Interventional/Diagnostic Radiologist Needed for Locum Tenens Coverage at Facility in Southern West Virginia
Job Reference: ORD-226824-MD-WV | Title: MD | Dates Needed: ASAP – Ongoing, Monday–Friday | Shift: Day Shift | Assignment Type: Inpatient; Clinic | Call Required: No | Board Certification: Negotiable | Duration: Locums
About the Facility
This hospital provides inpatient and clinic-based interventional radiology and diagnostic radiology services to a regional patient population. The facility utilizes Meditech as its electronic medical records system and maintains the clinical infrastructure necessary to support diagnostic imaging and light procedural radiology service delivery on an on-site basis. Clinical operations are structured to accommodate day shift coverage Monday through Friday with no call requirements.
About the Facility Location
The region offers clinicians on assignment access to a range of outdoor and cultural attractions suited to varied interests. Natural destinations in the area support activities such as whitewater rafting, rock climbing, hiking, and mountain biking. Cultural offerings include performing arts venues, craft workshops, live music, and heritage experiences, complemented by dining and lodging options suited to both short- and long-term assignments.
About the Clinician's Workday
The interventional/diagnostic radiologist will provide on-site inpatient and clinic coverage Monday through Friday from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM, with no call responsibilities associated with this assignment. Clinical duties include diagnostic radiology reads across all basic modalities — CT, MRI, US, NM, and X-ray — comprising approximately 80% of the workload, with light interventional radiology procedures accounting for the remaining 20%.
- Procedural responsibilities: paracentesis, thoracentesis, lumbar puncture, drainages, and fine needle biopsies of the thyroid, breast, lymph node, and potentially liver and renal sites
- Average volume: 8–10 procedures per day
- Board certification through ABR or ABOR required or negotiable
- Active state medical license preferred; IMLC will be considered
Additional Job Details
- Case Load/PPD: 8–10
- Location Type: On-Site
- Government: No
- Procedures: Paracentesis, thoracentesis, lumbar puncture, drainages, fine needle biopsies (thyroid, breast, lymph node, liver, renal)
- Equipment/PACS System: Meditech EMR
- Modalities: CT, MRI, US, NM, X-ray; light IR