Onsite Interventional Radiologist Opportunity

Mercy Health Lourdes Hospital; Paducah (KY); On-site; USD 350,000 - 520,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Student loan forgiveness

Relocation assistance

Comprehensive health, dental, vision,

Job summary

Mercy Health-Lourdes Hospital in Paducah, KY seeks a Board Eligible/Board Certified Radiologist to provide comprehensive diagnostic imaging and image-guided procedures, with emphasis on interventional and special procedures.

The role focuses on expanding onsite procedural capabilities for patients across Western Kentucky and surrounding regions, including inpatient and outpatient coverage and strong collaboration with hospital-based physicians.

Qualifications

• Board-eligible/board-certified radiologist
• Experience in image-guided procedures
• Willingness for onsite coverage and collaboration with hospital physicians

Responsibilities

• Provide diagnostic imaging and image-guided procedural services
• Expand onsite interventional radiology capabilities
• Collaborate with hospital-based and referring physicians
• Support inpatient and outpatient procedural coverage and scheduling

Skills

Interventional radiology

Biopsies & interventions

Image-guided procedures

Paracentesis

Thoracentesis

Lumbar punctures

Nephrostomy

Job description

Interventional & Special Procedures | Dedicated Onsite Coverage | Growing Service Line

Mercy Health-Lourdes Hospital in Paducah, Kentucky is seeking a Board Eligible/Board Certified Radiologist to provide comprehensive diagnostic imaging and image-guided procedural services, with an emphasis on interventional and special procedures. This is an exceptional opportunity to join a respected, physician-led organization and play a key role in expanding onsite procedural capabilities for patients throughout Western Kentucky and the surrounding region.

The ideal candidate will have experience and interest in image-guided procedures. Dedicated onsite coverage will improve patient access to timely procedures, reduce delays in care and the need for transfers or outside referrals, and provide more consistent procedural availability for both inpatient and outpatient services.

Practice Highlights:

• CT, ultrasound and fluoroscopy-guided biopsies and interventions


• Paracentesis and thoracentesis


• Abscess and fluid drainage procedures


• Chest tube and drain placement


• Lumbar punctures and myelograms


• Arthrograms and other fluoroscopic procedures


• Barium studies and other special procedures


• Nephrostomy and other genitourinary interventions


• Opportunity to expand onsite interventional radiology capabilities


• Strong collaboration with hospital-based and referring physicians


• Inpatient and outpatient procedural coverage


• Reduced need for patient transfers and outside referrals


• Opportunity to decrease procedure backlogs and scheduling delays


• Physician-led organization with leadership opportunities


• 379-bed, Joint Commission-accredited hospital with a strong regional referral base

Compensation & Benefits Include:

• Competitive compensation with excellent earning potential


• Sign-on bonus


• Student loan forgiveness


• Paid CME and relocation assistance


• Comprehensive health, dental, vision, disability, and malpractice insurance


• Tail coverage


• Retirement benefits and paid time off


• Visas processed through Delta Regional Authority

About Paducah, KY:

• Vibrant downtown, arts district, and performing arts center


• Outdoor recreation with nearby lakes and state parks


• Excellent public and private schools


• Easy access to Nashville and St. Louis


• Daily direct flights to Chicago and Houston


• Affordable cost of living and family-friendly community


• Regional hub for healthcare, education, arts, and commerce