Musculoskeletal Radiology Locum Tenens Physician

osition Overview

A large regional medical center in Pennsylvania is seeking a Board-Certified Musculoskeletal Radiologist for a 6-month locum tenens assignment. The provider will perform a balanced mix of MSK and general diagnostic reads for both inpatient and outpatient settings. Remote work is available for weekend coverage, with approximately eight on-call shifts per quarter.

This assignment includes full-time weekday hours, overtime eligibility after 10 hours per day or 168 hours per week, and competitive pay at the top 10% of current market rates for radiologists with MSK expertise. Travel and lodging are prepaid, malpractice coverage is provided, and full credentialing support is available through HPA Healthcare.

Estimated Total Earnings (6 months): $305,400

Assignment Highlights

• Schedule: Monday – Friday, 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.

• On-Call: Approximately 8 shifts per quarter (remote call permitted)

• Remote Reading: Allowed on weekends

• RVU Minimum: 8,431

• Patient Volume: ~30 patients per day, plus 200–250 films daily

• Case Mix: 50% Musculoskeletal / 50% General

• Reading Sites: Philadelphia & Montgomery campuses

• Team Size: 24.4 FTEs (26 total radiologists)

• Credentialing Timeline: 60–90 days (temp privileges available)

• Travel & Lodging: Prepaid

• Malpractice Insurance: Provided by HPA Healthcare

Pay Ranking: Top 10% of U.S. locum MSK Radiologist market based on 2025 rate data.

Skills & Experience

• MD or DO required; ABR Board Certified.

• Fellowship training in Musculoskeletal Radiology preferred.

• Ability to interpret 100+ x-rays or 30 CT/MRI studies daily.

• Competence in general diagnostic radiology, MSK, neuro, and body imaging.

• Experience with PowerScribe and Fuji PACS systems.

• High-volume accuracy and efficiency in both inpatient and outpatient environments.

Job Responsibilities

• Perform high-quality reads across MSK and general radiology modalities.

• Participate in scheduled weekday shifts and designated on-call assignments.

• Support clinical teams through timely and accurate interpretations.

• Complete remote readings as assigned on weekends or call shifts.

• Maintain productivity benchmarks (8,431 RVU minimum).

• Ensure compliance with hospital and Joint Commission standards.