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Interventional Radiologist - Physician - (Radiology - VIR - Inter Rad) Locum Tenens
Dallas, Texas, United States

Job Summary

Occupation Physician
Specialty Radiology-Interventional
Degree Required MD/DO
Position Type Permanent/Full-Time Locums/Travel Part-Time/Contract
Work Environment Ambulatory Surgery Center (ASC) Academic/Training Program Hospital Clinic/Private Practice
Location Salinas, California, United States
Visa Sponsorship No

Job Description

Last Update: 1/26/16
Job Description & Requirements
Interventional Radiologist - Physician - (Radiology - VIR - Inter Rad) Locum Tenens
StartDate: ASAP Available Shifts: 24 Hour/Day

A trauma center in central coastal California is looking for interventional radiologists to do weekend call / diagnostic half days on-site at 1-2 weekends per month starting January 2016 forward. The position consists of being on interventional call for the weekend (the exact start and send time has some flexibility). The radiologist will go onsite to the hospital from noon to 5pm on both Saturday and Sunday to read diagnostic studies and perform procedures. The procedure volume is 2-3 procedures a weekend done primarily during the afternoon on site hours. The most common procedures would be paracentesis, thoracentesis, embolizations, pelvic bleed, abscess drainages, stents, and central lines. The diagnostic studies primarily consist of cat scan, plain film, ultrasound, and MR 20-40 per day from the emergency room. This is a solo site, but there will be another radiologist at a sister hospital who can help if needed. The PACS is McKesson and voice recognition is Powerscribe.

An interventional radiologist(locum tenens) is a physician who utilizes minimally invasive, image-guided procedures and techniques to diagnose and treat patients for various conditions.

Facility Location
Located in central California, just eight miles from the Pacific Ocean, Salinas is home to a large agricultural industry where you can find some of the best locally grown produce in the country. The thrilling California Rodeo is held here every year and is considered to be one of the top rodeos in the nation. Also, be sure to check out one of the many museums, restaurants or cute boutiques located throughout the area.

Job Benefits
Staff Care typically arranges medical or dental malpractice insurance for contractor physicians and other specialists with whom we match to client opportunities. In addition, Staff Care locum tenens positions regularly receive highly competitive pay and a dedicated team to handle all travel, lodging, rental, and transportation needs.

About the Company
Staff Care, an AMN Healthcare company, is the nation's leader in locum tenens staffing. We provide flexible, temporary employment options for physicians, clinicians, and other allied health professionals in all specialties with a variety of healthcare organizations, typically with interim contracts lasting from one week to one year. AMN Healthcare is an EEO/AA/Disability/Protected Veteran Employer. We encourage minority and female applicants to apply.


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