Physician - Nuclear Medicine jobs in Philadelphia, PA

Summary of Position

Opportunity Highlights:

• Benefit from exceptional work-life balance! No nights, calls, holidays, or weekends. Ability to work on site or in a hybrid capacity. Professional wellness and excellence of care are regarded with equal importance.
• Collaborative environment with a team of over 45 world class radiologists and a multitude of subspecialists dedicated to breast health and disease.
• Flexibility to work as a community, academic, oncologic, or private practice physician.
• If desired, access to Fox Chase Cancer Center, one of only 51 NCI-designated Comprehensive Cancer Centers in the country.
• Opportunities to participate in clinical research and contribute to the advancement of the field.
• A well-respected institution amongst medical professionals known for its commitment to patient care.
• Located in a vibrant city with rich history, culture, and entertainment and easy access to a range of amenities and attractions.

Educational Requirements and Minimum Qualifications

• M.D., D.O., or foreign equivalent.
• Successful completion of a residency in Nuclear Medicine, and/or fellowship in Nuclear Medicine, Radiology or equivalent from experience.
• Special competency certificate in Nuclear Medicine by the American Board of Radiology or board eligibility/certification in Nuclear Medicine by the American Board of Nuclear Medicine, ABR certification preferred.
• Possess academic credentials for appointment to the rank of Assistant, or Associate Professor
• In possession of/eligible for an unrestricted medical license in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania prior to employment.
• Candidates will have excellent verbal and written communication skills, strong interpersonal, organizational and problem-solving skills and strong commitment to diversity and inclusivity.

The Department of Radiology at Temple is an exciting place to learn and work. With over 40 radiologists covering all subspecialties, our department provides outstanding, cutting-edge clinical service to the patients we serve, while providing dynamic and varied learning environments for our 24 diagnostic radiology residents (6 per year). In addition, 12 to 15 medical students are assigned to radiology rotations each month.

Radiologists in the Temple University Health System care for patients at several hospitals that have over 800 beds combined. Temple University Hospital (TUH) is the largest and primary teaching hospital in our system. Fox Chase Cancer Center, a free-standing, NCI-designated and nationally ranked cancer center, and TUH – Jeanes Campus are co-located on a campus several miles north of TUH. In addition, TUH – Northeastern Campus and TUH – Episcopal Campus are both 1-2 miles east of our main campus and serve patients in their respective neighborhoods. Together, over 450,000 radiology exams are performed a year in Temple Health. 

Additional information about the radiology department can be found here.  

Faculty Appointment, Benefits/Compensation

Rank and salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience. In addition to a competitive salary, there is a comprehensive suite of benefits – including a generous 403b retirement match, health, dental, vision, life, malpractice, tuition remission, and CME, among others. 

The position offers a uniquely supportive practice environment strengthened by Temple’s mission-driven culture to provide and promote world class equitable patient care, research, and medical education. The program also provides mentorship opportunities for new faculty.

Temple Health is one of Philadelphia's leading academic medical centers, with 20 clinical departments; 8 Basic Science Departments; 13 Research Center (all of which are engaged in patient care education and research) and more than 1,000 physicians and scientists sharing the mission of bringing innovative treatments to patients. Our physicians have been named among the Best Doctors in America® and among Philadelphia magazine’s “Top Doctors”.

Procedure for Candidacy

To be considered for this position applicants must complete the online application:. 

Application materials should include: a curriculum vitae; a personal statement summarizing your qualifications and professional goals; three professional references, names/contact information; and a statement describing participation in activities that promote diversity and inclusion and plans to make future contributions is strongly encouraged. 

Please address all applications to: Gary Cohen, MD, Radiologist-In-Chief, C/O Karly Settle, Senior Recruiter, Office of Physician/Faculty Recruitment & Retention Lewis Katz School of Medicine at Temple University, Email:  Karly.settle@tuhs.temple.edu 

For confidential inquiries and/or questions about the opportunity, please contact Karly Settle.

We are especially interested in qualified candidates from diverse backgrounds and under-represented groups. For more information about diversity at the Lewis Katz School of Medicine, please visit the Office of Health Equity, Diversity and Inclusion.

Lewis Katz School of Medicine at Temple University is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer and strongly encourages applications from women, minorities, veterans, and persons with disabilities.