Per Diem Interventional Radiologist

This per diem position offers the opportunity to work as an Interventional Radiologist performing diagnostic and therapeutic procedures in a hospital setting. You will conduct comprehensive patient evaluations, develop individualized treatment plans, and perform various medical procedures within your area of expertise while collaborating with an interdisciplinary healthcare team.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive patient evaluations, including medical history review, physical examinations, and interpretation of diagnostic tests
• Develop and implement individualized treatment plans considering patients' medical conditions, comorbidities, and overall well-being
• Perform various medical procedures and interventions within your area of expertise
• Order and interpret diagnostic tests, including laboratory tests and imaging studies
• Prescribe and administer medications, therapies, and medical interventions according to established protocols
• Provide continuous inpatient care by conducting regular rounds and monitoring patients' progress
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams including nurses, specialists, pharmacists, and support staff
• Communicate effectively with patients and families regarding diagnoses, treatment options, and prognosis
• Educate patients and families on self-care, medication management, lifestyle modifications, and post-discharge instructions
• Document accurate and complete medical records in accordance with legal and ethical standards
• Participate in hospital committees, case conferences, and multidisciplinary rounds
• Attend continuing medical education programs to stay current with medical research and advancements
• Adhere to hospital policies and protocols including infection control and patient safety initiatives
• Provide leadership and supervision to medical residents, interns, and medical students
• Maintain professionalism, ethics, and confidentiality in all patient care interactions

Required Qualifications

• Doctor of Medicine (MD) or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO)
• Successful completion of a Residency Program
• Successful completion of a Fellowship, if appropriate for medical specialty
• Licensure to practice medicine
• Board certification in relevant medical specialty
• Hospital-approved credentials including medical license and clinical privileges
• Unrestricted DEA number
• Appropriate certificates necessary for area of practice (BLS, ACLS, ATLS, PALS, or equivalent)

Physical Requirements

• Prolonged, extensive standing and walking
• Ability to lift, position, push, and transfer patients and equipment
• Considerable reaching, stooping, bending, kneeling, and crouching
• Frequent exposure to hazardous chemicals, sick patients, bodily substances, noise, radiation, lasers, and electrical shock
• Regular exposure to bloodborne diseases and transmissible infections
• Contact with patients in varied circumstances including interhospital transport via emergency vehicles, ambulances, helicopters, and fixed-wing aircraft
• Ability to handle emergency crisis situations
• Possible contact with hazardous materials