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Position Details
Department: PCMG-MAIN | Radiology
Location: Phoenix
Shift: Mon-Fri, Days, 8am-5pm
Category: Physician/Div Chief/Med Dir
Posting #: 967228
Employee Type: Full-Time
Position Summary
Posting Note: Due to growth of the service line and the enterprise, and to align with institutional commitment to well-being of the faculty, the Section of Pediatric Interventional Radiology at Phoenix Children's is recruiting for a full-time pediatric interventional radiologist. The Section performs over 7500 image-guided procedures per year and is currently staffed by 5 dedicated pediatric interventional radiologists. IR physicians and inpatient/outpatient services and clinics are supported by 5 IR-dedicated APPs and a Care Navigator. We perform a vast array of interventions, including but not limited to vascular access, treatment of vascular malformations, biliary procedures, enteral procedures, musculoskeletal procedures, angiography and embolization, DVT/PE lysis, and neurointerventional procedures. The Section has a long and rich history of internal and external teaching and clinical excellence. We participate in the multispecialty vascular anomalies clinic at Phoenix Children’s and are active in numerous multispecialty conferences. Phoenix Children’s has many centers of excellence, including the Heart Center, Center for Cancer & Blood Disorders and Barrow Neurological Institute at Phoenix Children’s. Additionally, we have active solid organ and bone marrow transplant programs. The IR department currently includes two Philips DSA rooms (one with biplane), dedicated ultrasound in each room, an IR-only pre-procedure area and a consult room. Expansion with an additional biplane DSA room is expected in 2026. There is a separate minor procedures room that is equipped to handle low-complexity procedures. Subspecialized pediatric anesthesiologists provide anesthesia services. There is a strong working relationship between the IR nurses, technologists and physicians. The Division of Radiology consists of 31 full-time radiologists subspecialized into Body, Neuro and IR sections. Participation in research is encouraged and is supported by a radiation physicist/imaging scientist, a dedicated research coordinator and an ultrasound research technologist. Radiology faculty are eligible to hold appointments to the University of Arizona College of Medicine (Phoenix), Mayo Clinic, and Creighton University School of Medicine (Phoenix). An active program of teaching and research includes 3 ACGME-accredited Pediatric Radiology fellow positions, 2 additional non-accredited fellow positions (Neuro and PIR) as well as fellows, residents and medical students from affiliated Radiology programs. Phoenix Children's main campus is a freestanding 533-bed Level 1 children’s hospital and is the largest pediatric facility in the Southwest USA.
Minimum Qualifications
- MD or DO degree, or equivalent
- Completion of an ACGME-accredited diagnostic or interventional radiology residency
- Completion of ACGME-accredited Pediatric Radiology or Adult Interventional Radiology fellowship (if completed diagnostic radiology residency)
- Completion of a Pediatric Interventional Radiology fellowship (ideal, but fully negotiable – the last hire completed an ACGME IR/DR residency with no supplemental fellowship)
- ABR certified or eligible
- Eligible for licensure in Arizona
For more information, please visit our website at https://www.phoenixchildrens.org/centers-programs/interventional-radiology. Phoenix Children's Hospital is an Affirmative Action/ Equal Opportunity Employer. Interested applicants should email their CVs to: David Blaha, Physician Talent Acquisition Partner, dblaha@phoenixchildrens.com.
The staff physician shall provide patient care services and will support the Phoenix Children's mission of providing hope, healing and the best health care for children and their families.
