Staff Physician (Casual), Nuclear Medicine - Diagnostic and Interventional Imaging, McGovern Medical School

About the role

Institution: UTHealth Houston

The Department of Diagnostic & Interventional Imaging is seeking a trained Staff Physician in Nuclear Medicine to join our growing radiology department across the Greater Houston area. The successful candidate will provide a broad range of image-guided diagnostic procedures.

Position Key Accountabilities:

• Perform and interpret a broad range of nuclear medicine and molecular imaging studies, including PET/CT, SPECT/CT, planar imaging, and other specialized examinations.
• Evaluate patients and determine the most appropriate nuclear medicine imaging or therapeutic approach.
• Provide and oversee radiopharmaceutical therapies in accordance with established clinical protocols and regulatory requirements.
• Collaborate with referring physicians and multidisciplinary care teams to support accurate diagnosis, treatment planning, and follow-up.
• Provide pre- and post-procedure patient management, including counseling regarding preparation, radiation safety, and follow-up care.
• Participate in inpatient and outpatient nuclear medicine services across affiliated clinical sites.
• Contribute to departmental quality improvement, education, research, and peer-review activities.
• Participate in resident, fellow, technologist, and medical student education.
• Participate in call coverage as assigned.

Qualifications:

• MD or DO degree from an accredited medical school.
• Completion of an accredited Diagnostic Radiology residency or equivalent training.
• Fellowship training in Nuclear Medicine, Nuclear Radiology, or equivalent qualifications.
• Board certification or board eligibility in Diagnostic Radiology and/or Nuclear Medicine, as applicable.
• Texas Medical License or Faculty Temporary License.
• Eligibility for appropriate federal and state radioactive materials and radiopharmaceutical authorizations.
• Strong clinical, interpretive, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Experience with PET/CT, SPECT/CT, radionuclide therapy, and other nuclear medicine procedures preferred.
• Commitment to patient-centered care, multidisciplinary collaboration, education, and continuous quality improvement.