Radiology - Interventional Physician

Interventional Radiology (Coverage & Call) Assignment Overview

• Specialty: Interventional Radiology
• Dates: June 8 (starting 7:00 AM) June 12 (ending 4:30 PM)
• Coverage Type: Daily IR Cases + 24-Hour Call
• Duration: Short-term specialized coverage

Schedule & Call Logistics

• Shift Times: 24-Hour Call Coverage (7:00 AM 7:00 AM).
• Call Nature: Off-site (In-house residency not required).
• Response Time: Must be on-site within 30 minutes .
• Lodging: Providers typically stay at the local Holiday Inn Express to ensure compliance with the 30-minute response window.

Essential Skills & Procedures

The provider must be proficient in the following IR procedures:

• Vascular: Embolization, Pulmonary Thrombectomy, IVC Filter Insertion, TIPS.
• Access: Central Venous Access (Dialysis Catheters, Central Lines, PICCs).
• Drainage/Aspiration: Abscess, Nephrostomy, and Biliary drains; Thoracentesis and Paracentesis.
• Spine: Lumbar Puncture (LP).

Clinical Expectations

• Call-Back Triggers: Emergent or time-sensitive interventional procedures.
• On-Site Volume: Average on-site callback time ranges from 1 to 5 hours per shift, depending on case complexity.

Administrative & Billing Requirements

• Documentation: Supporting clinical notes are required on all timesheets to verify callback hours.
• Validation: Timesheet entries must include specific reasons for the call-back to allow for EHR audit validation.
• Exclusions: Telephone calls and medical record reviews do not qualify as on-site callback hours.

Overtime: All OT requires advance approval unless a medical emergency is clearly documented on the timesheet.