Radiology - Interventional Physician

Interventional Radiologist

Assignment Details
Location: Altoona, Pennsylvania
Provider Type: Physician (MD/DO)
Specialty: Interventional Radiology
Practice Setting: Inpatient / Outpatient / Hospital-Based
Start Date: January 4, 2027
Assignment Duration: Ongoing
Coverage Type: Locum Tenens / Full-Time Coverage Blocks
Trauma Level: III
Hospital Capacity: 380 Beds
EMR: Epic Bridges
Voice Recognition: PowerScribe

Compensation:
Hourly: $585/hr
24 Hour Call: $4440 per 24 hours
Orientation: $585/hr
Night Call: $585/shift
Night Call Call Back: $585/hr

Schedule
1 Week On / 1 Week Off - Typical Rotation
Monday-Sunday Coverage Blocks
Consistent Full-Week Coverage Preferred
Monday-Friday: Hospital Coverage With Overnight Call
Saturday-Sunday: 24-Hour Call Coverage

Monday-Friday
Hospital: 7:00 AM-4:00 PM
Night Call: 4:00 PM-7:00 AM

Saturday-Sunday
24-Hour Call: 7:00 AM-7:00 AM

Telephone Call With 30-Minute Response Requirement
On-Call Coverage for Emergency Interventional Radiology Procedures
Weekend Call Continues Through Monday at 7:00 AM

Patient Population / Volume
Adult Patients: 95%
Pediatric Patients: 5%
Approximately 10 Cases Per Day
Approximately 3 Outpatients Per Day
Approximately 7 Inpatients Per Day
Approximately 2 Consultations Per Day
Approximately 2 Evaluations Per Day
Interventional Radiology: 70%
Diagnostic Radiology: 30%
Average Admissions While On Call: 0

Clinical Responsibilities
Provide Hospital-Based Interventional Radiology Services
Perform Community Interventional Radiology Procedures
Evaluate and Manage Inpatient and Outpatient IR Patients
Perform Image-Guided Diagnostic and Therapeutic Procedures
Provide Emergency Interventional Radiology Coverage
Respond to Overnight and Weekend Emergency Consultations
Supervise Advanced Practice Providers Performing IR Procedures
Provide Clinical Oversight for IR Procedures Within APP Scope of Practice
Perform Diagnostic Radiology Interpretations Between Procedures as Needed
Review Diagnostic Imaging Studies
Coordinate Patient Care With Referring Physicians and Clinical Teams
Provide Independent Interventional Radiology Coverage

Required Procedures / Skills
Community Interventional Radiology
Lumbar Punctures
Thoracentesis
Paracentesis
Image-Guided Biopsies
General Interventional Radiology Procedures
Emergency Interventional Radiology Procedures
Diagnostic Radiology Interpretation
Advanced Practice Provider Procedural Oversight

Clinical Environment / Support
Level III Trauma Hospital
380-Bed Hospital
Independent Interventional Radiology Coverage
Only Interventional Radiologist Onsite During Assigned Coverage
3 Interventional Radiology Advanced Practice Providers
1-2 Diagnostic Radiologists Onsite During Weekday Coverage
Anesthesiology Services Available
Vascular Services Available
Oncology Services Available
Cardiology Services Available
Emergency Medicine Services Available
Trauma Services Available
Critical Care Services Available
Epic Bridges EMR
PowerScribe Voice Recognition

Requirements
Board Certified in Interventional Radiology - Required
Active Pennsylvania Medical License - Required to Apply
IMLC Candidates Considered
DEA - Required
ACLS - Required
BLS - Required
Minimum 5 Years of Clinical Experience - Required
Must Be Proficient in Community Interventional Radiology Procedures
Must Be Comfortable With Diagnostic Radiology Reading Responsibilities
Must Be Comfortable Supervising Advanced Practice Providers
Must Be Able to Work Independently as the Only Onsite Interventional Radiologist
Must Be Comfortable Providing Emergency IR Call Coverage
Must Be Available for Overnight and Weekend Call
Must Be Able to Respond Within 30 Minutes When On Call
Consistent Monday-Sunday Coverage Availability Preferred

Credentialing
Estimated Credentialing Timeframe: Approximately 90 Days
Full Hospital Privileges Required
Pennsylvania Medical License Required at Application
IMLC Candidates Accepted