The radiology department at Riverside University Health System (RUHS) has an opening for a diagnostic radiologist. This position is available within the Loma Linda University Faculty Medical Group, Department of Radiology affiliation with Riverside University Health System.
Located in the heart of beautiful Southern California in the area known as the Inland Empire, the hospital is situated conveniently halfway between Los Angeles and Palm Springs. Our location places us within one hour of surfing at the beach, camping in the desert, skiing in the mountains, or catching a play in Los Angeles. There are six major airports within an hour's drive.
The ideal candidate would be interested in a mix of imaging studies, mammography is optional. A radiology residency, with an integrated clinical year began in July 2022. In addition to radiology resident teaching, there are quarterly lectures to family and internal medicine residents. Responsibilities would include participation in ongoing quality improvement and scholarly activity. The department is rapidly expanding to meet the needs of the patients with over 200,000 imaging examinations per year and ongoing installation of new equipment.
The candidate will provide a proportion of the full time base of 13 weeks of call coverage for fluoroscopic studies, weekend film reading from home and share of holiday coverage with the team. Currently coverage includes an average 1-2 shifts per week from home with hours 7am - 4pm or 11am - 8pm and the remainder on site from 8am - 5pm. There is no scheduled work after 8pm or before 7am. Back up coverage is available whenever required.
Riverside University Health System (RUHS) is a 439-bed University-affiliated teaching hospital with over 60 hospital-based primary and specialty care clinics located throughout Riverside county. Residents in all specialties, medical students and critical care fellowships rotate through our site. This facility has been named a Top Performer on Key Quality Measures by The Joint Commission, is a Level I Trauma Center, has a new Center of Excellence for Research and is a Primary Stroke Center.
Compensation & Benefits
The compensation range listed is for starting base compensation only and is adjusted based upon years of experience and/or faculty rank: $500,000- $550,000. This amount does not include variable compensation or extra productivity and is subject to the individual department compensation plans. More information on compensation is discussed with the departments during the recruitment process.
Our benefits include:
- Signing bonus
- Generous Retirement Contribution
- Comprehensive Medical/Dental Coverage
- Competitive Vacation & Sick Days
- CME Days and Funds
- Relocation Assistance (if applicable)
- Paid Malpractice Insurance
- Paid Life Insurance
- Loan Repayment/State & Federal (If eligible)
For more information on Loan Forgiveness, please click on the links below:
Public Service Loan Forgiveness
We are a California Employer - Please note that a California residency is required upon start date.
This opportunity is not eligible for a Conrad 30 Waiver.
Interested Candidates please reach out to Dr. Monika Kief-Garcia, Chair of Radiology at RUHS
- m.kiefgarcia@ruhealth.org
- (951) 486-4072
