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INTRODUCTION
Oregon Health & Science University (OHSU) Department of Diagnostic Radiology is seeking a fellowship-trained, subspecialized radiologist to serve as Section Chief of Body Imaging and join a team dedicated to outstanding patient care, education, and academic excellence.
The Body Imaging Section Chief provides strategic leadership for clinical programs, education, research, and faculty development while overseeing daily operations and partnering with Diagnostic Radiology leadership to advance quality, access, and program growth. Reporting to the Department Chair, the Section Chief fosters collaboration, high-performing teams, and an inclusive, supportive environment.
Body Imaging at OHSU comprises a group of 17 faculty members who are actively and broadly engaged in advancing the clinical, educational, and academic missions of the section. This position will allow the successful candidate to oversee a thriving and dynamic team, many of whom are deeply involved in the major radiological societies and have established national reputations.
The full-time annual base salary for this position is $479,556-$571,165; commensurate with experience and rank. Base pay does not include incentive pay, hiring bonuses, or additional benefits such as retirement contributions.
Discover your future at OHSU Diagnostic Radiology.
FUNCTION/DUTIES OF POSITION
Section Chief Core Responsibilities
Clinical and Operational Leadership:
- Oversee specialty clinics/procedures; standardize care pathways; monitor access and quality metrics
- Coordinate staffing, schedules, and resource needs with administrative partners for both short- and long-term needs, as well as for multidisciplinary conferences
- Make regular adjustments to the clinical schedule template in response to the continually growing demand for imaging and everchanging faculty FTE resources
- Work with the chair and administrators to recruit, interview, hire and retain faculty
- Develop, implement and perform quality control on imaging, reporting and workflow protocols
- Work with vendors of clinical and investigatory products and application
- Serve as initial representative for most Body Imaging matters
- Participate in weekly departmental executive committee meeting with other faculty and administrative leaders
Faculty Development and Mentorship:
- Coach, evaluate, and lead faculty; support promotions; foster scholarly activity
- Cultivate an inclusive, supportive environment with clear performance expectations
- Meet for annual performance reviews and provide mentoring for professional advancement
- Mediate on quality control matters from referring providers and Press Ganey patient comments
Education and Training:
- Support residency/fellowship programs, program leadership, rotations and curricula; ensure effectiveness of clinical learning environment, teaching quality and evaluation processes
- Liaise with fellowship director and DR residency leadership to ensure optimal educational and service opportunities for our trainees
- Liaise with other OHSU departments regarding trainee rotations
- Engage with visiting professors
- Connect faculty with opportunities for scholarly work
Quality, Safety, and Compliance:
- Lead QI projects; ensure documentation and regulatory compliance; monitor outcomes
Strategy and Growth:
- Develop programmatic initiatives; enhance reputation; align with divisional/departmental goals
Body Imaging Radiologist Core Responsibilities
- Interpret the full spectrum of abdominal imaging including cutting edge exams such as CEUS, US and MR liver quantification, PET/MRI, DECT
- Hybrid schedule
- Evenly split call between the group
- Call is infrequent, flexible and retains departmental subspecialty distribution; nearly all of call is performed remotely
- Overnight nighthawk coverage is used to reduce middle of the night pages
- Support from virtual reading room assistants to help with workflow and triage of phone calls
- Strong collegial relationships with referring surgical and medical subspecialists. The OHSU radiologist team is highly valued and known for its quality and expertise.
- Perform a range of image guided biopsy procedures and fluid drainages
- Oversee one of the largest MRI guided in-bore prostate biopsy programs in the US (Section Chief is not required to perform these biopsies)
- Steadily growing section with more than 15 radiologists and 2 dedicated procedural Body PAs. Section members are actively involved in a wide range of national and international societies including RSNA, ARRS, SAR, ACR, SRU, and ISMRM.
