What are the responsibilities and job description for the MD/DO IR: IR + BODY/MSK/NEURO. 8A-5P. ONGOING NEED. |Merrillville, IN position at Optigy Group?
Interventional Radiologists - this is an urgent opportunity for a physician who wants a strong procedural workload while keeping diagnostic and subspecialty reading skills active.
Were seeking an Interventional Radiologist MD/DO for ongoing onsite locum tenens coverage in Indiana. This assignment combines Interventional Radiology with approximately 50% diagnostic/subspecialty coverage, with preference for physicians who can support Body Imaging, MSK, Neuroradiology, or General Diagnostic Radiology.
This is a true IR opportunity with heavier procedures, call coverage, and diagnostic cross-reading across two hospital locations.
WHY THIS ASSIGNMENT STANDS OUT- URGENT INTERVENTIONAL RADIOLOGY NEED
- IR APPROX. 50% DIAGNOSTIC/SUBSPECIALTY COVERAGE
- 8:00 AM-5:00 PM CST
- Ongoing / Open-Ended Coverage
- Body, MSK, Neuro or General Radiology Preferred
- Heavy IR Procedural Mix
- Diagnostic Cross-Reading
- 65 RVU Target Per Shift
- Dual-Site Hospital Coverage
- Major Holiday Coverage Opportunities
- Temporary Privileges Available for Qualifying Complete Files
- Board Certified or Board Eligible Within 5 Years
- Fellowship Not Required
- RPCE Tech Stack
This position is built for an Interventional Radiologist who can do more than procedures.
You'll provide onsite IR coverage while also supporting the diagnostic workload, with approximately 50% subspecialty/general radiology coverage. Physicians with additional expertise in Body, MSK, Neuro, or General Diagnostic Radiology are especially well suited for this assignment.
Providers must be comfortable cross-reading outside their primary subspecialty and supporting General Diagnostic Radiology as needed.
CLINICAL FOCUSExpect a combination of:
- Interventional Radiology Procedures
- Heavier IR Procedural Coverage
- General Diagnostic Radiology
- Body Imaging
- Musculoskeletal Imaging
- Neuroradiology
- Diagnostic Cross-Reading
- Call Coverage
The exact procedural mix and call schedule will be confirmed during the presentation process.
SCHEDULESetting: Onsite
Shift: 8:00 AM-5:00 PM CST
Coverage Need: 7 Days/Week
Duration: Ongoing
Call: YES
Major Holidays: Coverage Needed
Productivity: 65 RVUs Per Shift
- MD or DO Interventional Radiologist
- Board Certified or Board Eligible Within 5 Years
- Active Indiana Medical License Required
- Strong Interventional Radiology Experience
- Comfortable with a Heavier IR Procedural Workload
- Willing to Participate in Call
- Able to Cross-Read General Diagnostic Radiology
- Secondary Strength in Body, MSK, Neuro or General Radiology Preferred
- Able to Meet a 65 RVU/Shift Productivity Target
- Prior Locums/Travel Experience
- Fellowship Not Required
Candidates must have an active Indiana license and clean credentialing file.
- No Malpractice History, Including Dismissed Cases
- No Licensing Issues
- No Legal Issues
- Approximately 60-90 Day Credentialing
- Temporary Privileges May Be Available for Complete, Qualifying Files
Location: Merrillville, Indiana
Start: ASAP / Ongoing
Setting: Onsite
Schedule: 8AM-5PM CST
Coverage: Southlake Northlake
Clinical Mix: IR Approximately 50% Diagnostic/Subspecialty Reads
Call: Yes
Productivity: 65 RVUs/Shift
Technology: RPCE Tech Stack
Credentialing: 60-90 Days
Temp Privileges: Available for Qualifying Complete Files
Heavy IR. Diagnostic cross-reads. Body/MSK/Neuro opportunities. Daytime coverage. Dual-site practice. Ongoing need.
If you're an Interventional Radiologist with an active Indiana license, strong procedural skills, and the ability to cross-read diagnostic studies, this urgent assignment is ready for coverage.