Interventional Radiologist
Assignment Details
Location: Minnesota
Provider Type: Physician (MD/DO)
Specialty: Interventional Radiology
Practice Setting: Inpatient / Hospital-Based
Coverage Type: Locum Tenens
Start Date: As Soon as Credentialed
Assignment Duration: Ongoing
Coverage Need: Multiple Physicians
Anticipated Staffing: 2 Interventional Radiologists at a Time
EMR: Epic
Open rates
Schedule
Monday-Sunday Coverage
Hospital Coverage: 8:00 AM-5:00 PM
Overnight Pager Call Required
Minimum 2 Weeks Per Month Preferred
Weekday and Weekend Coverage Required
Ongoing Coverage Following Credentialing
Call Coverage
Beeper Call Required
Call Ratio: 1:2
Overnight Pager Call
After-Hours Emergency Procedure Coverage
Average Callback Frequency: 1-2 Times Per Week
Must Be Available for Emergency Interventional Radiology Procedures
Patient Population / Volume
Adult Patients: 100%
Inpatient Coverage Only
Average Weekday Volume: 10 Cases Per Day
Average Weekend Volume: 6 Cases Per Day
Level I Trauma Center
Thrombectomy-Capable Stroke Center
Clinical Responsibilities
Provide Inpatient Interventional Radiology Services
Perform General Interventional Radiology Procedures
Perform Cerebral Embolectomy Procedures
Provide Interventional Radiology Coverage for Acute Stroke Patients
Perform Procedures Using Moderate Sedation
Evaluate Patients Requiring Image-Guided Interventions
Provide Emergency Interventional Radiology Services
Respond to After-Hours Procedure Requests
Participate in Overnight Pager Call
Manage Patients Before, During, and After Interventional Procedures
Collaborate With Hospital-Based Clinical Teams
Document Patient Care and Procedures in Epic
Required Procedures / Skills
General Interventional Radiology
Cerebral Embolectomy
Mechanical Thrombectomy for Acute Stroke
Moderate Sedation
Inpatient Image-Guided Interventions
Emergency Interventional Radiology Procedures
Hospital-Based Interventional Radiology Coverage
After-Hours Emergency Procedure Management
Clinical Practice Details
Interventional Radiology Coverage Only
Diagnostic Radiology Interpretation Not Required
Cerebral Embolectomy Required
Cerebral Aneurysm Management Not Required
No Teaching Responsibilities
No Leadership Responsibilities
Clinical Environment / Support
Level I Trauma Center
Thrombectomy-Capable Stroke Center
Hospital-Based Interventional Radiology Service
Inpatient Adult Population
Anticipated Coverage by 2 Interventional Radiologists at a Time
Epic EMR
Requirements
Board Certified or Board Eligible Within 5 Years of Residency - Required
Interventional Radiology Fellowship - Required
Minimum 2 Years of Clinical Practice Experience - Required
Active Minnesota Medical License - Preferred
Epic Experience - Preferred
ACLS Certification - Required
Experience Performing General Interventional Radiology Procedures - Required
Experience Performing Cerebral Embolectomy - Required
Proficiency With Moderate Sedation - Required
Must Be Comfortable Managing Acute Stroke Intervention Cases
Must Be Comfortable Providing Emergency Interventional Radiology Coverage
Must Be Available for Overnight Pager Call
Ability to Provide a Minimum of 2 Weeks Per Month - Preferred
Submission Requirements
Current Curriculum Vitae
Board Certification or Board Eligibility Status
Interventional Radiology Fellowship Training
Minimum 2 Years of Clinical Practice Experience
Minnesota Medical License Status
ACLS Certification
General Interventional Radiology Experience
Cerebral Embolectomy Experience
Moderate Sedation Experience
Epic Experience, if Applicable
Availability for Ongoing Coverage
Confirmation of Overnight Pager Call Availability
Credentialing
Estimated Credentialing Timeframe: Approximately 60 Days
Temporary Privileges Available
Board Certified or Board Eligible Within 5 Years of Residency Required
Interventional Radiology Fellowship Required
Minnesota Medical License Preferred
Credentialing Costs and Application Fees Are Not Reimbursed
