Nuclear Medicine Physician

The University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center, ranked No. 1 hospital in the Dallas-Fort Worth area and No. 2 hospital in Texas by U.S. News and World Report, is seeking an energetic and Nuclear Medicine Physician. The ideal candidate will be board-certified by ABNM and/or ABR with Nuclear Radiology subspecialty Certificate of Added Qualification (CAQ); and be an Authorized User of radioisotopes. The Nuclear Medicine Division, headed by Dr. Orhan Oz provides services at Parkland Memorial Hospital, Clements University Hospital, and their affiliated outpatient clinics. Candidate will have the opportunity to work with residents, fellows, and medical students in one of the largest radiology training programs in the U.S. Appointment rank will be commensurate with academic accomplishments and experience. The candidate must meet the following requirements:

• Doctor of Medicine (MD) or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO) degree or foreign equivalent
• Completed a minimum of 1 year of fellowship training
• ABR Board certified/eligible
• Eligible for Texas medical licensure and its acquisition prior to the start of employment

Divisional Duties:

• Supervising and interprets examinations including General Nuclear Medicine, PET/CT, SPECT/CT, nuclear cardiology, and DEXA
• Providing consultation to referring physicians
• Academic time for the ACGME‐accredited Nuclear Medicine residency program, PET/CT fellowship program, integrated ABR/ABNM training program for dual certification.

Research Environment:

• Research interests are supported by a culture of collaboration with our strong basic science and clinical teams within the department and across the campus
• A theranostic program with Iodine-131, Radium-223, and 177Lu therapies, immunoPET imaging, Tau imaging
• Interdisciplinary care conferences that serve as springboards for clinically relevant research
• Robust research coaching and mentorship
• Advanced clinical and pre-clinical instruments and resources
• Investigator-initiated INDs for multiple investigational PET radiopharmaceuticals
• Administrative, biostatistical and logistical support resources within the department

Faculty Benefits:

• Excellent healthcare plans, competitive salary and retirement benefits
• Dedicated academic time
• Administrative, biostatistical, and logistical support
• On-campus transportation system ensures mobility between the various clinic locations
• Nearby daycare with UTSW-affiliated rates
• Flexible work-plans as appropriate

Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex:

• Ranked top 10 U.S. places to live with the highest pay adjusted to cost of living, with affordable housing, with relatively low crime rates
• A thriving culinary scene, world-renowned arts districts, major professional sports teams, trendy entertainment venues, unparalleled shopping opportunities, and extensive parks and recreation
• A richly diverse metropolitan region of 7.1 million residents, with more than 200 unique cities
• Two major commercial airports
• Average commute time of about 28 minutes
• Unemployment rate below the national average
• High-quality elementary and secondary schools, and 45 colleges and universities

Consideration may be given to applicants seeking less than a full-time schedule. 

This position is security-sensitive and subject to Texas Education Code 51.215, which authorizes UT Southwestern to obtain criminal history record information.

UT Southwestern Medical Center is committed to an educational and working environment that provides equal opportunity to all members of the University community. As an equal opportunity employer, UT Southwestern prohibits unlawful discrimination, including discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, disability, genetic information, citizenship status, or veteran status.