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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 Anchorage, Alaska, United States
Visa Sponsorship No

Job Description

Last Update: 12/22/14
Job Description & Requirements
Interventional Radiologist - Physician - (Radiology - VIR - Inter Rad) Locum Tenens
StartDate: ASAP Available Shifts: 8 Hour/Day

A radiologist group in Anchorage, Alaska is looking for vacation coverage starting in 2014. The interventional radiologist would like to take 8 to 16 weeks a year throughout the year. He is open to providers that do not currently have an AK license. He needs an Interventional Radiologist that is OK doing 20% IR and 80% diagnostic. The IR procedures run the entire gamut except there is no Neuro IR, oncology, or vascular procedures. The radiologist will need to be able to perform all Mammo procedures, biopsies, drainages, ports, thrombolytic, stents, angioplasty, embolisms, bleeders, Gastrostomy tubes. This is all inpatient acute care and tertiary setting. When the radiologist is not performing procedures they will be doing Diagnostic reads approximately 40-80 a day. They read all modalities but Mammography is not required. The group uses McKesson PACS and Powerscribe for the voice recognition. The weeks will be scheduled in blocks and there will be nightly and weekend call re

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
Glacier cruises, white water rafting, wildlife excursions—these are just some of the exciting outdoor pursuits that travelers enjoy when they work in Anchorage. Surrounded by dramatic glaciers, majestic mountains and an abundance of wildlife, this region of Alaska offers a slice of untamed wilderness and excellent travel health care opportunities.

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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