Baylor College of Medicine and Department Summary:

Baylor College of Medicine, located in the heart of the Texas Medical Center, is a leading academic health sciences institution dedicated to advancing education, research, healthcare, and community service both locally and globally. Baylor College of Medicine is recognized among the nation's top graduate and medical education programs, earning Tier 1 status in Best Medical Schools: Research and ranking highly in several specialty areas in the U.S. News & World Report Best Medical Schools rankings.

Summary

The Emergency Radiology Physician provides remote overnight diagnostic radiology services in support of Baylor College of Medicine and its affiliated clinical facilities. The physician is responsible for the timely interpretation of imaging studies, maintaining required clinical privileges and credentials, and participating in a rotating overnight coverage schedule.

Job Duties

Provide remote diagnostic radiology services during assigned overnight shifts, ensuring timely and accurate interpretation of imaging studies for emergency, urgent, and inpatient care.

Maintain active medical staff privileges at Baylor College of Medicine-affiliated institutions, including:

• Baylor St. Luke's Medical Center
• McNair Campus
• OTM
• CHI-affiliated facilities
• Other affiliated institutions as required

Maintain active credentialing and enrollment with Baylor MedCare and any additional practice locations or entities required to support clinical responsibilities.

Serve within the Section of Emergency Radiology and participate in a rotating overnight coverage schedule of approximately one week on service every three weeks, totaling approximately 17.3 service weeks per year.

Provide overnight coverage according to the following general schedule:

• Monday-Friday: Shifts generally begin between 7:00 PM and 9:00 PM CST and conclude between 4:00 AM and 6:00 AM CST (approximately 9 hours per shift).
• Saturday-Sunday: Shifts generally begin between 6:00 PM and 8:00 PM CST and conclude between 5:00 AM and 7:00 AM CST (approximately 11 hours per shift).

Participate in the section's established rotating coverage schedule and fulfill departmental service obligations.

Maintain all required medical licensure, board certification, continuing medical education, credentialing, and professional standards necessary to practice within Baylor College of Medicine and affiliated clinical facilities.

Schedule and Benefits

This position follows a rotating schedule of approximately one week on service and two weeks off service throughout the year. Paid Time Off (PTO), Continuing Medical Education (CME) leave, and floating holidays are incorporated into the off-service periods and rotating schedule. The position offers a flexible remote work environment while supporting continuous overnight emergency radiology coverage for Baylor College of Medicine and its affiliated healthcare partners.