Job Description

Classification Title:

ABDOMINAL IMAGING RADIOLOGIST

Classification Minimum Requirements:

At the time of application, candidates must:

• Hold an M.D. or D.O. degree
• Be Board Certified or Board Eligible in Radiology
• Be eligible for medical licensure in the State of Florida prior to employment

Job Description:

This position offers the opportunity to provide comprehensive coverage in abdominal imaging within a high-volume academic and tertiary care environment. UF Health Shands features nationally ranked subspecialty programs, a comprehensive children’s hospital, and a Level 1 Trauma Center. UF Health is also recognized as a premier National Medical Center for Team USA and is home to the only NCI-designed cancer center at a public university in Florida. This role provides an excellent opportunity to practice high-quality, patient-centered radiology in a collaborative academic setting with flexible scheduling and strong institutional support for teaching, research, and professional development. Faculty work closely with a robust residency program and benefit from an outstanding referral base.

Responsibilities include:

• Interpret cross-sectional imaging studies of the abdomen and pelvis, including CT, MRI and ultrasound across inpatient, outpatient, and emergency settings
• Provide subspecialty consultation to gastroenterology, urology, gynecology, oncology, and surgical services in multidisciplinary care teams
• Perform and interpret image-guided procedures such as biopsies and drainages when applicable to body imaging practice
• Participate in protocol optimization, quality improvement initiatives and standardization of abdominal and pelvic imaging techniques
• Teach and mentor radiology residents, fellows, and medical students through case readouts, conferences, and formal educational activities
• Participate in weekend and holiday coverage
• Engagement in scholarly activity

Gainesville is a vibrant, affordable community that offers an exceptional quality of life, combining the energy of a major academic center with the charm of a college town. Residents enjoy year-round warm weather, reasonable housing costs, minimal traffic congestion, and a dynamic university atmosphere.

Located in North Central Florida, Gainesville offers proximity to both the Atlantic and Gulf Coasts, with convenient access to multiple international airports, world-renowned beaches and amusement parks, and major cities including Orlando, Tampa, and Jacksonville. With a metropolitan population of approximately 350,000, the region is home to the University of Florida, one of the nation’s leading public universities, and a prominent Division 1 athletic program.

The area features excellent schools, a growing technology sector, and abundant outdoor recreational opportunities. As a leading academic institution and health center in the Southeast, the University of Florida fosters a strong and supportive environment for clinical care, education, and research.

Benefits:

Faculty receive a comprehensive benefits package through the University of Florida, including:

• Health, disability, and life insurance
• Malpractice coverage (including tail) and sovereign immunity under Florida law
• Paid continuing medical education (CME) and faculty development funding
• Reimbursement for licensure and Maintenance of Certification (MOC) expenses
• Access to leadership development and advanced training through the College of Medicine

Expected Salary:

Salary is competitive and commensurate with experience, academic rank, and clinical expertise. The University of Florida offers a comprehensive benefits package.

Required Qualifications:

At the time of application, candidates must:

• Hold an M.D. or D.O. degree
• Be Board Certified or Board Eligible in Radiology
• Be eligible for medical licensure in the State of Florida prior to employment

Preferred:

• Completion of an Abdominal Imaging fellowship is preferred, but not required

Special Instructions to Applicants:

Qualified applicants should submit a CV and cover letter for consideration.

Final candidate will be required to provide an official transcript to the hiring department upon hire. A transcript will not be considered "official" if a designation of "Issued to Student" is visible. Degrees earned from an institution outside the U.S. must be evaluated by a credentialing service approved by National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES): http://naces.org/

The Search Committee will accept applications until the position is filled. Applications will be reviewed on an ongoing basis by the committee.

Health Assessment Required:
Yes