Physician Radiology-Breast - Competitive Salary
Company: UKHC
Location: Lexington
Posted on: February 4, 2026
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Job Description:
Job Description ABOUT THE ROLE The University of Kentucky
Department of Radiology is seeking a board-certified or
board-eligible radiologist to join our growing Breast Imaging
Division. This is an excellent opportunity to practice in a
collaborative, education-focused academic environment while also
serving patients across multiple community sites in Central
Kentucky. Radiology | Breast Radiology | University of Kentucky
College of Medicine UK Albert B. Chandler Hospital: The University
of Kentucky Albert B. Chandler Hospital is a 569-bed acute care
hospital. It has Central and Eastern Kentucky’s only Level I trauma
center and handles the most severe traumas. It has the only Level 4
neonatal intensive care unit in the area to treat the sickest
infants. The hospital offers 100 intensive care beds, a
post-anesthesia care unit, 17 operating rooms, 14-bed labor and
delivery and 26 mother-baby rooms. The hospital draws upon the
resources of six UK colleges: Medicine, Nursing, Health Sciences,
Dentistry, Pharmacy, and Public Health. PRACTICE HIGHLIGHTS - Scope
of Practice: 100% breast imaging, including screening and
diagnostic mammography, breast ultrasound, breast MRI, and
image-guided procedures. - Practice Locations: UK Chandler Medical
Center in Lexington and affiliated community practice sites. -
Facilities & Technology: State-of-the-art breast imaging centers
with dedicated mammography units, ultrasound, MRI, and
stereotactic/tomosynthesis biopsy capability. - Support Staff:
Dedicated breast technologists, nurse navigators, and schedulers
who allow radiologists to focus on patient care. - Collaboration:
Strong multidisciplinary partnerships with breast surgery,
pathology, medical oncology, and radiation oncology. COMPENSATION
AND BENEFITS - transparent, competitive salary with a generous
sign-on bonus (AAMC benchmark–based) - $6,000 CME allowance
relocation support - Loan forgiveness eligibility - 5 weeks PTO -
Malpractice coverage (including tail) - Comprehensive medical,
dental, and vision insurance (with dependent coverage) - 200%
retirement plan match - Wellness and professional development
programs This package is designed to support your career growth,
financial well-being, and work-life balance. QUALIFICATIONS - We
welcome both experienced faculty and recent fellows interested in
pursuing a career in academic breast imaging. - MD/DO (or
equivalent) and board-certified/board-eligible by the American
Board of Radiology. - Subspecialty training and/or experience in
breast imaging, as well as basic procedural skills, are a plus. UK
HEALTHCARE HIGHLIGHTS AND IMPACTS - U.S. News ranked UK HealthCare
the 1 hospital in Kentucky for eight consecutive years. - Level I
Trauma Center. - Strong in cancer, ENT, OB-GYN, cardiology,
pediatric specialties, and high-volume complex procedures. - New
cancer and neuro center opening in 2027 - Kloiber Foundation Teen
Lounge UK HEALTHCARE LOCATIONS - Albert B. Chandler Hospital -
Kentucky Children’s Hospital - Eastern State Hospital - UK Good
Samaritan Hospital - King’s Daughters Medical Center (Ashland) -
St. Claire Regional Medical Center (Morehead) LIFE IN LEXINGTON
Ranked as one of the nation's best places to live and work,
Lexington offers many educational, cultural, and commercial
opportunities. With a population of over 250,000 people, Lexington
supports cultural attractions such as opera, ballet, theater, and
musical events. Surrounded by rolling hills and horse farms, the
Bluegrass Region is known for its natural beauty and for being the
horse capital of the world.
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