Diagnostic Radiologist Needed for Locum Tenens Coverage at Facility in Western Mississippi

Job Reference: ORD-224272-MD-MS | Title: MD | Dates Needed: November – Ongoing | Shift Type: Day Shift | Assignment Type: Inpatient | Call Required: No | Board Certification Required: Yes | Job Duration: Locums

About the Facility

This facility is a level three trauma center providing inpatient diagnostic radiology and interventional radiology services across multiple imaging modalities. The facility utilizes Philips imaging equipment and Power Scribe 360 dictation software to support accurate and timely imaging interpretation. The facility maintains a trajectory of growth and is expanding its clinical capabilities and service offerings.

Location

Mississippi offers a range of experiences suited to varied interests, including musical heritage destinations such as the Delta Blues Museum and the B.B. King Museum, as well as outdoor pursuits including kayaking, hiking, and fishing across diverse landscapes. Clinicians on assignment may also engage with the state's history through sites such as Vicksburg National Military Park and the Natchez Trace Parkway, while the Gulf Islands National Seashore and coastal areas provide nature-focused activities. Additional attractions include the Mississippi Aquarium, the Grammy Museum, casino entertainment, and a range of dining and cultural destinations available throughout the state.

Responsibilities

• Provide on-site inpatient diagnostic imaging interpretation and interventional radiology services during day shift hours, Monday through Friday.
• Perform approximately 5 IR procedures per day, ranging from light to heavy interventional cases, including paracentesis, thoracentesis, guided biopsies, and barium swallows.
• Conduct diagnostic reading between procedures.
• Cover modalities including CT, ultrasound, plain film, MRI, and nuclear medicine.
• Complete dictation via Power Scribe 360 in accordance with established facility protocols.

Requirements

• Board certification required.
• Ability to perform interventional radiology procedures (paracentesis, thoracentesis, guided biopsies, barium swallows).
• Experience with diagnostic reading across CT, ultrasound, plain film, MRI, and nuclear medicine.
• Proficiency with Power Scribe 360 dictation software.

Assignment Details

• Case Load: 5 IR cases per day with diagnostic reading in between
• Patient Population: Adults
• Location Type: On-Site
• Government Facility: No
• Procedures: Paracentesis, thoracentesis, guided biopsies, barium swallows
• Equipment/PACS System: Philips
• Modalities: CT, US, PF, MRI, NM
• Dictation System: Power Scribe 360