Radiology Physician

Location:
Grass Valley, CA

Grass Valley offers a charming mountain community atmosphere in the beautiful Sierra Nevada foothills with excellent outdoor recreation opportunities and a welcoming small-town feel. The area provides an ideal work-life balance with access to both natural beauty and urban amenities within reasonable driving distance.

Facility:
This general acute care hospital is a stroke-certified facility serving the community with comprehensive medical services. The facility maintains a strong radiology department with diagnostic imaging nurses and techs, supported by a large radiology group in Sacramento for overflow and after-hours coverage.

Opportunity:
Physician - Radiology - Interventional

Job Details:
Provide hospital radiology coverage including interventional radiology needs and stroke CTs
Interpret approximately 50 studies per day including 12-15 CTs, 15-20 X-rays, and 8-12 ultrasounds
Perform 4-6 interventional procedures daily, predominantly non-complex IR procedures
Handle percutaneous procedures including biopsies, drains, and aspirations
Perform lumbar punctures, barium studies, various centesis exams with drains, and CT/US biopsies
Conduct IR procedures including thoracentesis, paracentesis, nephrostomy tubes, intra-abdominal abscess drainage, chest tubes, and suprapubic catheters
Perform biopsies including thyroid, lung, and other locations
Potential coverage for outpatient building requiring presence for contrasted CTs, MRIs, and breast biopsies
Work with surgical, medical, ICU, and OB cases serving 12-15 admissions per day
Schedule includes 8am-4:30pm shifts with specific coverage dates throughout the year
Must maintain Board Certification, state license, BLS, DEA, and CA Fluoroscopy certification
Experience with acute care imaging capability including stroke CTs and ED/ICU imaging studies required
EMR system: Cerner

Compensation:
Competitive hourly rates with weekly pay and malpractice included.