- Recruit and train 1-3 fellows per year
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- ABR Board Certified or Board Eligible
- Completion of an ACGME-accredited Diagnostic Radiology residency
- Completion of a Body Imaging Fellowship
- Eligible to practice in Oregon
- International Medical Graduates encouraged to apply if they also hold:
- Valid ECFMG certification
- ABR Board Certified or Board Eligible through the ABR IMG Alternate Pathway Program
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- Academic experience or interest
ADDITIONAL DETAILS:
- Generous signing bonus
- Competitive salary with exceptional retirement plan including 403b, governmental 457b, and 401a (with 12% employer contribution)
- Generous PTO plan: 26 days PTO, 11 holidays, and conference time, with flexible scheduling and emphasis on work-life balance
- Comprehensive malpractice protection
- Comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, and vision insurance, paid parental leave, and wellness initiatives
- Highly successful academic promotion track record over the last 10 years
- Research support and collaboration with nationally recognized centers across the institution
- Protected administrative time for nearly 30 disaggregated leadership positions across the department
- $7,000 CME allowance
Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis.
WHY CHOOSE OHSU DIAGNOSTIC RADIOLOGY IN PORTLAND, OREGON?
As Oregon’s only academic medical center and medical school, OHSU provides the full spectrum of care to a large and diverse population. Its main campus and radiology facilities are located in Portland’s hills and along the Willamette River, connected by the iconic Portland Aerial Tram, with many faculty commuting by bike, foot, or train.
OHSU is home to the state’s only active transplant program, one of two Level 1 trauma centers, and the Knight Cancer Institute, the only NCI-designated cancer center in Oregon, offering state-of-the-art imaging and exposure to complex, diverse pathology.
The university also provides robust teaching opportunities and a strong culture of multidisciplinary research, with nationally recognized centers including the Oregon Clinical and Translational Research Institute, the Advanced Imaging Research Center, the Knight Cancer Institute, and the Dotter Interventional Institute.
Why apply to OHSU?: We are Oregon's only public academic health center. In addition to caring for patients, we lead groundbreaking research. We also train the next generation of health care professionals. As Portland's largest employer, we give you opportunities to learn and advance in a system of hospitals and clinics across Oregon and Southwest Washington. All are welcome. OHSU welcomes people of all ages, ethnicities, genders, national origins, religions and sexual orientations. We are striving to build an anti-racist, multicultural institution and encourage people with diverse backgrounds to apply. To request reasonable accommodation, contact askhr@ohsu.edu
INTRODUCTION
Oregon Health & Science University (OHSU) Department of Diagnostic Radiology is seeking a fellowship-trained, subspecialized radiologist to serve as Section Chief of Body Imaging and join a team dedicated to outstanding patient care, education, and academic excellence.
The Body Imaging Section Chief provides strategic leadership for clinical programs, education, research, and faculty development while overseeing daily operations and partnering with Diagnostic Radiology leadership to advance quality, access, and program growth. Reporting to the Department Chair, the Section Chief fosters collaboration, high-performing teams, and an inclusive, supportive environment.
Body Imaging at OHSU comprises a group of 17 faculty members who are actively and broadly engaged in advancing the clinical, educational, and academic missions of the section. This position will allow the successful candidate to oversee a thriving and dynamic team, many of whom are deeply involved in the major radiological societies and have established national reputations.
The full-time annual base salary for this position is $479,556-$571,165; commensurate with experience and rank. Base pay does not include incentive pay, hiring bonuses, or additional benefits such as retirement contributions.
Discover your future at OHSU Diagnostic Radiology.