Position Duties
- Patient Care Services
- Provide patient care services for which he/she is clinically privileged, including but not limited to:
- Provide direct patient care services on an inpatient and outpatient basis
- Provide subspecialty consultations and follow-up
- Provide diagnostic and therapeutic services/procedures
- Provide these services for urgent/ emergent care as necessary
- Strive to achieve the best patient and family centered care
- Support Hospital’s patient satisfaction goals as well as division’s specific targets
- Support and adhere to divisional patient safety and quality of care standards
- Practices Contemporary Evidence based medicine or latest experience based medicine
- Divisional Responsibilities
- Establish and demonstrate effort to achieve annual physician goals and objectives (e.g. individual, division, hospital)
-
Support the medical education programs and activities of the Division, including but not limited to:
- Provide direct supervision of trainees and allied health care professionals for the delivery of inpatient and outpatient services when applicable
- Conduct teaching rounds, lectures and conference for trainees
- Participate in the teaching and supervision of trainees and allied health care professionals assigned to the division
- Participate in the postgraduate continuing educational activities of the division
- Support the research endeavors of the division including the research initiatives by other members of the division
- Support programmatic growth of division
- Support satellite efforts of division when appropriate
-
Professionalism
- Treat colleagues, Phoenix Children's employees and customers with courtesy, dignity and respect
- Promote safe, cooperative and professional health care environment
-
Support Phoenix Children's mission, vision and values, including family centered care, excellence in clinical care, leadership, collaboration, and accountability
-
Other activities
- Physician shall support the Division Chief in his/her role as liaison to the professional community and general public as requested by the Division Chief
- Physician may conduct teaching rounds or conferences outside of Phoenix Children's, particularly if these activities support divisional clinical and teaching programs/ initiatives.
- Physician shall represent Phoenix Children's in the medical and business communities and before the general public in a professional manner
The following physical and mental skills are essential to the physician’s ability to successfully perform the foregoing duties and responsibilities:
- The ability to communicate by telephone, computer or other communication devices
- The ability to perform after hours or night call responsibilities as needed
- The ability to work regularly scheduled work hours
- Performs miscellaneous job related duties as requested.
Phoenix Children's Mission, Vision, & Values
Mission
To advance hope, healing and the best healthcare for children and their families
Vision
Phoenix Children's will be the leading pediatric health system in the Southwest, nationally recognized for exceptional care, innovative research and advanced medical education. We realize this vision by:
- Offering the most comprehensive care across ages, communities and specialties
- Investing in innovative research, including emerging treatments, tools and technologies
- Advancing education and training to shape the next generation of clinical leaders
- Advocating for the health and well-being of children and families
Values
- We place children and families at the center of all we do
- We deliver exceptional care, every day and in every way
- We collaborate with colleagues, partners and communities to amplify our impact
- We set the standards of pediatric healthcare today, and innovate for the future
- We are accountable for making the highest quality care accessible and affordable
Position Qualifications
Please review the following qualifications and specify whether you meet each of the requirements listed.
Education
- MD or DO degree.
Special Skills
- The ability to move freely from facility to facility, as well as, the ability to move freely throughout facilities and examine patients.
- The ability to communicate by telephone, computer or other communication devices.
- The ability to perform after hours or night call responsibilities as needed.
- The ability to work regularly scheduled work hours.
- The ability to work well under pressure.
Additional Requirements
- Current Arizona License to Practice Medicine or the ability to obtain prior to start date.
- Board certified/Board Eligible in the appropriate specialty.
Physical Requirements & Occupational Exposure/Risk Potential
- Physical Requirement - Feeling (sensing textures and temperatures) - Frequently
- Physical Requirement - Fine Motor Skills (pinching, gripping, etc) - Frequently
- Physical Requirement - Hearing - Frequently
- Physical Requirement - Pushing/pulling - Occasionally
- Physical Requirement - Reaching - Occasionally
- Physical Requirement - Sitting - Frequently
- Physical Requirement - Standing - Frequently
- Physical Requirement - Stooping/crouching/kneeling/crawling - Occasionally
- Physical Requirement - Talking - Constantly
- Physical Requirement - Tasting/smelling - Occasionally
- Physical Requirement - Walking - Frequently
- Physical Requirement - Near Vision - Frequently
- Physical Requirement - Far Vision - Frequently
- Physical Requirement - Color Discrimination - Frequently
- Physical Requirement - Use of keyboard, mouse and/or computer equipment - Frequently
- Physical Requirement - Lift up to 35 pounds without assistance - Occasionally
- Physical Requirement - Lift more than 35 pounds without assistance - Occasionally
- Occupational Exposure/Risk Potential - Inside office environment - Applicable
- Occupational Exposure/Risk Potential - Airborne communicable diseases - Applicable
- Occupational Exposure/Risk Potential - Bloodborne pathogens or bodily fluid - Applicable
- Occupational Exposure/Risk Potential - Fumes or airborne particles - Applicable
- Occupational Exposure/Risk Potential - Hazardous materials exposure - Applicable
- Occupational Exposure/Risk Potential - Radiation exposure - Applicable
- Occupational Exposure/Risk Potential - Toxic or caustic chemicals - Applicable
I have reviewed the qualifications, physical requirements and occupational exposure/risk potential for this position and wish to apply.
