Professor

Department:

Diagnostic Radiology

Location:

Health Sciences Center

Time Type:

Full time

Worker Type:

Regular Term (Fixed Term)

Job Req ID:

R107224

Position Description:

University of Louisville, Department of Radiology

Neuroradiology Section

The Neuroradiology Section in the Department of Radiology at the University of Louisville has an opening for a full-time Academic Neuroradiologist open rank. Faculty rank is contingent upon qualifications and experience. A leadership position in the department is also available for suitable candidates (Section Chief and/or Vice Chair).

For department description, benefits, facilities, faculty and quality of life in Louisville, follow the website link at the bottom of the advertisement. We are adding a new faculty member to our core group of four fellowship-trained neuroradiologists. We currently cover three teaching hospitals. A separate Emergency Radiology group covers the ED.

Job Responsibilities: 

Clinical Duties and Training of Diagnostic Radiology Residents

• Interpretation of structural studies:  MRI, CT scans, myelograms and plain films of the brain.

• Extracranial head/neck, MRI of the brachial plexus, MRI lumbar plexus. Optional: in-utero MRI of the brain and spine (few) and post-partum MRI of infants (few).

• Interpretation of MR and CT cerebral and Neck angiograms. 

• Interpretation of functional imaging studies:  BOLD fMRI, DTI with tractography, CT/MR perfusion (including ASL) and CSF flow studies.  Optional:  DCE of CNS, ENT.

Procedural expertise: 

• Fluoroscopically guided lumbar punctures, myelograms and chemotherapy injections (injections performed by oncology). Optional:  Facet blocks, epidural steroid injections, discograms, nerve blocks.

Conference Participation: 

• CNS and ENT tumor boards, stroke and epilepsy conferences, resident and fellow case and core didactic lecture conferences. Optional: medical school lectures.

Research:  While optional, if interested, the desired candidate will have strong research record of publications or other evidence of scholarly activity.

Required Qualifications:  Medical Degree or equivalent, eligibility for Kentucky Medical License, ABR Certified/eligible, CAQ in Neuroradiology or eligible.

Salary and Benefits:  Salary is commensurate with skills and experience.  The University of Louisville offers an excellent benefits package. Base compensation plus bonus above 9,500 RVU’s.

Required Application Materials:  cover letter, CV/resume, 3 references with contact information and letters of references.

Send materials to:

                                                Sohail Contractor, M.D., Professor and Chairman

                                                Department of Radiology

                                                University of Louisville

                                                530 South Jackson Street

                                                Louisville, KY  40202                          

Email:     Lisa Floore, Assistant to Dr. Sohail Contractor, Professor & Chairman: [email protected]

Equal Employment Opportunity

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Assistance and Accommodations

Computers are available for application submission at the Human Resources Department located at 215 Central Avenue, Ste 205 - Louisville, Kentucky 40208.

If you require assistance or accommodation with our online application process, please contact us by email at [email protected] or by phone 502-852-6258.