Physician - Breast Imaging

Description

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HYBRID Breast Imaging Radiologist - UNC Caldwell in western NC (FT/PT/PRN) 

UNC Health is currently seeking clinically oriented, BC/BE Radiologists to join our team at UNC Health Caldwell. Radiologists can be BC/BE in Breast Imaging Radiology, or Diagnostic/Procedural, with extensive experience performing breast procedural work. 

This position will support radiology services at the Hospital and mammography center in Lenoir, NC. Focus will be on the interpretation of breast imaging studies, including mammography, breast ultrasound, and breast MRI, as well as performing image-guided breast procedures, such as biopsies and localizations. 

We are seeking personable and engaging diagnostic/procedural radiologists to join the team working in a hybrid model. 

Position Information: 

• Open to per diem, part-time or full-time breast-imaging radiology candidates 
• Monday through Friday & dayshift hours only! 
• A full-time position would cover onsite breast imaging needs at main campus and at the mammography center 2-3 days per week. When not onsite, work would be completed via teleradiology, reading both diagnostic and breast screens. 
• A part-time position would be 2-3 days per week of breast imaging work, onsite at UNC Health Caldwell Hospital & the mammography center 
• A PRN role would be as needed, onsite breast procedural work, at UNC Health Caldwell Hospital & the mammography center 
• Located in the Greater Hickory Metro Area of NC 

Benefits & Financial Highlights: 

• Health-system employed provider, with access to and resources through the School of Medicine’s Department of Radiology 
• Comprehensive benefits package including, medical, dental, vision, disability, group life, flexible spending account, 403b & more 
• Competitive Compensation Package; Sign-on bonus and relocation assistance. Paid Time Off; CME time & allowance; malpractice coverage; PTO; CME time & allowance; malpractice coverage 
• Potential for student loan repayment with service commitment 

About the Ideal Candidate: 

• MD or DO from an accredited medical school 
• Completion of an ACGME-accredited Radiology residency program 
• BC/BE in Radiology; BC/BE in Breast Imaging Radiology 
• Eligible for or ability to obtain North Carolina medical licensure 

Living in the Area: 

Lenoir, North Carolina, offers a high quality of life in a scenic foothill setting, nestled between the Blue Ridge Mountains and the Catawba Valley. Residents enjoy a relaxed, small-town atmosphere with affordable housing, short commutes, and easy access to outdoor recreation, including hiking, biking, fishing, and nearby ski resorts. Lenoir is conveniently located within driving distance of Boone, Blowing Rock, Asheville, and Charlotte, offering access to dining, culture, and regional airports while maintaining a strong sense of community and family-friendly living. It’s an ideal location for physicians seeking a balance of meaningful work, natural beauty, and lifestyle ease. 

For more information, please contact Erin Hill at [email protected] 

Other Information

Education Requirements:

• Meeting the Board Certification requirements. Graduation from an accredited school of medicine.

• DEA;ACLS;MD

• Language Skills: Should be able to communicate proficiently in English.

REASONING ABILITY

High-level quantitative and qualitative reasoning skills are essential in order to diagnose medical and clinical issues presented by patients.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS

North Carolina Medical License, DEA License, BLS/ACLS certification preferred. Board-certified in Radiology.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, use hands to finger, handle, or feel, and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, kneel, bend, and reach with hands and arms. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision. Ability to lift up to 25 pounds required.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Physician generally works in a medical office setting. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. Reasoning Ability: High-level quantitative and qualitative reason skills are essential in order to diagnosis medical and clinical issues presented by patients.

Job Details

Legal Employer: NCHEALTH

Entity: Caldwell Memorial Hospital

Organization Unit: Caldwell Sleep Medicine

Work Type: Full Time

Standard Hours Per Week: 40.00

Work Assignment Type: Hybrid

Work Schedule: Day Job

Location of Job: US:NC:Lenoir

Exempt From Overtime: Exempt: Yes

This position is employed by NC Health (Rex Healthcare, Inc., d/b/a NC Health), a private, fully-owned subsidiary of UNC Heath Care System. This is not a State employed position.

Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, status as a protected veteran or political affiliation.
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