I Agree
Pediatric Interventional Radiologist
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Position Details
Department: PCMG-MAIN | Radiology
Location: Phoenix
Shift: Mon-Fri, Days, 8am-5pm
Category: Physician/Div Chief/Med Dir
Posting #: 967228
Employee Type: Full-Time
Position Summary
Posting Note: Due to growth of the service line and the enterprise, and to align with institutional commitment to well-being of the faculty, the Section of Pediatric Interventional Radiology at Phoenix Children's is recruiting for a full-time pediatric interventional radiologist. The Section performs over 7500 image-guided procedures per year and is currently staffed by 5 dedicated pediatric interventional radiologists. IR physicians and inpatient/outpatient services and clinics are supported by 5 IR-dedicated APPs and a Care Navigator. We perform a vast array of interventions, including but not limited to vascular access, treatment of vascular malformations, biliary procedures, enteral procedures, musculoskeletal procedures, angiography and embolization, DVT/PE lysis, and neurointerventional procedures. The Section has a long and rich history of internal and external teaching and clinical excellence. We participate in the multispecialty vascular anomalies clinic at Phoenix Children’s and are active in numerous multispecialty conferences. Phoenix Children’s has many centers of excellence, including the Heart Center, Center for Cancer & Blood Disorders and Barrow Neurological Institute at Phoenix Children’s. Additionally, we have active solid organ and bone marrow transplant programs. The IR department currently includes two Philips DSA rooms (one with biplane), dedicated ultrasound in each room, an IR-only pre-procedure area and a consult room. Expansion with an additional biplane DSA room is expected in 2026. There is a separate minor procedures room that is equipped to handle low-complexity procedures. Subspecialized pediatric anesthesiologists provide anesthesia services. There is a strong working relationship between the IR nurses, technologists and physicians. The Division of Radiology consists of 31 full-time radiologists subspecialized into Body, Neuro and IR sections. Participation in research is encouraged and is supported by a radiation physicist/imaging scientist, a dedicated research coordinator and an ultrasound research technologist. Radiology faculty are eligible to hold appointments to the University of Arizona College of Medicine (Phoenix), Mayo Clinic, and Creighton University School of Medicine (Phoenix). An active program of teaching and research includes 3 ACGME-accredited Pediatric Radiology fellow positions, 2 additional non-accredited fellow positions (Neuro and PIR) as well as fellows, residents and medical students from affiliated Radiology programs. Phoenix Children's main campus is a freestanding 533-bed Level 1 children’s hospital and is the largest pediatric facility in the Southwest USA.
Minimum Qualifications
- MD or DO degree, or equivalent
- Completion of an ACGME-accredited diagnostic or interventional radiology residency
- Completion of ACGME-accredited Pediatric Radiology or Adult Interventional Radiology fellowship (if completed diagnostic radiology residency)
- Completion of a Pediatric Interventional Radiology fellowship (ideal, but fully negotiable – the last hire completed an ACGME IR/DR residency with no supplemental fellowship)
- ABR certified or eligible
- Eligible for licensure in Arizona
For more information, please visit our website at https://www.phoenixchildrens.org/centers-programs/interventional-radiology. Phoenix Children's Hospital is an Affirmative Action/ Equal Opportunity Employer. Interested applicants should email their CVs to: David Blaha, Physician Talent Acquisition Partner, dblaha@phoenixchildrens.com.
The staff physician shall provide patient care services and will support the Phoenix Children's mission of providing hope, healing and the best health care for children and their families.
