Assistant Professor - Radiology (Emergency Radiology)

University of Kansas Medical Center • Kansas City, MO

4d • Onsite

About The Position

The Assistant Professor in the Department of Radiology will provide dedicated emergency radiology services at the University of Kansas Medical Center. This role includes delivering evidence-based, patient-centered diagnostic imaging for emergency and inpatient care, interpreting a broad spectrum of imaging studies, and collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to support acute patient care. The position supports a night-focused clinical practice and includes opportunities for education, clinical research, and academic engagement.

Requirements

• MD or DO (or equivalent)
• ABR board certified/eligible in Diagnostic Radiology.
• Eligible for licensure in Kansas and Missouri.
• Completion of ACGME-accredited Diagnostic Radiology residency.
• Resume/CV
• Cover Letter

Nice To Haves

• Night or emergency radiology experience.

Responsibilities

• Provide emergency radiology interpretation and consultation, delivering evidence-based diagnostic imaging services for acute and inpatient conditions.
• Interpret imaging studies including CT, MRI, ultrasound, and plain radiography for emergency and inpatient patients.
• Cover complex trauma, stroke, and acute care imaging, utilizing strong subspecialty backup and collaborative resources.
• Complete timely and accurate documentation and reporting of imaging studies to support continuity of care, clinical decision-making, and billing requirements.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams including emergency medicine, trauma surgery, neurology, and other services to support patient care and treatment planning.
• Participate in departmental meetings, academic seminars, and faculty activities as permitted by clinical and academic responsibilities.
• Instruct and mentor medical students, residents, and fellows in clinical and educational settings; provide coaching appropriate to the learner’s level and evaluate learner performance.
• Engage in scholarly activity, clinical research, and quality improvement efforts aligned with the missions of the Department.

Benefits

• Coverage begins on day one for health, dental, and vision insurance and includes health expense accounts with generous employer contributions if the employee participates in a qualifying health plan.
• Employer-paid life insurance, long-term disability insurance, and various additional voluntary insurance plans are available.
• Paid time off, including vacation and sick, begins accruing upon hire, plus ten paid holidays.
• One paid discretionary day is available after six months of employment, and paid time off for bereavement, jury duty, military service, and parental leave is available after 12 months of employment.
• A retirement program with a generous employer contribution and additional voluntary retirement programs (457 or 403b) are available.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree