Doctor of Medicine | Radiology - DiagnosticLocation: Erie, PA Employer: Wellhart, LLC Pay: Competitive weekly pay (inquire for details) Start Date: 3/8/2027
About the Position
LocumJobsOnline is working with Wellhart, LLC to find a qualified Rad - Diagnostic MD in Erie, Pennsylvania, 16550!
Our client in Pennsylvania is actively seeking a skilled General Diagnostic Radiology Physician for a 60-day assignment. This role involves varied shifts including 8 AM to 5 PM, 5 PM to 8 AM (night call), with an estimated 30 shifts per month. The Physician will primarily focus on reading 60-80 RVUs/day or 100-120 studies, managing a diverse caseload encompassing body, MSK, and some neuro imaging, and performing essential procedures such as fluoroscopy, joint injections, and lumbar punctures.
Responsibilities and Duties
- Perform remote readings at a trauma center, typically 60-80 RVUs/day or 100-120 studies per day, with a focus on body, MSK, and some neuro.
- Conduct onsite procedures including Fluoro (barium swallow, modified BS, upper GI, cystogram, RUG), joint injections for MR arthrogram (shoulder, hip & wrist), thyroid FNA, lumbar puncture, and myelography for CT.
- Provide weekend onsite coverage, performing necessary procedures like lumbar punctures, barium swallows, RUG (retrograde urethrogram), and barium enemas.
- Supervise Radiology Physician Assistants (RPAs) in the department while reading exam lists.
- Oversee procedures such as lumbar punctures, myelograms, NG tubes, nephrology tube, nephrostomy tube exchanges, US Thoras, US Paras, PICC/Central Lines placements, and GJ tube exchanges at the Northwest facility.
- Offer assistance with biopsies and tunneled dialysis catheters if performing procedures onsite at Northwest.
- Provide onsite call coverage one weekend per month from 5 PM to 8 AM, reading the ED list and being available for procedures.
- Handle night call onsite from 5 PM to 8 AM at Hamot only (Saturday/Sunday evenings), being available for emergencies.
Additional Information
- Board Certifications: Diagnostic Radiology
- EMR: Epic
- Required Certifications: Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)
- Setting: Call Only
- Call Schedule: Out of House Call; Onsite night call for Hamot (Saturday/Sunday evenings, 5 PM to 8 AM); Onsite call coverage one weekend per month (5 PM to 8 AM).
- Patients per day: Approximately 120+ studies per day during call; 60-80 RVUs/day or 100-120 studies per day for tele-reads; 60 RVUs/day or 80-100 exams per day for onsite at Northwest.
- LOA: 60 Days
- Staffing Mix: The candidate will not work solo and will often oversee Radiology Physician Assistants.
Benefits
- Strong compensation
- Travel-related expenses covered
- A-rated medical malpractice insurance provided
- Dedicated recruiter for future travel opportunities
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