Pediatric Radiologist in Chief

Responsibilities

Position Summary

The Pediatric Radiologist-in-Chief provides strategic, clinical, operational, and academic leadership for Pediatric Radiology across the Norton Children’s system and serves as Division Chief within the Department of Pediatrics at the University of Louisville School of Medicine. This individual is responsible for ensuring the delivery of high-quality, patient-centered pediatric imaging services while advancing innovation, program growth, education, and research.

The Radiologist-in-Chief leads a comprehensive pediatric radiology service line and collaborates closely with hospital, medical group, and academic leadership to support the clinical, educational, and research missions of Norton Children’s Hospital, Norton Children’s Research Institute, and the University of Louisville School of Medicine. The role is central to promoting excellence in care, fostering faculty development, and positioning the division for continued growth and national recognition.

Key Responsibilities

Leadership and Administration

• Provide overall leadership and direction for the clinical, operational, and academic activities of the Pediatric Radiology Service Line and Division.
• Lead divisional strategic planning, workforce planning, and program development in alignment with institutional priorities.
• Collaborate with the System Vice President for Pediatrics, Chief Clinical Officer, Hospital Medical Directors, Chief Administrative Officers, and the Department Chair on mission, vision, budgets, and long-term strategy.
• Oversee policies, protocols, and quality standards for pediatric radiology across the Norton Children’s system.
• Recruit, mentor, and retain a diverse, high-performing team of faculty and staff, fostering professional growth, collaboration, and engagement.
• Serve as an advocate for divisional faculty and represent Pediatric Radiology within departmental, hospital, and system leadership forums.
• Ensure delivery of high-quality, safe, and cost-effective patient care in compliance with regulatory, legal, and ethical standards.

Clinical Excellence

• Provide clinical oversight and participate, as appropriate, in the interpretation of pediatric imaging studies across all modalities, including radiography, fluoroscopy, ultrasound, CT, MRI, interventional radiology, nuclear medicine, cardiac imaging, and neuroradiology.
• Ensure adherence to best practices in pediatric imaging, with particular emphasis on radiation safety and dose reduction.
• Collaborate closely with pediatric and pediatric subspecialty providers through multidisciplinary conferences and daily clinical interactions to support integrated, high-quality patient care.
• Promote continuous quality improvement, patient safety initiatives, and evidence-based clinical practice across the service line.

Education and Research

• Provide strategic and operational leadership for the division’s educational mission, including training of medical students, residents, and fellows.
• Foster excellence in teaching and mentorship among faculty and trainees.
• Support and promote scholarly activity, including clinical and translational research, quality improvement, and innovation.
• Encourage and assist faculty in obtaining external funding and disseminating scholarly work through peer-reviewed publications and national and international presentations.
• Strengthen collaborative research efforts with Norton Children’s Research Institute and the University of Louisville School of Medicine.

Qualifications

Qualifications and Experience

Required

• Doctor of Medicine (MD), Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO), or foreign equivalent.
• Board Certification by the American Board of Radiology.
• Completion of an ACGME-accredited fellowship in Pediatric Radiology.
• Eligibility for medical licensure in Kentucky and Indiana, or ability to obtain licensure upon hire, including DEA registration and state-specific certifications.
• Demonstrated leadership and administrative experience in an academic medical center and/or children’s hospital setting.
• Strong commitment to the academic tripartite mission of patient care, education, and research.

Preferred

• Certificate of Added Qualification (CAQ) in Pediatric Radiology.
• Experience recruiting, mentoring, and developing faculty.
• Demonstrated success in program development, innovation, and service line growth.
• Experience with quality improvement, patient safety initiatives, and multidisciplinary collaboration.

Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

Norton Children’s and the University of Louisville are committed to fostering a diverse, equitable, and inclusive academic environment. The successful candidate will demonstrate a commitment to advancing diversity, equity, and inclusion in clinical care, education, research, and leadership.

Why This Opportunity

This role offers a unique opportunity to lead and shape a comprehensive pediatric radiology program within a highly integrated children’s health system and academic medical center. The Pediatric Radiologist-in-Chief will play a key role in advancing clinical excellence, innovation, education, and research while contributing to the continued growth and national prominence of Norton Children’s and the University of Louisville School of Medicine.