Description
Build One of the Nation’s Premier Pediatric Interventional Radiology Programs
The Department of Radiology at The University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center, in partnership with Children’s Health, invites applications for a Pediatric Interventional Radiologist to join one of the fastest growing Pediatric IR programs in North America.
This is a unique opportunity for an ambitious physician to help shape the future of Pediatric Interventional Radiology within one of the nation's leading academic medical centers while participating in the development of a new $5 billion Children's Health campus opening in 2031.
Why Join Us?
We are building a destination Pediatric IR program centered on multidisciplinary collaboration, innovation, clinical excellence, education, and research.
Our vision extends beyond providing procedures—we are creating nationally recognized Centers of Excellence in Pediatric Interventional Radiology. Faculty have the opportunity to develop and lead programs aligned with their clinical interests.
Whether your passion is vascular anomalies, liver transplantation, pediatric oncology, thyroid intervention, or another area, we encourage faculty to build programs around their expertise.
Current and developing destination programs include:
- Vascular Anomalies
- Lymphatic Disorders
- Pediatric Liver Transplant & Hepatobiliary Intervention
- Interventional Oncology
- Thyroid Ablation & Pediatric Endocrine Intervention
- Portal Hypertension & Congenital Portosystemic Shunts
- Bone & Soft Tissue Intervention
- Pediatric CSF Leak & Intracranial Hypotension
Exceptional Clinical Environment:
Practice at one of the nation's premier children's hospitals with close collaboration across multiple specialties. We believe Pediatric IR succeeds through multidisciplinary leadership rather than procedural consultation alone.
World-Class Technology:
Our Pediatric IR practice includes:
- Hybrid Angio-CT suite
- Biplane angiography
- Robotic C-arm technology
- Cone-beam CT
- Advanced ultrasound
- State-of-the-art MRI and CT
- Dedicated pediatric anesthesia
- Child Life support
A Transformative Future: New Pediatric Campus Development Opening in 2031
UT Southwestern and Children’s Health are partnering in the development of a new, state-of-the-art pediatric campus in Dallas, representing a major investment in the future of pediatric healthcare delivery, research, and education. Now under construction, this new $5 billion pediatric health campus will span over 33 acres and offer a new 2 million square foot pediatric hospital. Faculty joining the division today will have the opportunity to help shape imaging services, workflows, and program development in this transformative new setting.
Build Your Career With Us:
We are seeking physicians interested in becoming future leaders in Pediatric IR.
- Leadership opportunities include:
- Clinical Program Development
- Destination Program Leadership
- Research
- Education
- Fellowship Training
- Quality Improvement
- Innovation
- National Society Leadership
Academic & Teaching Excellence:
Division faculty work with residents, fellows, and medical students in one of the largest radiology training programs in the U.S. Appointment rank will be commensurate with academic accomplishments and experience. Protected academic time and leadership opportunities are available.
- ACGME-accredited Pediatric IR Fellowship
- Diagnostic Radiology Residency
- Medical student education
- Clinical and translational research
- Device innovation
- Clinical trials
- National and international education
Research Collaboration:
Opportunities to develop research interests in collaboration with our strong radiology and non-radiology based basic science and clinical teams across the campus.
Faculty Benefits:
- Flexible scheduling and work-plans as appropriate
- Comprehensive benefits package, including an excellent healthcare plan, competitive salary, and retirement benefits with employer match, plus optional 403(b) and 457(b) plans
- Additional compensation for call coverage
- Dedicated academic time
- Excellent work-life balance
- Academic enrichment fund for conference attendance, research, and educational activities
- Faculty development opportunities, including leadership training and support for pursuing master’s degree programs
- Internal moonlighting opportunities
- Administrative, biostatistical, and logistical support
- Flexible work-plans as appropriate
- FMLA and paid parental benefits
Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex:
- No state income tax
- A vibrant and dynamic metropolitan region of 8.1 million residents, encompassing more than 200 unique cities
- A thriving culinary scene, world-renowned arts districts, major professional sports teams, trendy entertainment venues, unparalleled shopping opportunities, and extensive parks and recreation
- Two major commercial airports
- High-quality elementary and secondary schools, and 45 colleges and universities
Qualifications:
Applicants should have:
- MD or DO (or equivalent)
- Fellowship training in Pediatric Interventional Radiology
- Board Certification/Eligibility in Diagnostic Radiology
- Eligibility for Texas medical licensure
Individuals with backgrounds in Pediatric IR or combined Adult/Pediatric IR are encouraged to apply.
Consideration may be given to applicants seeking less than a full-time schedule.
To apply or for more information, please send a copy of your current CV and contact information to:
Melanie Yenchai
Faculty Recruiter
melanie.yenchai@utsouthwestern.edu
This position is security-sensitive and subject to Texas Education Code 51.215, which authorizes UT Southwestern to obtain criminal history record information.
UT Southwestern Medical Center is committed to an educational and working environment that provides equal opportunity to all members of the University community. As an equal opportunity employer, UT Southwestern prohibits unlawful discrimination, including discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, disability, genetic information, citizenship status, or veteran status. To learn more about the benefits UT Southwestern offers, visit https://www.utsouthwestern.edu/employees/hr-resources/
