Locum Tenens Radiology: Body Imaging Job in New York, New York

• Position Type: Locum Tenens
• Recruited Specialty: Radiology: Body Imaging
• Does the Physician Need To Be Trained In Specialty Being Recruited: No
• State License Required: No
• Terms of Locums Assignment: Long Term (More than 2 months)
• How soon does the position need to be filled: 1-3 months

The facility: The Bronx VA Medical Center
At the VA Bronx Healthcare System, our health care teams are deeply experienced and guided by the needs of Veterans, their families, and caregivers. Our main campus provides primary care and specialty health services, including amputation care, cardiology, mental health care, pain management, palliative care, hospice care, transplant surgery, and more.
Facility address: 130 W Kingsbridge Rd, Bronx, NY 10468

Interventional Radiologist - RESPONSIBILITIES (listed are included but not limited to)

• The Interventional Radiologist conducts minimally invasive procedures using radiologic imaging to diagnose and treat conditions like vascular diseases, cancer, and organ abnormalities.
• Perform treatments such as angioplasty, stent placement, embolization, tumor ablation, and biopsies.
• Administer catheter-based treatments for vascular and non-vascular diseases.
• Develop personalized treatment plans based on patient needs and imaging findings.
• The Interventional Radiologist provides post-procedure care and follow-up evaluations to ensure successful treatment outcomes.
• Work closely with referring physicians and specialists (e.g., oncologists, surgeons) to integrate interventional radiology into comprehensive patient care plans.
• Ensure that post-procedure orders are posted, and a warm handoff is made in case requiring post-procedure care.
• Provide consultation and instruction to referring physicians regarding appropriate indications for Interventional radiologic procedures.
• The Interventional Radiologist provides a review of all requested exams.

Interventional Radiologist - REQUIREMENTS

• A Doctor of Medicine (MD) or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO) degree from an accredited medical school.
• Must have board certification/eligibility in Diagnostic Radiology by the American Board of Radiology (ABR) or equivalent.
• Shall possess a current, valid, unrestricted license in any State, the District of Columbia, the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, or a Territory of the United States.
• Minimum of 1 year of experience in performing interventional radiology procedures.
• Must have a current ACLS/BLS certificate.

• Location of Medical Training: American Medical Graduate (AMG), Foreign Medical Graduate (FMG)
• Medical Training Type: Allopathic (MD), Osteopathic (DO)
• Board Certification: Board Certified, Board Eligible
• Work Status Requirements: US Citizen