{"id":7018,"date":"2022-03-25T16:33:01","date_gmt":"2022-03-25T21:33:01","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/kbicblog.com\/blog\/academic-medicine\/?p=7018"},"modified":"2022-03-25T16:33:01","modified_gmt":"2022-03-25T21:33:01","slug":"division-chief-interventional-radiology","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/kbicblog.com\/academic-medicine\/division-chief-interventional-radiology\/","title":{"rendered":"Division Chief of Interventional Radiology"},"content":{"rendered":"

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Position:<\/strong> Division Chief of Interventional Radiology
\nLocation:<\/strong> Worcester, MA
\nStatus:<\/strong> Full-time
\nCompany:<\/strong> UMass Medical School; UMass Memorial Medical Center; Interventional Radiology Division
\nSpecialty: <\/strong>Radiology; Interventional Radiology
\nRate:<\/strong> Competitive Salary; Generous Benefits Package; Relocation Assistance<\/h2>\n

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Division Chief of Interventional Radiology Opportunity Description<\/span><\/h1>\n

The Department of Radiology at UMass Memorial Health \u2014 the clinical partner of UMass Chan Medical School and the largest health care system in Central Massachusetts \u2014 is seeking an accomplished academic Interventional Radiologist to lead the Division of Interventional Radiology as the Division Chief<\/u><\/b> in Worcester, MA.<\/p>\n

As an outstanding leader of Interventional Radiology (IR), you will work with radiology leadership including physician and hospital administration to formulate and execute a strategic plan for service line growth and development, technical innovation, multidisciplinary collaboration, and quality. The successful candidate and master clinician must be ABR-certified with CAQ certification in Interventional Radiology or equivalent and have a proven track record of program growth and development of clinical services.<\/b> Academic rank will be dependent on qualifications, but is expected to be at the level of Associate \/ Full Professor level. A firm commitment to research, as evidenced by peer-reviewed publications, successful mentorship, and experience with research grants is highly desirable.  <\/b><\/p>\n

UMASS RADIOLOGY:<\/strong><\/h4>\n

Providing complete IR services through intellectual vibrancy and technological innovation, the UMass IR Division<\/u><\/b> is comprised of 6 fellowship-trained IR faculty, 2 body-trained faculty who perform CT and US guided procedures, and 14 APPs who perform image-guided procedures and assist with the initial evaluation and post-procedure management of IR patients. The IR division has close, productive collaborations with vascular surgery, oncology, and trauma, performing over 1,600 procedures per year, in addition to 2,200 vascular access procedures. The division also works closely with the NeuroInterventional Radiology (NIR) team who perform a wide array of complex NIR procedures in 2 additional Philips biplane rooms, in support of the UMass comprehensive New England Center for Stroke Research.<\/p>\n

The Department of Radiology<\/strong> performs approximately 800,000 imaging studies per year across six sites in Central Massachusetts and via its joint venture with Shields MRI. Currently, the department receives approximately $6M in external research funding as well approximately $2M in support of clinical trials. The department has an enterprise-wide PACS system (AGFA and TeraRecon), as well as EPIC EMR.<\/p>\n

QUALITY OF LIFE:<\/strong><\/h4>\n

The idyllic location in Worcester, MA is close to all the lifestyle benefits of New England including Boston, Cape Cod, and numerous other surrounding recreational areas. Most faculty have the option for hybrid work, with many faculty members working from home or at UMass\u2019s suburban Boston reading room. As the leading employer in the Worcester area<\/b>, UMass seeks talent and ideas from individuals of varied backgrounds and viewpoints who will lead interprofessional teams and create and support an inclusive, patient-centered environment in which all members of the team are empowered to succeed. UMass offers an attractive benefits package and competitive salaries.<\/p>\n

OPPORTUNITY HIGHLIGHTS:<\/strong><\/h4>\n