Chief, Section of Radiology

Nicklaus Children's Hospital • Miami, FL

9h

About The Position

Nicklaus Children's Hospital and Nicklaus Children’s Pediatric Specialists are seeking an exceptional candidate to lead the Department of Radiology. The Section Chief sets strategy and provides leadership for the Radiology Department, including physicians employed by Nicklaus Children’s Pediatric Specialists who provide pediatric radiology services. Services are provided at the hospital’s main campus near Coral Gables and at 15 locations throughout Miami-Dade, Broward, and Palm Beach counties.

The department performs approximately 190,000 cases or studies annually and has 13 FTE radiologists, with vRad night-hawk coverage. It offers digital X-rays, MRI, PET/CT, fluoroscopy, ultrasound, nuclear medicine, and interventional radiology. Nicklaus Children’s and its outpatient centers are designated Diagnostic Imaging Centers of Excellence by the American College of Radiology and hold ACR accreditation in CT, MRI, nuclear medicine, and ultrasound.

The department has state-of-the-art ACR-accredited imaging equipment, including MRI systems, CT, PET-CT, nuclear cameras, fluoroscopy units, EOS and digital radiography units, ultrasound systems, Visage7 PACS implemented in 2025, and a GE interventional suite opened in 2025. The department is the only ACGME-approved Pediatric Radiology Fellowship training program in Florida. The position includes a faculty appointment at Florida International University’s Herbert Wertheim College of Medicine; the team also provides pediatric training for the Mount Sinai and HCA Radiology Residency Programs in Miami.

Nicklaus Children’s Hospital is a 325-bed freestanding children’s hospital and ACS-verified Level 1 pediatric trauma center in Miami, Florida. Founded in 1950, the organization includes a growing network of regional urgent care centers and physician practice locations throughout South Florida. The hospital offers the opportunity to join a team providing innovative and compassionate care to children and families. Competitive compensation and a robust benefits package are offered.

Requirements

• Board certification.
• Fellowship training in Pediatric Radiology.
• Dynamic leadership experience.

Responsibilities

• Set strategy and provide leadership for the Radiology Department.
• Oversee physician services.
• Lead quality initiatives and metrics, teaching, and research.
• Recruit physicians, including conducting interviews and selecting candidates.
• Promote professionalism and a culture of excellence.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation.
• Robust benefits package.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Director
• Education Level: No Education Listed