THORACIC IMAGING RADIOLOGIST

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

This position offers the opportunity to provide comprehensive thoracic imaging services 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 I Trauma Center. UF Health is also recognized as a premier National Medical Center for Team USA and is home to the only NCI-designated 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.

Key Responsibilities

• Interpret a broad range of thoracic imaging studies, including chest radiography, CT, and MRI, across outpatient, inpatient, and emergency settings
• Provide subspecialty consultation and collaborate with pulmonology, thoracic surgery, oncology, and lung transplant services in multidisciplinary conferences
• Participate in lung cancer screening programs and support imaging evaluation of pulmonary nodules and thoracic malignancies
• Teach and mentor radiology residents, fellows, and medical students through case readouts, conferences, and formal educational activities
• Participate in weekend and holiday coverage, ensuring timely interpretation of emergency studies
• Engage in scholarly and academic activities

About Gainesville, Florida

Gainesville is a vibrant and affordable community that offers an exceptional quality of life, blending 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 provides convenient access to both the Atlantic and Gulf coasts, multiple international airports, world-renowned beaches, and major metropolitan areas, including Orlando, Tampa, and Jacksonville. With a metropolitan population of approximately 350,000, the region is anchored by the University of Florida—one of the nation’s leading public universities—and a prominent Division I athletic program.

The area offers excellent schools, a growing technology sector, and abundant outdoor recreational opportunities. As a leading academic institution and health system in the Southeast, the University of Florida fosters a 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 

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

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

Completion of a Thoracic Imaging fellowship is preferred but not required.

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

The 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 institutions outside the United States must be evaluated by a credentialing service recognized by the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES).

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