University of Missouri School of Medicine & MU Health Care

Musculoskeletal Imaging, Division Chief

Radiology - Columbia, MO - Full Time

Musculoskeletal Imaging, Division Chief
The University of Missouri School of Medicine
Department of Radiology

The Department of Radiology at the University of Missouri-Columbia (MU) is seeking a Division Director of Musculoskeletal (MSK) Imaging. The MSK radiology service is based in the Missouri Orthopedic Institute (MOI), which is central Missouri’s largest freestanding orthopedic hospital. The orthopedic department at MU is growing rapidly, creating a need for expansion of our well-staffed MSK radiology division.  MSK faculty work closely with an academic and highly subspecialized orthopedic department as well as other departments in the university and the community.  The MSK reading room is embedded in the Orthopedic clinic space at MOI which fosters close collaboration with referring providers. The position involves MRI, CT, US, plain film, and imaging-guided MSK procedures. Our MSK faculty have earned the respect of their referring providers and enjoy a highly varied and interesting case mix.

The MSK Division Director will have the opportunity to assist in the growth of radiologic services, education of medical students, residents and fellows, as well as participate in research and scholarly activities. The MSK division offers a fellowship in MSK imaging. MU is a level 1 Trauma center serving a wide catchment area in central Missouri.  At MOI, there are 1.5T and 3T MRI scanners and a CT scanner as well as US and fluoroscopic procedure rooms. Radiology has a total of four (soon to be five) 1.5T, four 3T and one 7T MRI scanners.  Approximately 380,000 radiology exams are performed each year between the University Hospital & Clinics, Ellis Fischel Cancer Center, Children’s Hospital, MOI and out-patient imaging.   The Department of Radiology is financially successful.

What we expect from you:
  • Lead and manage the MSK division, providing strategic vision, mentorship, and guidance to faculty, fellows, residents, and staff.
  • Oversee the clinical operations of the division, ensuring the highest standards of care in MSK imaging and intervention, including MRI, CT, ultrasound, and radiographs.
  • Collaborate with other departments such as Orthopedic Surgery, PM&R, and Sports Medicine to advance interdisciplinary patient care.
  • Manage along with the MSK education lead the division’s education efforts, supporting MSK fellows and teaching residents, and fostering academic and career development.
  • Take a leadership role in recruitment, retention, and professional development of MSK faculty.
  • Responsible for achieving and maintaining excellence in the clinical, teaching, and research activities of the MSK Division and being a role model for radiology faculty and residents
What you can expect from us:
  • A single large Reading Room in the Missouri Orthopedic Institute that serves patients from all MU locations and provides a collaborative environment for clinical practice and resident/fellow education
  • Highly collaborative working relationships with radiology colleagues and referring providers
  • Subspecialty call (q5) with no on-call procedures. Bone biopsies and spine interventions are currently performed by the IR section, however, these could be shared with new MSK faculty, if desired. After-hours joint aspirations are all performed by IR
  • Diverse case mix
    • MU is the primary tertiary referral center for the regional mid-Missouri hospitals. In addition to the main University Hospital, MU Health Care encompasses the Ellis Fischel Cancer Center, Missouri Orthopedic Institute, a new Children’s Hospital, and multiple outpatient clinic facilities.
    • MU Health Care is the only American College of Surgeons (ACS)-certified Level I Trauma Center in mid-Missouri and one of only six in the state.
    • We read for all of the MU collegiate sports teams
  • Academic Rank commensurate with experience, Non-tenure or tenure track
  • By maximizing all available retirement accounts, approximately $100K/year can be set aside pre-tax toward retirement. There are also flexible spending accounts for dependent care (child or older adult).
Research:
Looking to the future, MU is making huge investments in medical research. Learn more about what we’re doing in research here -  NextGen Precision Health Institute
We have a strong basic science division with strength in MRI physics. Research coordinator and biostatistical support for clinical faculty research projects are provided. 

Required Qualifications:
  • MD/DO, ABR Board-certified in Radiology
  • Successful completion of an MSK imaging fellowship
Candidates will be evaluated on: 
  • 3+ years of subspecialty practice in MSK Imaging
  • History of academic success in education, research, service, and/or leadership

Employees of the University of Missouri and University of Missouri Healthcare are eligible for the Public Student Loan Forgiveness Program.

Our Community

Columbia is rated by Forbes magazine as the fifth best small city for business and careers in America and is consistently rated a top place to live by Money Magazine, boasting a low cost of living, a vibrant community, and nationally renowned public schools. Columbia is an ideal college town that combines small-town comforts, and community spirit, with big-city culture, activities, and resources. Our community is energetic and engaged, packed with restaurants and entertainment venues, and hosts more than a dozen annual cultural festivals.

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This position is eligible for University benefits. The University offers a comprehensive benefit package, including medical, dental, and vision plans, retirement, and educational fee discounts. For additional information on University benefits, please visit the Faculty & Staff Benefits website at U.M. System Total Rewards Benefits

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