Locum Interventional Radiology Physician needed in Bismarck, North Dakota!

CHI St. Alexius (Bismarck, ND)

CHI St. Alexius is seeking a locum Interventional Radiologist to provide general IR coverage. Coverage includes weekday onsite shifts and call responsibilities. Ongoing dates are expected to begin in early 2026.

Schedule & Coverage

• Weekday onsite coverage typically 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM

• Evening call from 4:00 PM – 8:00 AM

• 24-hour call coverage on weekends

• Average of 10–15 procedures per onsite day

• Callback is primarily for emergency cases

• No diagnostic reading required between IR cases

Practice Setting

• Hospital-based practice

• EMR: Epic

• Reason for coverage: Temporary gap while current locum provider is on leave

Required Procedures
Providers must have experience performing general interventional radiology procedures, including but not limited to:

• Diagnostic and therapeutic vascular interventions

• Angiography, angioplasty, stenting, thrombolysis, and embolization

• Vascular access procedures including PICC lines, central lines, and port placements

• IVC filter placement and TIPS procedures

• Drainage and aspiration procedures

• Needle biopsies (above and below diaphragm and bone)

• Biliary and renal extractions

• Thoracentesis and paracentesis

• Myelography and pain management procedures

• Vertebroplasty and joint/epidural injections

• Chest tube placement

• Uterine artery embolization

• Liver Y90/TACE procedures

• Gastrostomy tube placement

• Nephrostomy and ureteral stent placement

• Cryoablation and fistulograms

Stroke thrombectomy capability is preferred but not required.

Requirements

• Board Certification required

• North Dakota medical license or IMLC eligibility required

• Completion of residency/fellowship required

• ACLS and BLS certifications required

• Clean malpractice history preferred

• Providers must complete and submit a procedure competency checklist

• NPDB self-query report dated within 30 days of submission

• Availability required at time of name clear

Credentialing

• Estimated timeframe: 60–90 days

• North Dakota licensure and full credentialing required prior to start

Travel

• Travel and lodging available in accordance with guidelines

• Open to providers requiring air travel