FUNCTION/DUTIES OF POSITION
Section Chief Core Responsibilities
Clinical and Operational Leadership:
- Oversee specialty clinics/procedures; standardize care pathways; monitor access and quality metrics
- Coordinate staffing, schedules, and resource needs with administrative partners for both short- and long-term needs, as well as for multidisciplinary conferences
- Make regular adjustments to the clinical schedule template in response to the continually growing demand for imaging and everchanging faculty FTE resources
- Work with the chair and administrators to recruit, interview, hire and retain faculty
- Develop, implement and perform quality control on imaging, reporting and workflow protocols
- Work with vendors of clinical and investigatory products and application
- Serve as initial representative for most Body Imaging matters
- Participate in weekly departmental executive committee meeting with other faculty and administrative leaders
Faculty Development and Mentorship:
- Coach, evaluate, and lead faculty; support promotions; foster scholarly activity
- Cultivate an inclusive, supportive environment with clear performance expectations
- Meet for annual performance reviews and provide mentoring for professional advancement
- Mediate on quality control matters from referring providers and Press Ganey patient comments
Education and Training:
- Support residency/fellowship programs, program leadership, rotations and curricula; ensure effectiveness of clinical learning environment, teaching quality and evaluation processes
- Liaise with fellowship director and DR residency leadership to ensure optimal educational and service opportunities for our trainees
- Liaise with other OHSU departments regarding trainee rotations
- Engage with visiting professors
- Connect faculty with opportunities for scholarly work
Quality, Safety, and Compliance:
- Lead QI projects; ensure documentation and regulatory compliance; monitor outcomes
Strategy and Growth:
- Develop programmatic initiatives; enhance reputation; align with divisional/departmental goals
Body Imaging Radiologist Core Responsibilities
- Interpret the full spectrum of abdominal imaging including cutting edge exams such as CEUS, US and MR liver quantification, PET/MRI, DECT
- Hybrid schedule
- Evenly split call between the group
- Call is infrequent, flexible and retains departmental subspecialty distribution; nearly all of call is performed remotely
- Overnight nighthawk coverage is used to reduce middle of the night pages
- Support from virtual reading room assistants to help with workflow and triage of phone calls
- Strong collegial relationships with referring surgical and medical subspecialists. The OHSU radiologist team is highly valued and known for its quality and expertise.
- Perform a range of image guided biopsy procedures and fluid drainages
- Oversee one of the largest MRI guided in-bore prostate biopsy programs in the US (Section Chief is not required to perform these biopsies)
- Steadily growing section with more than 15 radiologists and 2 dedicated procedural Body PAs. Section members are actively involved in a wide range of national and international societies including RSNA, ARRS, SAR, ACR, SRU, and ISMRM.
- Recruit and train 1-3 fellows per year
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- ABR Board Certified or Board Eligible
- Completion of an ACGME-accredited Diagnostic Radiology residency
- Completion of a Body Imaging Fellowship
- Eligible to practice in Oregon
- International Medical Graduates encouraged to apply if they also hold:
- Valid ECFMG certification
- ABR Board Certified or Board Eligible through the ABR IMG Alternate Pathway Program
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- Academic experience or interest
ADDITIONAL DETAILS:
- Generous signing bonus
- Competitive salary with exceptional retirement plan including 403b, governmental 457b, and 401a (with 12% employer contribution)
- Generous PTO plan: 26 days PTO, 11 holidays, and conference time, with flexible scheduling and emphasis on work-life balance
- Comprehensive malpractice protection
- Comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, and vision insurance, paid parental leave, and wellness initiatives
- Highly successful academic promotion track record over the last 10 years
- Research support and collaboration with nationally recognized centers across the institution
- Protected administrative time for nearly 30 disaggregated leadership positions across the department
- $7,000 CME allowance
Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis.
WHY CHOOSE OHSU DIAGNOSTIC RADIOLOGY IN PORTLAND, OREGON?
As Oregon’s only academic medical center and medical school, OHSU provides the full spectrum of care to a large and diverse population. Its main campus and radiology facilities are located in Portland’s hills and along the Willamette River, connected by the iconic Portland Aerial Tram, with many faculty commuting by bike, foot, or train.
OHSU is home to the state’s only active transplant program, one of two Level 1 trauma centers, and the Knight Cancer Institute, the only NCI-designated cancer center in Oregon, offering state-of-the-art imaging and exposure to complex, diverse pathology.
The university also provides robust teaching opportunities and a strong culture of multidisciplinary research, with nationally recognized centers including the Oregon Clinical and Translational Research Institute, the Advanced Imaging Research Center, the Knight Cancer Institute, and the Dotter Interventional Institute.
Why apply to OHSU?: We are Oregon's only public academic health center. In addition to caring for patients, we lead groundbreaking research. We also train the next generation of health care professionals. As Portland's largest employer, we give you opportunities to learn and advance in a system of hospitals and clinics across Oregon and Southwest Washington. All are welcome. OHSU welcomes people of all ages, ethnicities, genders, national origins, religions and sexual orientations. We are striving to build an anti-racist, multicultural institution and encourage people with diverse backgrounds to apply. To request reasonable accommodation, contact askhr@ohsu.edu
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