Academic Thoracic Radiologist - Lung Cancer Screening Program

The Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai is seeking a fellowship-trained thoracic or cardiothoracic radiologist to join its academic lung cancer screening program. This role offers substantial opportunities for participation in research activities within the International Early Lung Cancer Action Program (I-ELCAP), one of the largest multicenter programs for early lung cancer detection. The successful candidate will dedicate most clinical efforts to lung cancer screening and longitudinal CT interpretation, contributing to both patient care and academic advancement.

Practice Info

• Part of the International Early Lung Cancer Action Program (I-ELCAP)
• Program includes centralized interpretation of low-dose CT examinations, development and implementation of screening protocols, quality assurance, education, and an extensive clinical research program
• Multidisciplinary clinical and research teams supporting the program
• Team of research fellows and investigators working in lung cancer screening, quantitative imaging, artificial intelligence, nodule assessment, and screening implementation

Responsibilities

• Interpret low-dose CT screening examinations
• Evaluate and manage pulmonary nodules
• Compare with prior imaging
• Participate in screening quality-assurance activities
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary clinical and research teams
• Participate in ongoing investigations and development of new research projects
• Teach radiology residents and fellows
• Participate in conferences and lectures related to thoracic imaging and lung cancer screening

Compensation

• Compensation range from $480,000 to $545,000 (not including bonuses / incentive compensation or benefits)
• The salary range listed is for full-time employment and does not include bonuses / incentive compensation or benefits

Shift & Schedule

• Position is anticipated initially to be approximately 50% effort
• May be performed predominantly remotely, with appropriate participation in on-site academic, educational, and program activities

Requirements

• Completed an ACGME-accredited Diagnostic Radiology residency
• Completed fellowship training in thoracic or cardiothoracic imaging
• Board-certified or board-eligible by the American Board of Radiology
• Eligible for medical licensure in New York State
• Substantial prior experience in lung cancer screening and longitudinal pulmonary nodule assessment (preferred)
• Experience with quantitative CT imaging, screening program operations, quality assurance, or related clinical research (desirable)