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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 - click here for a brief overview of the department.
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 - click here for a brief overview of the department.
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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Document your supervisory scope precisely
PERM labor certification requires the employer to define the minimum job requirements accurately. Gather performance reviews, org charts, and project records that show the breadth of your Section Chief responsibilities before the recruitment phase begins.
Distinguish EB-2 and EB-3 eligibility early
If your Section Chief role requires a master's degree or a bachelor's plus five years of progressive supervisory experience, EB-2 applies. Otherwise, EB-3 covers you as a professional. Knowing your category before you apply prevents delays during I-140 preparation.
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Target agencies and organizations with a documented history of sponsoring Section Chief roles through the EB-2 or EB-3 process. Migrate Mate shows employers with verified green card sponsorship history, so you can focus outreach on organizations already familiar with PERM filing obligations.
Check prevailing wages before salary negotiations
PERM requires the employer to pay at least the DOL prevailing wage for your occupation and location. Use the OFLC Wage Search to look up the wage level for Section Chief positions in your target city before you receive or evaluate any offer.
Ask employers about PERM recruitment timelines upfront
The PERM process requires the employer to run a formal recruitment test before filing. Ask hiring managers whether they've completed or initiated a prevailing wage determination, since delays at that stage push back your I-140 filing and your priority date.
Understand AC21 portability before changing employers
Once your I-485 has been pending 180 days or more, you can change employers under AC21 if the new Section Chief role is in the same or a similar occupation. Confirm your occupational classification against O*NET before accepting a new offer to protect your priority date.
Green Card Section Chief: Frequently Asked Questions
Can a foreign national get green card sponsorship for a Section Chief role?
Yes. Employers can sponsor Section Chief candidates under EB-2 if the role requires an advanced degree or equivalent experience, or under EB-3 if it requires a bachelor's degree or at least two years of skilled experience. The employer files PERM labor certification with the Department of Labor, then petitions USCIS with Form I-140. Priority-date backlogs apply for nationals of certain countries.
How does green card sponsorship for Section Chief differ from H-1B sponsorship?
Green card sponsorship leads to lawful permanent residence rather than a temporary status. The PERM process requires the employer to conduct formal recruitment, obtain a prevailing wage determination from DOL, and demonstrate no qualified U.S. workers are available. H-1B visa uses a Labor Condition Application and is capped at three years initially. Green card priority-date backlogs can extend the overall timeline significantly for nationals of India or China.
What does the PERM labor certification process involve for Section Chief positions?
PERM requires the employer to request a prevailing wage determination from DOL, conduct a formal recruitment campaign using specific advertising methods, document the results, and then file the ETA Form 9089 with DOL. The recruitment must demonstrate that no qualified U.S. workers applied. Only after PERM certification can the employer file Form I-140 with USCIS on your behalf.
How can I find employers willing to sponsor a green card for a Section Chief role?
Migrate Mate lists employers with verified green card sponsorship history, letting you identify organizations that have already navigated PERM and I-140 filings for similar roles. Targeting employers with that track record shortens the conversation about sponsorship willingness and signals they understand the process and cost involved.
Can I change employers after my green card application is filed?
Once your I-485 adjustment of status application has been pending for at least 180 days and your I-140 has been approved, AC21 portability allows you to move to a new employer in the same or a similar occupation without losing your priority date. Confirm the new Section Chief role falls within the same occupational classification using O*NET before accepting the offer.