JOB OVERVIEW
JOB REQUIREMENTS
- Profession: Physician
- Specialty: Vascular & Interventional Radiology
- Job Type: Locum Tenens
- Location: Grass Valley, California
- Service Setting: Inpatient
- Coverage Type: Clinical Only
- Coverage Period: Jul 27, 2026 – Dec 25, 2026
- Shift Schedule: Mon – Fri, 8a – 4:30p
- Reason for Coverage: Resignation of Radiologist
- Travel, Lodging, and Malpractice Insurance: Covered
- Mon Jul 27 – Fri Jul 31, 2026
- Fri Oct 2, 2026
- Mon Nov 30 – Fri Dec 4, 2026
- Mon Dec 21 – Fri Dec 25, 2026
- Patient Demographics: Primarily adult patients; includes ICU and OB
- Average Daily Volume: ~50 imaging studies and 4-6 procedures per day
- Admissions: 12-15 per day
- Case Mix: Surgical, Medical, ICU, OB
- Trauma Level: Not a trauma center
- EMR System: Cerner
- Specialty Backup Available: Large radiology group for overflow/after-hours reads
- Support Staff Available: Diagnostic Imaging Nurses and Techs
- Lumbar punctures, barium studies, various centesis exams with drains, CT/US biopsies
- IR Procedures: Thoracentesis, Paracentesis, Nephrostomy Tubes, Intra-abdominal abscess drainage, Chest Tubes, Suprapubic Catheters
- Biopsies: Thyroid, Lung, Other
JOB REQUIREMENTS
- Board: Board Certified or Board Eligible in Vascular & Interventional Radiology
- Licenses: Active California medical license required
- DEA: Active DEA certification required
- Certifications: BLS, California Fluoroscopy License (required at submission)
- Experience: Residency in Radiology; proficiency in vascular/interventional procedures and acute care imaging
- Other Qualifications: Clean malpractice history preferred
- Provide hospital coverage for interventional radiology needs, performing procedures including thoracentesis, paracentesis, biopsies, drain placements, and more
- Interpret stroke CTs, ED and ICU imaging studies
- Optionally cover outpatient Building 4 for contrasted CTs, MRIs, and breast biopsies
- Interpret approximately 50 diagnostic imaging studies daily
- Collaborate with referring physicians and support staff to ensure high-quality patient care
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