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 interventional radiologic procedures within your area of expertise. This role involves collaborating with interdisciplinary teams including nurses, specialists, and support staff to ensure coordinated, high-quality patient care.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive patient evaluations including medical history review, physical examinations, and interpretation of diagnostic tests to diagnose and determine appropriate treatment plans
• 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, imaging studies, and other relevant investigations
• Prescribe and administer medications, therapies, and medical interventions according to established protocols
• Provide continuous patient care by conducting regular rounds, monitoring patient progress, and addressing complications or changes in condition
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to ensure coordinated patient care and address clinical concerns
• Communicate effectively with patients and families, providing clear explanations of 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 including patient histories, examination findings, treatment plans, progress notes, and discharge summaries
• Participate in hospital committees, case conferences, and multidisciplinary rounds to discuss complex cases and contribute to quality improvement
• Attend conferences, seminars, and continuing medical education programs to stay current with medical research and advancements
• Adhere to hospital policies and protocols including infection control measures, patient safety initiatives, and regulatory requirements
• Provide leadership and supervision to medical residents, interns, and medical students
• Maintain professionalism, ethics, and confidentiality in all aspects of patient care

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, and possible exposure to radiation, lasers, and electric shock
• Regular exposure to risk of bloodborne diseases and other transmissible infections
• Contact with patients in a wide variety of circumstances including interhospital transport in emergency vehicles, ambulances, helicopters, and fixed-wing aircraft
• Ability to handle emergency crisis situations and varying, unpredictable situations
• Possible contact with hazardous materials