What are the responsibilities and job description for the Pediatric Radiologist position at Shriners Children's?
Company Overview
Why Shriners Children's?
Shriners Children's is the premier pediatric burn, orthopedic, spinal cord injury, cleft lip and palate, and pediatric subspecialties healthcare system. With multiple hospitals, outpatient clinics, ambulatory care centers and outreach locations across the globe, we provide excellent care to children up to age 18 regardless of their family’s ability to pay or insurance status. Our mission is to change and improve lives by caring for our patients, conducting research to gain knowledge and develop new treatments, and providing educational opportunities for physicians and other healthcare professionals.
- 4 locations ranked on S. News & World Report’s list of Best Children’s Hospitals for pediatric orthopedics.
- Winner of 9 Press Ganey Guardian of Excellence Awards and 5 Pinnacle of Excellence Awards for Patient Experience (2023)
- $20 million in annual funding for innovative research in genomics, clinical motional analysis, and other forms of translational research.
About Shriners Children's Chicago
- 48-bed pediatric hospital located 30 minutes outside of downtown Chicago
- Average daily census between 10 and 12 patients
- Pediatric intensive care unit and a full line of both inpatient and outpatient care.
- Specialties: Orthopedics, Spine and Spinal Cord, Congenital Neuromuscular Disorders, Sports Medicine, Craniofacial, Pediatric Rehabilitation and Therapy, Cleft Lip and Palate
- Advanced Diagnostic Tools: McKesson PACS, Powerscribe360, EOS, 3D C-ARM
- EMR: EPIC (outpatient), Cerner (inpatient)
- Press Ganey Pinnacle of Excellence Award winner for Inpatient Pediatric Patient Experience (2023)
- Partnership with the University of Illinois Hospital and Health Sciences System
- Fully equipped state-of-the-art motion analysis center
- American Cleft Palate-Craniofacial Association Certified
Community description
Chicago is a vibrant, multicultural city with world-class healthcare facilities, diverse neighborhoods, and a thriving medical community. Known for its cultural richness, top-rated schools, and endless recreational opportunities, Chicago offers a balanced urban lifestyle. The city's extensive public transit system, renowned dining scene, and proximity to Lake Michigan make it an attractive place to live. Physicians in Chicago can enjoy a strong network of medical professionals, teaching hospitals, and innovative research institutions, all while benefiting from a broad patient base and a variety of healthcare challenges to enhance their careers.
Benefits
- Medical, dental and vision plans
- 403(b) plan with company match and 457(b) deferred compensation plans
- Employer sponsored continuing education and training.
- Relocation assistance
- Employer provided professional liability coverage.
- School Loan Forgiveness Program
- Voluntary benefits: short and long-term disability insurance, critical illness and accident insurance, hospital indemnity, legal services, identity theft protection, pet insurance
Job Overview
Shriners Children’s is looking for a board-certified/eligible Pediatric Radiologist to join our team at Shriners Children’s Chicago. This position requires successful fellowship training in pediatric radiology. The successful candidate will be responsible for reading STAT and routine pediatric cases from both our inpatient and outpatient services.
Responsibilities
- Provide radiology services by reading and interpreting pediatric x-ray, ultrasound, CT, and dexa imaging in a timely manner. Average read volume is approximately 45 reads per day.
- Communicate the results and diagnosis to physician
- Directing radiology staff to perform diagnostic procedures on patients, as per physician orders
- Work exclusively in pediatric imaging with no interventional responsibilities.
Qualifications
- Doctor of Medicine (MD) or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO) degree from an accredited medical school required.
- Successful completion of a residency in diagnostic or general radiology required.
- Board eligible or certified in Diagnostic Radiology with additional fellowship training in Pediatric Radiology required. Board eligible or certified in pediatric radiology highly preferred.
- Must possess or be eligible for IL medical licensure, in addition to their state of residency.
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