Radiology Physician

JOB OVERVIEW

• Job Title: Radiologist (Diagnostic Radiology)
• Job Type: Locum Tenens
• Location: Whittier, CA
• Service Setting: Hospital and Remote Teleradiology
• Coverage Type: Clinical Only
• Coverage Period: ASAP Ongoing (8-month duration)
• Clinical Shift Schedule: On-site daytime 8a5p; Remote evening 4p1a (varied start times); Remote weekends/holidays 10a12a (flexible subsets) COVERAGE DATES
• Minimum 4 on-site daytime shifts per month (must include 1 full weekend and an equal share of Fridays)
• Minimum 10 remote evening shifts per month (must include 2 weekend days; flexible start times 4pm10pm)
• Minimum 3 remote weekend/holiday shifts per month (10am12am or subsets)
• Flexible scheduling with preference for candidates able to cover weekends and residing in LA/Orange Counties or PST/Hawaii time zones

PATIENT INFORMATION

• Patient Demographics: Adult and General Radiology population
• Patient Volume/Census: 6090 wRVUs/day
• Case Mix: Diagnostic Radiology with CT, MRI, X-ray, Ultrasound, Nuclear Medicine; subspecialty reads as applicable

FACILITY INFORMATION

• EMR System: PACs (Change Healthcare), Dictation via Nuance Powerscribe One
• Specialty Backup Available: Locum works alongside radiology team
• Support Staff: Team-based environment
• Reason for Coverage: High volume exceeding available FTEs

PRIVILEGES & COMPLIANCE

• Hospital Privileges Required: Yes
• Temporary Privileges Available: Yes
• Credentialing Timeline: 1 month
• Vaccination

Requirements: PPD, Varicella, MMR

COMPENSATION & BENEFITS

• Travel, Lodging, and Malpractice Insurance: Not typically provided; local candidates preferred (LA or Orange Counties)
• Lodging: Candidates must reside locally to minimize travel/lodging costs
• Remote candidates preferred from PST or Hawaii time zones REQUIRED PROCEDURES
• GI Fluoro studies (if on-site)
• Lumbar puncture (if on-site)
• Diagnostic reads for CT, MRI, X-ray, US, NM
• No procedures required for teleradiology

JOB REQUIREMENTS

• Licenses: Active California medical license and CA RHL required
• Board: Board Certified in Diagnostic Radiology
• DEA: Not specified
• Certifications: CA X-ray operator and supervisor permit required
• Experience: Minimum 1 year in specialty with no employment gaps >0.5 year
• Subspecialty Training: Fellowship training in Neuroradiology, MSK, Chest, Body/Abdomen, or Interventional Radiology preferred
• Other Qualifications: Experience in brain and spine MRI, stroke protocol CT/CTA/CTP required

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Perform diagnostic radiology reads across multiple modalities (CT, MRI, US, NM, X-ray)
• Cover on-site daytime shifts, remote evening shifts, and remote weekend/holiday shifts as scheduled
• Maintain productivity standards (710 wRVUs/hour depending on shift)
• Collaborate with radiology team members to manage high imaging volumes
• Document reports via Nuance Powerscribe One and PACs system