Staff Physician, Breast Imaging Radiologist (Community Division) - Diagnostic and Interventional Imaging, McGovern Medical School
UTHealth Houston is recruiting Breast Imaging Radiologists to join its growing Community Radiology Division, serving Memorial Hermann The Woodlands Medical Center, Memorial Hermann Northeast Hospital, and Memorial Hermann Southwest Hospital.
This new practice model is designed for breast imaging radiologists who want the pace and flexibility of community practice while retaining the resources, subspecialty expertise, benefits, and long-term stability of a major academic health center.
Position Highlights
- $525,000 base salary under the current compensation plan
- Up to $50,000 annual performance incentive
- $8,500/wRVU for production above the applicable annual threshold
- 10 weeks planned non-clinical time, including CME and sick time
- On-site and remote opportunities, where appropriate based on clinical responsibilities
- Defined community practice focused on three Memorial Hermann hospitals
- Dedicated breast imaging practice with opportunities to provide comprehensive breast imaging services
- No routine teaching or research requirement
- Access to UTHealth Houston subspecialists, peer learning, educational programs, and professional development
- UTHealth Houston / UT System benefits and retirement programs for eligible employees
- Internal opportunities for additional compensated clinical work
The Practice
The Community Radiology Division is being built as a dedicated community practice, not simply an extension of traditional academic service obligations.Breast imaging radiologists will provide high-quality, patient-centered breast imaging services within the designated Memorial Hermann community hospitals. The practice is designed to support comprehensive breast care, including screening and diagnostic mammography, breast ultrasound, breast MRI, and image-guided breast procedures, while providing access to the broader expertise and resources of UTHealth Houston's academic radiology department.Breast imaging, nuclear medicine, diagnostic radiology, interventional radiology, and overnight radiology are being developed with dedicated staffing models, allowing physicians to maintain a more clearly defined subspecialty practice while supporting the comprehensive imaging needs of the community hospitals.Technology-enabled workflow orchestration is intended to support fair workload distribution, transparency, and increasing subspecialty alignment as the division grows.Community breast imaging radiologists will also have ready access to the broader UTHealth Houston academic radiology department and multidisciplinary clinical teams when complex cases require additional subspecialty consultation or collaboration.
Who We're Looking For
We are seeking breast imaging radiologists who value:
• Clinical excellence
• Patient-centered care
• Fair workload distribution
• Transparent compensation
• Collegiality
• Professionalism
• Clinical integration
• Long-term career stability
The opportunity is appropriate for both experienced breast imaging radiologists and physicians completing training. Candidates must meet applicable UTHealth Houston faculty appointment, credentialing, licensure, and employment requirements.
Why UTHealth Houston?UTHealth Houston and Memorial Hermann have worked together for more than 50 years. This new Community Radiology Division combines that established clinical relationship with the infrastructure of UTHealth Houston and The University of Texas System.The goal is straightforward:Build an outstanding community breast imaging practice where physicians can focus on excellent patient care, provide high-quality breast imaging services, maintain meaningful relationships with referring clinicians and multidisciplinary care teams, and build a sustainable long-term career.
Interested?
Manickam “Nicks” Kumaravel, MD
Manickam.Kumaravel@uth.tmc.edu
Saagar Patel,
MDSaagar.N.Patel@uth.tmc.edu
713-478-4068
Position Key Accountabilities:
- Interpret a broad range of breast imaging examinations, including screening and diagnostic mammography, breast ultrasound, and breast MRI.
- Perform image-guided breast procedures, including ultrasound-guided, stereotactic, and MRI-guided biopsies and localizations.
- Participate in breast imaging consultations and communicate findings and recommendations effectively with referring physicians and patients as appropriate.
- Participate in multidisciplinary conferences, including breast tumor board and other breast-related clinical conferences.
- Collaborate with breast surgeons, medical and radiation oncologists, pathologists, and other members of the multidisciplinary breast care team.
Qualifications:
- MD or DO degree from an accredited medical school.
- Completion of an accredited Diagnostic Radiology residency.
- Fellowship training in Diagnostic Radiology/Breast Radiology.
- Board certification or board eligibility in Diagnostic Radiology.
- Texas Medical License or Faculty Temporary License.
- Strong diagnostic interpretation and clinical communication skills.
- Commitment to patient-centered care.
To apply, visit: https://careers.uth.tmc.edu/us/en/job/260001UD/Staff-Physician-Breast-Imaging-Radiologist-Community-Division-Diagnostic-and-Interventional-Imaging-McGovern-Medical-School
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