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Loma Linda University Faculty Medical Group is hiring: Interventional Radiologis

Loma Linda University Faculty Medical Group, San Bernardino County, CA, United States


Loma Linda University Faculty Medical Group, Department of Radiology, is seeking a Board Eligible/Board Certified Interventional Radiologist to join our team. The Division of Interventional Radiology is a section of the Department of Radiology at Loma Linda University, providing a wide variety of diagnostic and therapeutic interventions covering the full range of clinical conditions and patient ages. This robust practice provides care through the full spectrum of interventional radiology service lines, including vascular disease through a collaborative relationship with vascular surgery. Currently staffed by 7 board-certified IRs, this division provides care at seven hospitals, including two level 1 trauma centers, a dedicated pediatric hospital and two thriving community hospitals (Redlands and Murrieta), a surgical center providing both ambulatory and short-term inpatient surgical care, and East Campus for longer term admissions. The main facility, Loma Linda University Medical Center, is a state-of-the-art hospital opened in 2021, is currently ranked the number one hospital in the Inland Empire. Positioned in the foothills of beautiful Loma Linda, California, our division is a tertiary referral center for all nearby hospitals, providing care in the most complex and challenging patients and conditions. As part of Loma Linda University, this academic IR practice provides education to the 10 DR and IR/DR residents per year, numerous medical students on clinical and sub-internship rotations, pre-clinical and pre-medical students desiring shadowing experiences and mentorship, and many more. Loma Linda has a long history of training outstanding interventional radiologists for over 50 years through its fellowship program and now its integrated IR/DR and independent IR residencies. IR at Loma Linda is a fully clinical practice, with all inpatient procedures requiring formal consultation of the IR service, and all outpatient requests being triaged for consideration of either in-person or virtual clinic prior to scheduling their possible procedure. Each day begins with a morning conference at 8:00 am, where the procedures scheduled for the day are presented by the residents and the indications and approaches are discussed with the attendings on duty that day. Procedural working hours are typically 8:30 am – 5:00 pm, with the on-call faculty staying to finish the remaining procedures (if any). Call is one weekday at a time Monday through Thursday, and weekends (Fri 5 p.m. - Mon 8 a.m.) divided evenly amongst the faculty. IR faculty are generally provided one academic day each week. Salary is competitive for academic practices in the region, and some internal moonlighting opportunities are available. Department of Radiology: At Loma Linda University we strive to provide, to both physicians and patients, the highest quality radiological medical services available, ensuring that these services are provided with reasonable efficiency; to foster the continuation of quality care by the education of the physicians, patients and the community at large. We continually strive to improve the quality and efficiency of this health care service through dedicated medical research. Our mission is to implement these goals of premium medical services, education, and research by the effective use of our professional staff and the competent and efficient handling of the technical equipment under the group's supervision. Among the many investments made by the Department of Radiology at Loma Linda University Medical Center--in modern technology, medical expertise, and highly skilled technologists--the most important investments are those we place in people: the individuals we serve and who serve with us. Through them, we invest in the future. The department's primary concern is for the quality of care we provide our patients. The sections within the Department of Radiology are uniquely dedicated to this goal. Each section is staffed by fully certified physicians, specialists, and subspecialists, as well as by physicists, technologists, and support personnel. Both our diagnostic imaging and interventional radiology staff make patient care their highest priority. In addition, the Department of Radiology offers accredited residency training programs in diagnostic radiology and interventional radiology (IR/DR). Over 415,000 radiologic examinations a year are performed. The radiology group is exceptionally cohesive and enjoys excellent relationships with referring specialty practice groups within the university system. Residents are exposed to the academic and clinical practice of radiology, with the ultimate goal being the successful completion of boards and subsequent competent practice of radiology, whether in the private or the academic setting. DESIRED PROFESSIONAL SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE • Post-graduate training in Diagnostic and Interventional Radiology from an ACGME -accredited U.S. training programs (either IR/DR residency, a DR residency followed by an independent IR residency, or a DR residency and an IR fellowship). • Board eligible or certified by American Board of Radiology (ABR) or the American Osteopathic Board of Radiology (AOBR) • Licensed or has the ability to obtain a license in the state of California About the area Loma Linda, recognized as the only Blue Zone in the nation, is a family-friendly community known for its strong sense of community and commitment to health and wellness. Loma Linda University is located in Southern California between Los Angeles and Palm Springs in an area known as the Inland Empire. Nestled at the foot of the San Bernardino mountains, we have convenient access to beaches, skiing, hiking, and a variety of other outdoor activities. This growing region has a low cost of living and excellent private and public school systems. Faculty members are eligible for federal student loan forgiveness programs. Compensation

