Diagnostic Radiologist Needed for Locum Tenens Inpatient and ER Facility Coverage in Bronx, NY

Job Reference: ORD-222424-MD-NY | Locum tenens diagnostic radiology position starting January 2027, ongoing.

About the Facility

This academic medical center in the Bronx, NY provides diagnostic radiology services across inpatient and emergency room service lines. All imaging interpretation is conducted remotely via telehealth, with established clinical protocols supporting accurate and timely diagnostic report generation. Locum tenens coverage is sought to address current diagnostic radiology staffing needs beginning January 2027 on an ongoing basis.

Schedule

• Shift type: Night shift, 9:00 PM – 7:00 AM EST
• Shift length: 10 hours
• Call required: No
• Assignment type: Inpatient and ER coverage

Responsibilities

• Provide 100% remote diagnostic imaging interpretation via telehealth for inpatient and emergency room service lines
• Expected volume: 90–110 studies per 10-hour shift (average ~100)
• Estimated study breakdown per shift:
  • 45–55 plain film / radiographs
  • 30–40 CT (body and neuro)
  • 5–8 ultrasound
  • Occasional neuro MRI
• Covered modalities: CT Body, CT Neuro, plain film/radiographs, ultrasound, occasional neuro MRI
• No mammography or nuclear medicine interpretation required

Requirements

• Board certification in Diagnostic Radiology required
• No call responsibilities

Facility Location

The Bronx offers a range of cultural and recreational attractions for clinicians on assignment. The Belmont neighborhood features artisanal food shops and specialty stores with local and imported goods, reflecting notable cultural ties to figures such as Chazz Palminteri and Dion DiMucci of Dion and the Belmonts. The Bartow-Pell Mansion Museum, a Greek Revival estate and designated New York City and National Landmark, stands as the only surviving estate in the Pelham Bay community. Dining options in the area include Jimmy's Grand Cafe, which serves a brunch menu with a Bronx Latino influence.

Additional Details

• Case load: 90+ studies per shift
• Location type: 100% remote / telehealth
• Government facility: No
• Procedures: None (100% remote interpretation)
• Equipment / PACS system: Variable
• Modalities: CT Body, CT Neuro, plain film, ultrasound, occasional neuro MRI
• Dictation system: Variable