Radiology - Interventional Physician

Radiologist

Assignment Details
Location: Grass Valley, California
Provider Type: Physician
Specialty: Radiology
Practice Setting: General Acute Care Hospital / Outpatient Imaging
Coverage Type: Scheduled
EMR: Cerner
Stroke Certified
No Trauma Level Designation

Compensation:
Tier 1:
Hourly - $450/hr

Tier 2
Hourly - $500/hr

Coverage Dates
October 5-9, 2026
November 30-December 4, 2026

Schedule
Monday-Friday
Shift: 8:00 AM-4:30 PM

Clinical Responsibilities
Provide On-Site Hospital Radiology Coverage
Interpret Acute Care Imaging Including Stroke CTs, Emergency Department, ICU, Surgical, Medical, and OB Imaging
Provide Basic Interventional Radiology Coverage
Perform and Supervise Required Imaging Procedures
Potential Coverage of an Outpatient Imaging Location
Provide On-Site Coverage for Contrasted CTs and MRIs
Perform Breast Biopsies as Needed

Required Procedures / Skills
Lumbar Punctures
Barium Studies
Thoracentesis
Paracentesis
Nephrostomy Tubes
Intra-Abdominal Abscess Drainage
Chest Tube Placement
Suprapubic Catheter Placement
Drain Placement
CT-Guided Biopsies
Ultrasound-Guided Biopsies
Thyroid Biopsies
Lung Biopsies
Other Percutaneous Biopsies
Aspiration Procedures
Supervision of Barium Swallow Studies
Basic Interventional Radiology Procedures
Acute Care Imaging Capability - Required
Stroke CT Interpretation - Required
ED and ICU Imaging Interpretation - Required
Procedural Skills - Required

Clinical Volume
Approximately 50 Studies Per Day
Approximately 4-6 Procedures Per Day
CTs: Approximately 12-15 Per Day
X-Rays: Approximately 15-20 Per Day
Ultrasounds: Approximately 8-12 Per Day
IR Procedures: Approximately 4-6 Per Day
Admissions: Approximately 12-15 Per Day
Emergency Department Volume: Approximately 85-90 Patients Per Day
Average Inpatient/Observation Census: Approximately 50 Patients

Case Mix
Surgical
Medical
ICU
OB
Acute Stroke Imaging
Predominantly Non-Complex Interventional Radiology
Most IR Procedures Are Percutaneous, Including Biopsies, Drains, and Aspirations
Occasional Tunneled Procedures Including Pleurex Catheter Placement and Central Venous Access

Support Staff
Diagnostic Imaging Nurses
Radiology Technologists
Additional Radiology Group Available for Overflow and After-Hours Reads

Requirements
Board Certified OR Board Eligible - Required
California Medical License - Required
Residency Training - Required
California Fluoroscopy Certification - Required at Submission
BLS - Required During Credentialing
DEA - Required During Credentialing
At Least 2 Years of Clinical Experience in Radiology - Required
Clean Malpractice History - Preferred
Must Be Comfortable Performing Basic Interventional Radiology Procedures
Must Be Capable of Acute Care Imaging Including Stroke CTs, ED, and ICU Studies
Availability Must Be Provided at Time of Name Clear

Additional Information
Reason for Coverage: Radiologist Resignation
Provider Must Be Available for the Requested Coverage Dates
Local Candidates Preferred