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Division Lead, Emergency Radiology

Jefferson Health | Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Jefferson Health is seeking a dynamic, forward-thinking Emergency Radiologist to serve as Division Lead of Emergency Radiology within our nationally recognized academic radiology department. This is a premier leadership opportunity to shape the future of emergency imaging at a high-volume, Level 1 trauma and tertiary referral center.

The Division Lead will provide clinical, operational, and academic leadership, advancing excellence in patient care while driving innovation in workflow, education, and research within a fast-paced emergency imaging environment.

Jefferson continues to invest in its physicians through a newly enhanced compensation model and a system-wide Sectra PACS implementation in 2026, reinforcing our commitment to efficiency, technology, and radiologist satisfaction.

Leadership & Clinical Responsibilities

• Provide strategic vision and operational oversight for the Emergency Radiology Division
• Interpret high-acuity emergency and trauma imaging in a high-volume academic medical center
• Partner closely with Emergency Medicine, Trauma Surgery, and subspecialty services to ensure rapid, accurate diagnoses
• Lead initiatives to optimize workflow, improve turnaround times, and enhance imaging protocols
• Oversee faculty scheduling and equitable shift distribution, including nights and weekends
• Mentor and support the professional development of faculty, residents, and fellows
• Drive quality improvement, safety, and performance initiatives
• Foster research, innovation, and academic scholarship in emergency imaging

Qualifications

• Board-certified in Diagnostic Radiology
• Fellowship training or substantial experience in Emergency/Trauma Radiology
• Demonstrated leadership experience in an academic or large clinical practice
• Strong interest in education, faculty development, and research
• Eligible for medical licensure in Pennsylvania

Compensation & Benefits

• Leadership-level compensation under a newly revised physician pay model
• Sign-on bonus
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Retirement options: Pension, 403(b), and 457 plans
• Generous PTO and CME support
• Malpractice insurance with tail coverage
• Short- and long-term disability and life insurance

About Jefferson Health

Jefferson Health is a nationally ranked, not-for-profit academic health system headquartered in the Greater Philadelphia region, with a broad footprint across Pennsylvania and New Jersey.

• 32 hospital campuses
• 700+ outpatient and urgent care locations
• 65,000 employees
• Home to Sidney Kimmel Medical College and a robust academic research enterprise

Jefferson is consistently ranked among the Top 15 largest not-for-profit health systems in the United States and is widely recognized for its leadership in patient care, education, and innovation.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Jefferson is committed to providing equal educational and employment opportunities for all individuals and does not discriminate based on age, race, color, religion, creed, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, marital status, pregnancy, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, military or veteran status, disability, or any other legally protected status.

Lead one of the region’s most advanced emergency radiology programs while shaping the future of academic emergency imaging.

For additional information please contact: [email protected]

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Nationally ranked, Jefferson, which is principally located in the greater Philadelphia region, Lehigh Valley and Northeastern Pennsylvania and southern New Jersey, is reimagining health care and higher education to create unparalleled value. Jefferson is more than 65,000 people strong, dedicated to providing the highest-quality, compassionate clinical care for patients; making our communities healthier and stronger; preparing tomorrow's professional leaders for 21st-century careers; and creating new knowledge through basic/programmatic, clinical and applied research. Thomas Jefferson University, home of Sidney Kimmel Medical College, Jefferson College of Nursing, and the Kanbar College of Design, Engineering and Commerce, dates back to 1824 and today comprises 10 colleges and three schools offering 200+ undergraduate and graduate programs to more than 8,300 students. Jefferson Health, nationally ranked as one of the top 15 not-for-profit health care systems in the country and the largest provider in the Philadelphia and Lehigh Valley areas, serves patients through millions of encounters each year at 32 hospitals campuses and more than 700 outpatient and urgent care locations throughout the region. Jefferson Health Plans is a not-for-profit managed health care organization providing a broad range of health coverage options in Pennsylvania and New Jersey for more than 35 years.    

Jefferson is committed to providing equal educa­tional and employment opportunities for all persons without regard to age, race, color, religion, creed, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, marital status, pregnancy, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, military status, veteran status, handicap or disability or any other protected group or status. 

Benefits

Jefferson offers a comprehensive package of benefits for full-time and part-time colleagues, including medical (including prescription), supplemental insurance, dental, vision, life and AD&D insurance, short- and long-term disability, flexible spending accounts, retirement plans, tuition assistance, as well as voluntary benefits, which provide colleagues with access to group rates on insurance and discounts. Colleagues have access to tuition discounts at Thomas Jefferson University after one year of full time service or two years of part time service. All colleagues, including those who work less than part-time (including per diem colleagues, adjunct faculty, and Jeff Temps), have access to medical (including prescription) insurance.

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