Locums - Altoona, Pennsylvania, Interventional Radiologist Job (IMLC Welcome)
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We are seeking an experienced, board-certified Interventional Radiologist for a locum tenens opportunity in Altoona, Pennsylvania. This position offers a consistent one-week-on, one-week-off schedule, a diverse community interventional radiology caseload, and support from experienced advanced practice providers and diagnostic radiologists.
The ideal candidate will have a strong community IR skill set, be comfortable working independently, and be willing to provide diagnostic radiology reading coverage between procedures.
Schedule & CoverageThe coverage schedule follows a Monday–Sunday rotation, with hospital shifts Monday through Friday and evening, overnight, and weekend call coverage.
- Monday–Friday: Hospital coverage, 7:00 AM–4:00 PM
- Weekday call: 4:00 PM–7:00 AM
- Saturday: 24-hour call, 7:00 AM–7:00 AM Sunday
- Sunday: 24-hour call, 7:00 AM–7:00 AM Monday
- Rotation: Typically one week on, one week off
- Call response: 30-minute response time
- Call type: Telephone availability with potential call-in for emergent procedures
The physician will provide daytime procedural coverage during the scheduled workweek, followed by evening and overnight call and weekend call through Monday at 7:00 AM.
Clinical Responsibilities- Perform community interventional radiology procedures
- Manage emergent IR cases requiring overnight or weekend intervention
- Provide diagnostic radiology reading coverage between procedures as needed
- Oversee IR advanced practice providers performing procedures within their approved skill sets
- Evaluate patients and provide procedural consultations
- Collaborate with diagnostic radiologists and other hospital-based specialists
- Provide appropriate patient assessment and follow-up care
The covering physician will be the only interventional radiologist on-site during assigned coverage. Support includes three IR advanced practice providers and at least one to two diagnostic radiologists on-site during weekday coverage.
Procedures & Case MixThe position involves a broad community IR skill set, including:
- Lumbar punctures
- Thoracentesis
- Paracentesis
- Image-guided biopsies
- Other routine and emergent interventional radiology procedures
Approximate daily volume:
- 10 total cases
- 7 inpatients
- 3 outpatients
- 2 consultations
- 2 evaluations
The case mix is approximately 70% interventional radiology and 30% diagnostic radiology. The patient population is approximately 95% adult and 5% pediatric.
Requirements- Board certification in Interventional Radiology
- Minimum of 5 years of experience
- Active Pennsylvania medical license required to apply
- Current IMLC candidates welcome for expedited licensure, subject to Pennsylvania licensing requirements
- ACLS certification
- BLS certification
- Active DEA registration
- Comfortable working independently and providing on-call coverage
- Community IR procedural experience
- Ability to read diagnostic studies and oversee IR APP procedures
CSR registration is not required.
Facility & Clinical Support- 380-bed hospital
- Level III trauma designation
- Epic Bridges EMR
- PowerScribe voice recognition
- IR APP support
- On-site diagnostic radiology support during weekday coverage
On-site specialties include anesthesia, vascular services, oncology, cardiology, emergency medicine, trauma, and critical care.
Why Consider This Opportunity?- Consistent one-week-on, one-week-off scheduling
- Approximately 7 coverage days per month
- Broad community IR procedural experience
- Established APP support
- Access to diagnostic radiology colleagues during weekday coverage
- Diverse clinical cases in a hospital with extensive specialty resources
- IMLC candidates welcome
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