Locum Tenens Interventional Radiologist Needs in ND!

ATC West Healthcare Services is seeking a locum tenens Interventional Radiologist to provide general IR coverage. The role focuses on a broad range of IR procedures, with stroke thrombectomy capabilities preferred but not required. This is an ongoing need beginning in early 2026 due to existing locums taking an extended break.

Dates / Schedule

• Start: March 2026 (possible February availability)

• Duration: Ongoing

• Day Shift: 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM (8-hour on-site day)

• Weekday Call: 4:00 PM – 8:00 AM

• Weekend Call: 24-hour call coverage

• Average Procedures (Day Shift): 10–15

• Average Callback Hours:

  • Weekday: ~2.5 hours

  • Weekend: ~1.3 hours

Job Details & Responsibilities

• Provide general Interventional Radiology coverage

• Handle emergency call-backs as needed (primarily for urgent cases)

• No diagnostic reads required between IR cases

• Coverage includes weekday, evening, and weekend call

• EMR system: Epic
  

• Reason for coverage: Existing locums taking a 6-month break

Required Skills & Qualifications

Clinical Experience (Required):
Provider must have general IR experience and be able to independently perform the full list of procedures below:

• Diagnostic & therapeutic angiography (venous/arterial)

• Angioplasty & stenting (venous/arterial)

• Thrombolysis & embolization therapies

• Vascular access devices, PICCs, central lines, ports

• IVC filters, TIPS

• Drainages, aspirations, biopsies (including bone)

• Biliary & renal extractions

• Thoracentesis, paracentesis

• Myelography, pain management procedures

• PTC, blood patches, joint/epidural injections

• Vertebroplasty, arthrograms, chest tubes

• Uterine artery embolization

• Liver Y90/TACE

• G-tubes, nephrostomy & ureteral stents

• Renal fistulograms, cryoablation

Preferred (Not Required):

• Neuro IR / stroke thrombectomy

Licensing & Certification:

• Board Certified – Required

• North Dakota license or IMLC – Required

• IR residency/fellowship – Required

• ACLS & BLS – Required

• Clean malpractice history – Preferred

Credentialing:

• Timeframe: 60–90 days

• ND license required prior to credentialing

• NPDB self-query dated within 30 days of submission

• Must complete full procedure checklist (Yes/No) and include in submission notes