Radiology Physician

Board-Certified or Board-Eligible Radiologist

We are seeking a Board-Certified or Board-Eligible Radiologist to cover a short-term, high-paying locum assignment at a general acute care hospital in California. This facility requires immediate coverage in July with procedural responsibilities and acute imaging needs.

Job Description

• Assignment Dates:
  • July (must be available all 3 days)
  • Day Shift: 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM
  • Optional Pager Call: Rarely called in (paid separately)

Compensation

• $3,100/day (blended)
• Optional night call: additional pay
• Travel, lodging, and malpractice included

Facility Info

• Stroke-certified general acute care hospital
• Daily imaging breakdown:
  • CTs
  • X-rays
  • Ultrasound
  • MRI: 5-8
  • IR Procedures: 5-8/day
• Diagnostic support staff and overflow reads handled by a large Sacramento-based group
• EMR: Cerner

Requirements

• Required Skills:

  • IR procedures: thoracentesis, paracentesis, biopsies (thyroid/lung), abscess drainage, nephrostomy tubes, chest tubes, suprapubic catheters
  • Lumbar punctures, barium studies
  • Must be confident with ED, ICU, and OB/med-surg imaging

• Candidate Requirements:

  • Board Certified or Board Eligible in Radiology
  • Active California medical license
  • California Fluoroscopy Certification (required at time of submission)
  • BLS and DEA
  • Strong acute care imaging + procedural skillset
  • Clean malpractice preferred
  • Must be available all 3 dates at time of name clear

This is a top-dollar assignment with built-in procedural volume and minimal overnight activity. The facility is prioritizing speed and skill; first to submit is first to be considered.