Physician |Section Chief - Nuclear Medicine| Duarte - Full-time

Physician |Section Chief - Nuclear Medicine| Duarte - (10033094)

Description

Lead the Future of Nuclear Medicine at One of America’s Top Cancer Centers

Join a nationally ranked, top 10 cancer center and play a pivotal role in shaping the future of cancer care. City of Hope’s rapidly growing, world-renowned cancer institute is seeking a Fellowship-trained Nuclear Medicine Radiologist to serve as Division Chief of Nuclear Medicine, Molecular Imaging, and Theranostics within the Department of Diagnostic Radiology. This is an exceptional opportunity for a visionary, research-driven physician to lead a dynamic division at the forefront of innovation. Every breakthrough we achieve and every therapy we develop, gives patients the chance to live longer, better, and more fully—and you will be at the heart of that mission.

Why City of Hope?

• Leadership Role: Direct and expand a cutting-edge division specializing in nuclear medicine and theranostics.
• Collaborative Excellence: Work within a multidisciplinary team committed to advancing clinical care and research.
• Innovative Therapies: Oversee radiopharmaceutical treatments delivered daily in dedicated facilities by an expert theranostics team.
• National Recognition: Contribute to the success of one of the most respected cancer centers in the country.

Clinical responsibilities to include Nuclear Medicine and PET/CT (including oral and intravenous radioactive therapy) for patients with cancer and other chronic diseases.
* Join an established team of radiologists and nurses at a world-renowned national cancer system.
* Primarily clinical position with extensive opportunities for research & collaboration.
* Newly opened multilevel outpatient imaging center with PET/MR, PET/CT, CT, MRI, and US; state of the art equipment at all sites!

Position Benefits:

• Excellent benefits package, including a generous retirement contribution plan.
• Relocation assistance may be available.
• Base Salary Range: $500,000 - $525,000 (Associate Clinical to Clinical Professor levels). The range listed is exclusively for base compensation for full-time employment and does not include incentive compensation or benefits. Actual compensation will be adjusted for experience, training, hospital/community need and other factors.
• Benefits information: City of Hope Medical Group Benefits

Qualifications:

• 5-7 years of experience as a Diagnostic Radiologist with Nuclear Medicine training.
• Experienced with nuclear medicine, including PET-CT, PET-MRI and Theranostics.
• Academic record consistent with appointment as Associate Professor is preferred.
• The ideal candidate will participate in departmental and collaborative clinical research.
• Applicants must have an M.D. or equivalent degree and board certified/eligible in Diagnostic Radiology with fellowship training in Nuclear Medicine.
• The selected candidate for the position must be eligible to obtain or already hold an active California medical license.

About City of Hope

City of Hope is an independent biomedical research and treatment center for cancer, diabetes and other life-threatening diseases. Founded in 1913, City of Hope is a leader in bone marrow transplantation and immunotherapy such as CAR T cell therapy. City of Hope’s translational research and personalized treatment protocols advance care throughout the world. Human synthetic insulin, monoclonal antibodies and numerous breakthrough cancer drugs are based on technology developed at the institution.  AccessHopeTM, a wholly owned subsidiary, was launched in 2019 and is dedicated to serving employers and their health care partners by providing access to City of Hope’s exceptional cancer expertise. A National Cancer Institute-designated comprehensive cancer center and a founding member of the National Comprehensive Cancer Network, City of Hope is ranked among the nation’s “Best Hospitals” in cancer by U.S. News & World Report. Its main campus is located near Los Angeles, with additional locations throughout Southern California and in Arizona.

Recently, the organization extended its reach beyond Duarte to include clinical network sites in Los Angeles, Orange, Riverside, and San Bernardino counties, steadily moving it to number one in Southern California for inpatient market share and pushing its capacity limits. In 2018, City of Hope began a transformational journey with ambitious goals in the areas of patient care, value-based care and precision medicine, hematology malignancies, stem cell transplants, and meaningful innovations and cures. Integral to the realization of these goals is the expansion of City of Hope to the Orange County market. 

Our community includes research associates, scientists, doctors, nurses, allied health professionals, graduate students, fundraising specialists, marketing professionals, volunteers and an extensive support staff. We are united by our desire to find cures, save lives and transform the future of health. Every discovery we make and every new treatment we create gives people the chance to live longer, better and more fully.

City of Hope continues to be a pioneer of patient-centered care and remains committed to its tradition of exceptional care for patients, families and and communities. Each day, we live out our credo:

"There is no profit in curing the body, if, in the process, we destroy the soul."