Radiology - Interventional Physician

Radiologist Locum Coverage

A stroke-certified general acute care hospital, is seeking a Radiologist to provide ongoing coverage beginning February . Coverage is needed due to a provider resignation.

Schedule:

Monday Friday, 8:00 AM 4:30 PM

Ongoing coverage opportunity

Practice Setting:

Hospital-based with potential outpatient imaging coverage in an affiliated building

Stroke-certified facility (not a designated trauma center or chest pain center)

EMR: Cerner

Supported by radiology nurses, technologists, and an affiliated Sacramento radiology group for overflow and after-hours reads

Clinical Responsibilities:

Hospital imaging coverage including stroke CTs, emergency department, ICU, and general inpatient imaging

Outpatient coverage may include supervising contrasted CTs, MRIs, and breast biopsies

Interpretation of approximately 50 imaging studies per day and performance of 4 6 procedures daily

Common Studies & Procedures:

CT, X-ray, and ultrasound interpretation

Lumbar punctures

Barium studies

Image-guided biopsies and drain placements

Interventional radiology procedures including thoracentesis, paracentesis, nephrostomy tubes, chest tubes, suprapubic catheter placement, abscess drainage, and thyroid/lung biopsies

Patient & Facility Volume:

ED volume: Approximately patients daily

Average inpatient/observation census: 50 patients (including ICU and OB)

Admissions: per day

Case mix includes medical, surgical, ICU, and obstetric patients

Required Qualifications:

Board Certified or Board Eligible in Radiology

Active California medical license

Completion of Residency and/or Fellowship training

California Fluoroscopy certification (required at submission)

BLS and DEA (required during credentialing)

NPDB self-query report dated within 30 days of presentation

Demonstrated procedural competency and acute care imaging experience

Availability at time of name clear

Travel:

Preferred hotel lodging accommodations

Primarily local travel preferred

Permanent