In Summary: The Division of Interventional Radiology is a section of the Department of Radiology at Loma Linda University . Division provides care at seven hospitals, including two level 1 trauma centers, a dedicated pediatric hospital and two thriving community hospitals . The department's primary concern is for the quality of care we provide our patients .

En Español: La División de Radiología Intervencional es una sección del Departamento de radiología en la Universidad de Loma Linda, que proporciona una amplia variedad de intervenciones diagnósticas y terapéuticas que cubren toda la gama de condiciones clínicas y edades de los pacientes. Esta sólida práctica brinda atención a través del espectro completo de líneas de servicios de radiografía interventional, incluidas las enfermedades vasculares mediante una relación colaborativa con cirugía vascular. Actualmente empleada por 7 IR certificados de la junta, esta división ofrece atención en siete hospitales, incluyendo dos centros de trauma de nivel 1, un hospital pediátrico y dos centros comunitarios prósperos (Redlands y Murri), un hospital quirúrgico dedicado que provee tanto cuidados ambulatorios a corto plazo como médicos ambulantes, para admisiones al este término. Como parte de la Universidad Loma Linda, esta práctica académica IR proporciona educación a los 10 residentes del DR e IR/DR por año, numerosos estudiantes de medicina en rotaciones clínicas y substages, estudiantes pre-clínicos y pré-médicos que desean experiencias de sombreamiento y tutoría, y muchos más. Departamento de Radiología: En la Universidad Loma Linda nos esforzamos por proporcionar, tanto a médicos como pacientes, los servicios médicos radiológicos de más alta calidad disponibles, asegurando que estos servicios se proporcionen con una eficiencia razonable; para fomentar la continuación de la atención de calidad mediante la educación de los médicos, pacientes y la comunidad en general. Nos esforzamos continuamente por mejorar la calidad y eficacia de este servicio de salud a través de investigación médica dedicada. Nuestra misión es implementar estos objetivos de servicios médicos premium, educación e investigación mediante el uso efectivo de nuestro personal profesional y el manejo competente y eficiente del equipo técnico bajo la supervisión del grupo. Entre las muchas inversiones realizadas por el departamento de radiología del Centro Médico Universitario Loma Linda - en tecnología moderna, experiencia médica y tecnólogos altamente calificados - , las inversiones más importantes son aquellas que hacemos en personas: los especialistas que preocupamos y subespecialistas que trabajan con nosotros. Dentro de cada sección, ofrecemos la mayor prioridad al personal especializado en cuidado físico. Además, el Departamento de Radiología ofrece programas acreditados de capacitación de residencia en radiología diagnóstica y radiología intervencionista (IR/DR). Se realizan más de 415.000 exámenes radiológicos al año. El grupo de radiología es excepcionalmente cohesivo y goza de excelentes relaciones con los grupos de práctica especializada dentro del sistema universitario. Los residentes están expuestos a la práctica académica y clínica de la radiología, con el objetivo final de completar exitosamente las juntas y posteriormente la práctica competente de la radiación, ya sea en el entorno privado o académico. Ubicado a los pies de las montañas San Bernardino, tenemos acceso conveniente a playas, esquí, senderismo y una variedad de otras actividades al aire libre. Esta región en crecimiento tiene un bajo costo de vida y excelentes sistemas escolares privados y públicos. Los miembros de la facultad son elegibles para programas federales de perdón de préstamos estudiantiles. Beneficios de compensación Se espera Compensamiento anual total: $ 450,000 - $ 550,000 El rango de compensaciones mencionado anteriormente incluye una compensación variable y se basa en un horario de trabajo / esfuerzo FTE 1.0 , tal como se describe en el plan de indemnización del departamento individual.