Physician - Breast Imaging at St. Louis University

Job Highlights :

Saint Louis University is currently seeking a breast imaging and interventional radiologist to join our breast imaging division.

Join an experienced team of 4 breast radiologists in a department of 40 attending radiologists, recognized for its focus on lifelong learning and friendly collaboration.

Work with and teach 36 radiology residents - this program is renowned for fostering independence in participants through hands-on learning.

We are an ACR Designated Comprehensive Breast Imaging Center (formally called ACR Breast Imaging Center of Excellence, providing state of the art, comprehensive care, with the following :

• Tomosynthesis / 3D mammography equipment with experienced mammography technologists
• Prone tomosynthesis / 3D biopsy table
• 2 dedicated breast ultrasound units with Elastography and experienced 2 full-time experienced breast sonographers
• 3T Magnet for breast MRI and MRI-guided breast biopsies. MRI utilizes Dynacad software.
• Magseed for image-guided localizations prior to surgery
• Breast Imaging Fellowship, starting July 2024
• Nurse navigators, biopsy nurses, and High Risk nurse
• Volpara breast density software, CRA Health risk assessment software, and experienced genetic counselors
• Experienced breast surgeon directly adjacent to our breast imaging office
• Transpara AI software for mammography

Position Details

• 0.8 to 1.0 FTE breast imaging
• No nights, no weekends, no holidays, and no call on breast imaging schedule
• Competitive salary, commensurate with experience, plus additional bonus potential and excellent benefits
• Potential for a hybrid schedule with some remote work
• Generous vacation
• Administration days
• Interpretation of digital mammography and tomosynthesis, breast and axillary ultrasounds, breast MRI, and perform all image guided breast and axillary procedures and localizations
• Participate in biweekly breast tumor board
• Participate in Breast Imaging Fellowship Consortium with weekly virtual lectures
• Be engaged in breast imaging fellow, radiology resident and medical student education
• Opportunities for research

Qualifications :

Candidates should meet the following requirements :

• M.D. or D.O. (or foreign equivalent) and eligibility for full medical licensure in Missouri
• Board certified or eligible in Diagnostic Radiology
• Breast imaging fellowship preferred (experience considered in lieu of a breast imaging fellowship)
• Proficient in all aspects of breast imaging, including mammography, tomosynthesis, ultrasound, MRI, and image-guided breast procedures, and localizations
• MQSA compliant
• Have a compassionate bedside manner
• Be a team player

Community Details

• Work in the heart of a bustling and diverse Midwest metro area at a brand-new $550 million academic medical center
• New state of the art academic Pediatric Hosptial under construction
• This city of 3 million people is home to tremendous architectural variety. Live in a historic neighborhood with tree-lined streets, a downtown loft with expansive skyline views, or a spacious and family-friendly suburb all at a cost of living well below the national average
• Choose from highly-ranked public and private schools for your children this city is known for having more independent schools than most other similar sized cities
• The ultimate location for convenient travel : International Airport just 20 minutes from the hospital
• Find your fill of culture with public access to award-winning art, history, and science museums, or spend an evening attending the theater or listening to a concert from the city’s Grammy-award winning Symphony Orchestra
• Great sports town with major league baseball, hockey, and soon to be, soccer

Job Summary :

Diagnose and treat injuries or illnesses.

Job Responsibilities and Requirements :

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Responsible for obtaining call coverage by other medical staff members for holidays, vacations and other time off.
• Responsible for the standard of practice for patient population.
• Responsibility for maintaining a private office and all clinical decision making within the office during times of service.
• Acts as an advisor and consultant in the establishment of operational policies of the practice to include : (1) Purchasing and capital allocations;
• 2) Managed care plan participation; (3) Budget and practice expenses; (4) Medicare / Medicaid participation; (5) Billing and collection of professional fees;

6) Personnel management and related policies; (7) Risk management and quality assurance; and (8) Coding compliance.

• Responsible for after-hours call coverage for patients of the practice, in addition to office appointments.
• Participates in community service activities, including speaking engagements, writing and special clinical programs as reasonably requested.
• Responsible for all risk management, coding compliance and quality assurance activities and functions in and related to the practice.
• Works in a constant state of alertness and safe manner.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Constant use of speech to share information through oral communication.
• Constant standing and walking.
• Frequent lifting / carrying and pushing / pulling objects weighing 0-25 lbs.
• Frequent sitting, reaching and keyboard use / data entry.
• Frequent use of vision and depth perception for distances near (20 inches or less) and far (20 feet or more) and to identify and distinguish colors.
• Frequent use of smell to detect / recognize odors.
• Frequent use of hearing to receive oral communication, distinguish body sounds and / or hear alarms, malfunctioning machinery, etc.
• Occasional lifting / carrying and pushing / pulling objects weighing 25-50 lbs.
• Occasional lifting / moving of patients.
• Occasional bending, stooping, kneeling, squatting, twisting, gripping and repetitive foot / leg and hand / arm movements.
• Occasional driving.
• Rare crawling and running.

REQUIRED PROFESSIONAL LICENSE AND / OR CERTIFICATIONS

State of Work Location : Illinois, Missouri, Oklahoma, Wisconsin

Physician - Regional MSO Credentialing

Work Shift :

Day Shift (United States of America)

Job Type : Employee

Employee