Position Duties
- Patient Care Services
- Provide patient care services for which he/she is clinically privileged, including but not limited to:
- Provide direct patient care services on an inpatient and outpatient basis
- Provide subspecialty consultations and follow-up
- Provide diagnostic and therapeutic services/procedures
- Provide these services for urgent/ emergent care as necessary
- Strive to achieve the best patient and family centered care
- Support Hospital’s patient satisfaction goals as well as division’s specific targets
- Support and adhere to divisional patient safety and quality of care standards
- Practices Contemporary Evidence based medicine or latest experience based medicine
- Divisional Responsibilities
- Establish and demonstrate effort to achieve annual physician goals and objectives (e.g. individual, division, hospital)
-
Support the medical education programs and activities of the Division, including but not limited to:
- Provide direct supervision of trainees and allied health care professionals for the delivery of inpatient and outpatient services when applicable
- Conduct teaching rounds, lectures and conference for trainees
- Participate in the teaching and supervision of trainees and allied health care professionals assigned to the division
- Participate in the postgraduate continuing educational activities of the division
- Support the research endeavors of the division including the research initiatives by other members of the division
- Support programmatic growth of division
- Support satellite efforts of division when appropriate
-
Professionalism
- Treat colleagues, Phoenix Children's employees and customers with courtesy, dignity and respect
- Promote safe, cooperative and professional health care environment
-
Support Phoenix Children's mission, vision and values, including family centered care, excellence in clinical care, leadership, collaboration, and accountability
-
Other activities
- Physician shall support the Division Chief in his/her role as liaison to the professional community and general public as requested by the Division Chief
- Physician may conduct teaching rounds or conferences outside of Phoenix Children's, particularly if these activities support divisional clinical and teaching programs/ initiatives.
- Physician shall represent Phoenix Children's in the medical and business communities and before the general public in a professional manner
The following physical and mental skills are essential to the physician’s ability to successfully perform the foregoing duties and responsibilities:
- The ability to communicate by telephone, computer or other communication devices
- The ability to perform after hours or night call responsibilities as needed
- The ability to work regularly scheduled work hours
- Performs miscellaneous job related duties as requested.
Phoenix Children's Mission, Vision, & Values
Mission
To advance hope, healing and the best healthcare for children and their families
Vision
Phoenix Children's will be the leading pediatric health system in the Southwest, nationally recognized for exceptional care, innovative research and advanced medical education. We realize this vision by:
- Offering the most comprehensive care across ages, communities and specialties
- Investing in innovative research, including emerging treatments, tools and technologies
- Advancing education and training to shape the next generation of clinical leaders
- Advocating for the health and well-being of children and families
Values
- We place children and families at the center of all we do
- We deliver exceptional care, every day and in every way
- We collaborate with colleagues, partners and communities to amplify our impact
- We set the standards of pediatric healthcare today, and innovate for the future
- We are accountable for making the highest quality care accessible and affordable
Position Qualifications
Please review the following qualifications and specify whether you meet each of the requirements listed.
Education
- MD or DO degree.
Special Skills
- The ability to move freely from facility to facility, as well as, the ability to move freely throughout facilities and examine patients.
- The ability to communicate by telephone, computer or other communication devices.
- The ability to perform after hours or night call responsibilities as needed.
- The ability to work regularly scheduled work hours.
- The ability to work well under pressure.
Additional Requirements
- Current Arizona License to Practice Medicine or the ability to obtain prior to start date.
- Board certified/Board Eligible in the appropriate specialty.
