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Position Summary

Washington University Regional Physicians

WashU Medicine Mallinckrodt Institute of Radiology (MIR) seeks an accomplished and dynamic radiologist to serve as Chief of Radiology for Missouri Baptist Medical Center (MBMC), Missouri Baptist Sullivan Hospital (MBSH), and their satellite locations. This individual will serve as the clinical and administrative leader for radiology services across these sites, with responsibility for advancing operational excellence, supporting programmatic growth, and fostering strong relationships across the health system.

This role combines high-level clinical practice with strategic leadership. The Chief will provide diagnostic imaging interpretation while also guiding the radiology enterprise at MBMC and MBSH in partnership with departmental and hospital leadership. Reporting to the Senior Vice Chair, the Chief will work closely with radiology, hospital, and physician leaders on strategic planning, growth initiatives, and service line development, with particular emphasis on supporting a large tertiary care hospital that is actively expanding.

The Chief serves as the primary medical director for these locations and as the leader of the radiologists practicing within them. In collaboration with division leadership, this individual will function as a key liaison between the radiology group, hospital administration, and referring clinical departments to ensure high-quality, responsive, and aligned imaging services.

Job Description

Primary Duties & Responsibilities:

• Evaluates, diagnoses, and treats patients, ensuring evidence-based and compassionate clinical management.
• Coordinates with nurses, advanced practitioners, specialists, case managers, and ancillary staff to develop and implement effective treatment plans.
• Records all patient encounters, orders, and follow-up information accurately in EPIC to meet WashU Medicine and regulatory standards.
• Maintains active licensure and privileges, complies with WashU Medicine policies, and upholds ethical, regulatory, and confidentiality requirements.

Working Conditions:

Job Location/Working Conditions

• Normal office environment

Physical Effort

• Typically sitting at a desk or table

Equipment

• Office equipment

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all job duties performed by the personnel so classified. Management reserves the right to revise or amend duties at any time.

Required Qualifications

Education:

M.D., D.O., Or Equivalent Degree From An Accredited Medical School

Certifications /Professional Licenses:

No specific certification/professional license is required for this position.

Work Experience:

No specific work experience is required for this position.

Skills:

Not Applicable

Driver's License:

A driver's license is not required for this position.

More About This Job

The successful candidate will be ABR certified in Diagnostic Radiology and have substantial post-residency clinical experience in a hospital-based practice.

The ideal candidate will bring strong leadership skills, emotional intelligence, sound judgment, and the ability to build relationships across teams and disciplines. Excellent interpersonal and conflict-resolution skills are essential.

Required Qualifications:

• Hold or be eligible to obtain medical license(s) in the state of Missouri and Illinois.
• Board-certified or board-eligible in specialty area.

Additional Benefits:

• Competitive compensation: $500,000–$600,000 (FY26, full-time)
• Signing Bonus
• Opportunities for additional income through exceptional daytime productivity, as well as evening and weekend moonlighting
• Generous vacation and professional time off the clinical schedule
• 403(b) matching
• Annual professional allowance
• Incidence-based malpractice coverage (no tail required)
• Dependent college tuition benefits
• Up to four weeks of 100% paid caregiver/parental leave

MIR is committed to fostering an environment that is inclusive, welcoming, and respectful for all individuals. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, veteran status, disability, or genetic information.

About MIR

WashU Medicine Mallinckrodt Institute of Radiology (MIR) is a globally recognized center of imaging excellence and the academic radiology department at Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis. MIR provides a full range of diagnostic and therapeutic patient care services at Barnes-Jewish and St. Louis Children’s hospitals, Barnes-Jewish West County, Missouri Baptist Medical Center, Barnes-Jewish St. Peters and Progress West hospitals, Christian Hospital and Siteman Cancer Center, among others. In addition, MIR is an international leader in future-driven education and groundbreaking research that connects health science to health care.

About WashU Medicine

As global leaders in advancing human health, WashU Medicine has been at the forefront of groundbreaking discoveries and innovations in science and clinical care since its founding in 1891. Our nationally ranked medical center unites nearly 2,000 pioneering minds across 78 specialties and 130+ locations to pursue newer methods, bolder exploration and braver paths to the treatment of every illness. Located in the heart of America, we’re strategically surrounded by patients of every background whose diverse experiences shape inclusive solutions that make a difference everywhere.

About Missouri Baptist Medical Center

Missouri Baptist Medical Center is a 489-bed acute care hospital in west St. Louis County offering a full continuum of medical and surgical services. Its areas of excellence include cardiovascular care, cancer care, women’s and infants’ services, breast health, gastrointestinal care, orthopedics, stroke care, therapy services, wound care and pain management. The hospital operates a 24-hour adult emergency department and, in collaboration with St. Louis Children’s Hospital, a dedicated pediatric emergency department. Missouri Baptist Medical Center is part of BJC HealthCare, one of the largest nonprofit health care systems in the U.S.

Preferred Qualifications

Education:

No additional education unless stated elsewhere in the job posting.

Certifications/Professional Licenses:

Assessment Based Recognition - American Board of Radiology

Work Experience:

Management/Supervisory (5 Years)

Skills:

Clinical Medicine, Communication, Computer Literacy, Emotional Intelligence, Leadership, Microsoft Office, Microsoft Windows Office, Oral Communications, Organizing, Patient Care, Prioritization, Sound Judgment, Supervision, Team Management, Time Management, Written Communication

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Pre-Employment Screening

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