Interventional Radiology Locum job in Lexington, KY

UPDATED DESCRIPTION :

This is a good opportunity for a locums interested in getting to KY because we an consider candidates with IMLC. Those with a clean background history could start as early for our open shifts in May and have dates into December 2026 with extensions options into 2027**

Baptist Health Lexington - Interventional Radiology is in search Full Time or Part Time Physician (MD/DO) providers for Locum Tenens due to an open vacancy.

We are looking for a provider to start in August, possibly sooner, pending the onboarding timeline of 90-120 days (time depends on the responsiveness of locums to provide requirements).

Shifts: Daytime Patient Care(8a-4:30p) and Night Call (4:30p-8a) with weekend call that ends Mondays 8 am.

Credentials Accepted: Physician (MD/DO)

Board Certified, IR

Certifications: BLS, DEA

Epic Experience strongly preferred

Hands on/Supervision: None

Will Locums be sole provider: yes

Required Experience in: Onsite IR, will read studies when not busy with procedures, Must reach most general and do more IR procedures.

Most IR procedures including paras, thoras, biopsies, arthrograms, lumbar punctures, angio, etc.

We have a separate Radiology group that does all the diagnostic exams such as CTs, MRIs, Ultrasounds, etc. So, this position would solely be doing Interventional Radiology.

We are body IR. All of the neuro procedures go to the Cath Lab. Please see below for a list of common procedures:

Paras

Thoras

Biopsies

Drains

Tunneled/Non-Tunneled Dialysis Catheters

Port Placement

Neph Tubes

CASE LOGS: 2 years of Case logs to support procedures will be required.

Lower Volume:

GI Bleeds (Angio/Embo)

Ablation (Cryo/Microwave)

IVC Filter Placement

Facility: Baptist Health Lexington

Address: 1740 NICHOLASVILLE RD

City: LEXINGTON

State: KY

Facility Type: Acute Care Hospitals

Beds: 383

Setting: Inpatient, with after hours Call required

Dates needed:

Monday- Friday-Daytime Patient Care(8a-4:30p) and Night Call (4:30p-8a) with weekend call that ends Mondays 8 am.

A hospital is actively searching for Board-Certified (BC) Interventional Radiologists (MD/DO) to cover an open vacancy on an ongoing basis. This role requires on-site body IR procedure coverage and dedicated call responsibilities.

Assignment Details

• Specialty: Interventional Radiology (Body IR focus)
• Start Date: February 1, 2026 (Target start date, or ASAP pending credentialing)
• End Date: Ongoing
• Commitment: Full-Time or Part-Time
• Coverage Type: Call + Clinic
• Credentialing Timeline: 90–120 days (dependent on locum responsiveness)
• Sole Provider: Yes, the locum will be the sole provider during their shift/call.

Schedule & Shifts

Shifts include daily patient care, night call, and weekend call.

• Daytime Patient Care: 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM
• Night Call: 4:30 PM – 8:00 AM
• Weekend Call: Continuous 24-hour call blocks ending Monday at 8:00 AM.

Specific February - May 2026 Need Highlights:

• Feb 1: 24-hour call
• Feb 2 – 6: Day shift with night call (Night call: Feb 2–5)
• Feb 21 & 22: 24-hour call
• Feb 25 – 28: Day shift with night call
• Feb 28 & Mar 1: 24-hour weekend call
• Mar 14 & 15: 24-hour weekend call
• Apr 18 & 19: 24-hour weekend call
• May 18 & 19: 24-hour weekend call

Scope of Work & Procedures

• Focus: 100% Interventional Radiology (IR). A separate Radiology group handles all diagnostic exams (CTs, MRIs, Ultrasounds, etc.).
• Activity: Onsite IR procedures. When not busy with procedures, the locum will read IR-related studies.
• Must be proficient in general IR and capable of performing a wide range of procedures.
• Common Procedures (Body IR):
  • Paras, Thoras, Biopsies, Drains
  • Tunneled/Non-Tunneled Dialysis Catheters, Port Placement, Neph Tubes
  • Neuro procedures are NOT performed by this service (go to the Cath Lab).
• Lower Volume Procedures: GI Bleeds (Angio/Embo), Ablation (Cryo/Microwave), IVC Filter Placement.

Requirements & Logistics

• Credentials: Physician (MD/DO)
• Board Status: Board Certified (BC) in IR.
• Certifications: BLS, DEA
• Experience: Epic experience strongly preferred.
• Case Logs: Two years of case logs to support procedures will be required.
• Supervision: None (The locum will be the sole IR provider).
• Privileges: Full Privileges available.