Physical Requirements & Occupational Exposure/Risk Potential
- Physical Requirement - Feeling (sensing textures and temperatures) - Frequently
- Physical Requirement - Fine Motor Skills (pinching, gripping, etc) - Frequently
- Physical Requirement - Hearing - Frequently
- Physical Requirement - Pushing/pulling - Occasionally
- Physical Requirement - Reaching - Occasionally
- Physical Requirement - Sitting - Frequently
- Physical Requirement - Standing - Frequently
- Physical Requirement - Stooping/crouching/kneeling/crawling - Occasionally
- Physical Requirement - Talking - Constantly
- Physical Requirement - Tasting/smelling - Occasionally
- Physical Requirement - Walking - Frequently
- Physical Requirement - Near Vision - Frequently
- Physical Requirement - Far Vision - Frequently
- Physical Requirement - Color Discrimination - Frequently
- Physical Requirement - Use of keyboard, mouse and/or computer equipment - Frequently
- Physical Requirement - Lift up to 35 pounds without assistance - Occasionally
- Physical Requirement - Lift more than 35 pounds without assistance - Occasionally
- Occupational Exposure/Risk Potential - Inside office environment - Applicable
- Occupational Exposure/Risk Potential - Airborne communicable diseases - Applicable
- Occupational Exposure/Risk Potential - Bloodborne pathogens or bodily fluid - Applicable
- Occupational Exposure/Risk Potential - Fumes or airborne particles - Applicable
- Occupational Exposure/Risk Potential - Hazardous materials exposure - Applicable
- Occupational Exposure/Risk Potential - Radiation exposure - Applicable
- Occupational Exposure/Risk Potential - Toxic or caustic chemicals - Applicable
I have reviewed the qualifications, physical requirements and occupational exposure/risk potential for this position and wish to apply.
I Agree
How to Get Visa Sponsorship in Interventional Radiologist
Start your job search before residency or fellowship ends
IR hiring cycles at academic medical centers often run 12 to 18 months before a start date. Beginning your search during your final fellowship year gives you the runway to secure sponsorship before your OPT authorization begins.
Clarify your OPT end date and STEM extension eligibility upfront
Interventional Radiology is not a STEM-designated field, so standard 12-month OPT applies unless your underlying degree qualifies. Confirm your exact authorization window early so employers can plan H-1B or J-1 waiver timelines accordingly.
Target academic medical centers and large health systems first
Teaching hospitals and large health networks have dedicated immigration legal teams and routinely sponsor H-1B physicians. Community hospitals and private practices are less likely to have sponsorship infrastructure and may decline without a clear process.
Get board certification on track before your OPT expires
Many hospitals will not finalize an employment contract until you hold ABR certification or are board-eligible. Delays in certification can jeopardize your visa sponsorship timeline, so align your exam schedule with your expected start date.
Be explicit about your authorization timeline with hiring departments
IR departments often involve multiple decision-makers including department chairs and credentialing offices. Stating your OPT dates, work authorization status, and H-1B sponsorship needs in writing early prevents misunderstandings late in the process.
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Can I work as an Interventional Radiologist on OPT?
Yes, but only if your OPT employment is directly related to your degree field. For physicians completing U.S. residency or fellowship on F-1 status, OPT authorizes you to work in your specialty. Your employer must be listed on your EAD, and you cannot begin work before your OPT start date. Most IR positions at academic centers will accommodate this, provided you coordinate the start date with USCIS processing timelines.
Does Interventional Radiology qualify for a STEM OPT extension?
Interventional Radiology as a clinical specialty does not carry a STEM OPT designation under the Department of Homeland Security's STEM list. Standard OPT provides 12 months of work authorization. If your underlying M.D. or D.O. program was classified under a STEM CIP code by your DSO, consult your international student office to verify eligibility before assuming you qualify for the 24-month extension.
How do I find Interventional Radiologist jobs that sponsor OPT or H-1B?
Migrate Mate is specifically built to surface jobs at employers who sponsor international physicians and OPT workers. Searching on Migrate Mate filters out roles where sponsorship is unlikely, saving you from spending weeks applying to positions that will not accommodate your status. Academic medical centers and large health systems are the most consistent sponsors in IR, and you can identify them directly on the platform.
What visa typically follows OPT for Interventional Radiologists?
The H-1B is the most common next step for physician specialists. Interventional Radiology qualifies as a specialty occupation, and most academic employers are experienced with the H-1B petition process. If you completed training on a J-1 exchange visitor visa, you may be subject to a two-year home residency requirement and will need a waiver before an H-1B can be approved. Confirm your visa history with an immigration attorney early.
What should I know about credentialing timelines and OPT?
Hospital credentialing for physicians typically takes 60 to 120 days after an offer is signed. If your OPT start date and credentialing completion date do not align, you may face a gap where you are authorized to work but not yet cleared to practice. Coordinate with your employer's medical staff office and HR team well in advance so the credentialing process runs parallel to, not after, your OPT approval.
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