine imaging including interpretation of diagnostic single photon planar, SPECT-CT and PET-CT studies including nuclear cardiology. Responsibilities will also include providing consultation for and performing radioactive therapeutic procedures, including radioiodine therapy for benign and malignant thyroid disease and other radioactive therapies for malignancy.All applicants interested in this position should direct inquiries to Natalie Colimon-Fitzgerald, MBA, Director of Administration, Department of Radiology (nc204@njms.rutgers.edu), or Dr. Humaira Chaudhry, Chief of Service, (chaudhhu@njms.rutgers.edu, 973-972-5188).Qualifications

The successful candidate must possess an MD or DO degree and ABR certification in Diagnostic Radiology.Posting Details

Quick Link to Posting:

https://jobs.rutgers.edu/postings/123309Pre-employment Screenings

All offers of employment are contingent upon successful completion of all pre-employment screenings.Immunization Requirements

Under Policy 100.3.1 Immunization Policy for Covered Individuals, if employment will commence during Flu Season, Rutgers University may require certain prospective employees to provide proof that they are vaccinated against Seasonal Influenza for the current Flu Season, unless the University has granted the individual a medical or religious exemption. Additional infection control and safety policies may apply. Prospective employees should speak with their hiring manager to determine which policies apply to the role or position for which they are applying. Failure to provide proof of vaccination for any required vaccines or obtain a medical or religious exemption from the University will result in rescission of a candidate's offer of employment or disciplinary action up to and including termination.

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