Neuroradiology Locum in Pittsburgh, PA
Phoenix, Arizona, United States
Contact Details:
Register to View

Job Summary

Occupation Physician
Specialty Radiology-Neuroradiology
Degree Required MD/DO
Position Type Locums/Travel
Work Environment Hospital
Location Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States
Visa Sponsorship No

Job Description

Last Update: 5/08/24
Shifts/Month: 22 shifts, per provider, per month
Board Status: Board Certified

SHIFT/SCHEDULE INFORMATION
  • M-Friday | 8a-5p
  • Call hours are 5p – 8a
  • Schedule Breakdown: If on call, would be on call for the entire week: 8a - 5p clinic Monday – Friday, call hours 5p – 8a. Call will be approximately 1 week/month.

JOB INFORMATION
  • Typical Day: Case mix can vary based on shift assignments; from fully interpreting scans to some procedural (performing and/or supervising). Will work with APPs as well as Residents and Fellows.
  • Diagnostic work only. They do not have to supervise the PA for any procedures.
  • Volume: Approximately 50 cases with a mix of CT/MRI and a mix of ED/IP/OP; probably a third each depending on if the internal Telerad division is taking all of the ED CT work then those ratios will change.
  • Modalities: CT, MRI, occasional x-rays for shunt series, orbital x-ray clearance.
  • Trauma Level: I
  • APP/Mid-Level Coverage Avail: Yes
  • Call is only high priority or emergency needs as Residents typically provide immediate need coverage for facilities.
  • Procedures: May have to do LP/myelograms
  • Telemedicine an option? No
  • Current telerad division is helping to decompress volume received coming from ED so onsite Neurorads can attend to higher level cases.
  • Will provider work solo? Yes
  • Other specialties on-site: All except pediatric
  • Premier level one health system in Pittsburgh with an extensive cancer center, receiving high level cases.
  • Adult 95%
  • Pediatric 5%
  • EMR: Cerner
  • Voice Recognition system: Power Scribe
  • Time to Credential: 5 - 6 months, Emergency privs not available
  • Reason for Opening: Turnover/vacancy
  • Orientation, 8a-5p, 5p-8a (Call)
  • Estimated shifts per month:- 22