Vascular & Interventional Radiologist

Job Description

Job Description

JOB OVERVIEW

• Profession: Physician
  
• Specialty: Vascular & Interventional Radiology
  
• Job Type: Locum Tenens
  
• Location: Bismarck, North Dakota
  
• Service Setting: Inpatient
  
• Coverage Type: Clinical + Call
  
• Coverage Period: Aug 12, 2026 – Ongoing
  
• Shift Schedule: Mon – Fri, 8a – 4p, with evening call 4p – 8a; Sat – Sun, 24-hour call
  
• Reason for Coverage: Gap in schedule
  
• Travel, Lodging, and Malpractice Insurance: Covered
  

• Average Daily Volume: 10-15 procedures per day
  
• Case Mix: General interventional radiology procedures (vascular, body interventions, biopsies, drainages, etc.)
  

• EMR System: Epic
  

• Hospital Privileges Required: Yes
  
• Temporary Privileges Available: No
  
• Credentialing Timeline: 60-90 days
  

• Diagnostic vascular intervention
  • Angiography – venous and arterial
    
• Therapeutic vascular intervention
  • Angioplasty – venous and arterial
    
  • Stenting (venous and arterial)
    
  • Thrombolytic therapy
    
  • Emobolization therapy
    
• Interventional (body, non-neuro)
  
• Vascular access devices/PICCS
  
• Central lines
  
• Port a cath insertions
  
• IVC Filters
  
• TIPS
  
• Aspiration/drainage procedures
  
• Percutaneous Needle Biopsies (Above & Below diaphragm, and Bone)
  
• Extractions (Biliary & Renal)
  
• Abscess drainage
  
• Thoracentesis
  
• Paracentesis
  
• Myelopgraphy
  
• Pain management procedures
  
• Perc. Transhepatic Choleangiogram
  
• Blood patch
  
• Joint/epidural injections
  
• Vertebroplasty
  
• Arthrograms
  
• Chest tube insertion
  
• Uterine artery embolization
  
• Liver Y90/Tace
  
• Gastrostomy tube insertion
  
• Nephrostomy/ureteral stent insertion
  
• Renal fistulograms
  
• Cryoablation
  
• Preferred but not required: Neuro (head) stroke thrombectomy
  

• Board: Board Certified in Vascular & Interventional Radiology (Required)
  
• Licenses: Active North Dakota license highly preferred; Universal License (IMLC) required if ND license is not active
  
• Certifications: ACLS, BLS
  
• Experience: IR residency or fellowship required; must have experience with all required procedures
  
• Other Qualifications: Clean malpractice history highly preferred; availability at time of name clear required; NPDB self-query report dated within 30 days of presentation required
  

• Perform a wide range of interventional radiology procedures, including diagnostic and therapeutic vascular interventions, biopsies, drainages, and access device placements.
  
• Provide on-call coverage for evening and weekend emergencies.
  
• Collaborate with referring physicians to determine appropriate interventional procedures.
  
• Maintain accurate documentation in the Epic EMR system.
  
• Participate in quality assurance and safety protocols as required.