Job Details

JB-IA-NOIT-040726-9646
Start Date 04/13/2026
Description

Facility is seeking Locum Interventional Radiology (IR) or Interventional Neurology (INR) Physicians for Thrombectomy Call Coverage in Iowa


Schedule:

  • 24-hour on-call coverage blocks
  • Shift: 7:00 AM – 7:00 AM
  • Coverage includes continuous call with callback responsibilities
  • Schedule may vary depending on provider availability


???Dates Needed Coverage:

  • April 13 – April 19
  • April 22 – April 26


Details:

  • Inpatient Responsibilities: Yes
  • Outpatient Responsibilities: No
  • Telehealth: No
  • Number of Neurologists: 9
  • Support Staff: Interventional Radiology team supports thrombectomy procedures and call
  • EMR: EPIC
  • Teaching Opportunity: None


Practice Overview:

  • Stroke Volume: ~1,000 stroke patients annually
  • Thrombectomy Volume: ~165 procedures annually
  • Setting: Hospital-based, stroke-focused care
  • Coverage Type: Emergency stroke intervention and thrombectomy call


Job Responsibilities:

  • Provide 24-hour on-call coverage for thrombectomy cases
  • Perform emergent thrombectomy procedures for acute ischemic stroke patients
  • Respond to stroke alerts and urgent callback cases
  • Collaborate with neurology and IR teams for coordinated stroke care
  • Perform image-guided vascular procedures as appropriate
  • Manage inpatient neurovascular cases requiring intervention
  • Ensure timely and high-quality stroke intervention care


Services Provided in the Practice:

  • Mechanical thrombectomy for stroke patients
  • Image-guided vascular interventions
  • Acute stroke response and management
  • Neurovascular emergency procedures


Submission Requirements

ALL OF THE FOLLOWING SHOULD BE NOTED IN ADDITIONAL SUBMISSION DETAILS. REQUIRED PRIOR TO CLIENT PRESENTATION UNLESS OTHERWISE NOTED

  • Fellowship Trained in Interventional Radiology (IR) OR Interventional Neuroradiology/Neurology (INR) – [REQUIRED]
  • Must be able to perform thrombectomies independently – [REQUIRED]
  • Active IA License - [REQUIRED]
  • Active DEA – [REQUIRED]
  • Active CSA – [REQUIRED]
  • Must be available for listed dates – [REQUIRED]
  • Clean Malpractice/Background History - [REQUIRED] 
  • Please upload Self-Query NPDB Report pulled within 30 days at time of presentation - [REQUIRED]


Job Summary

Location Des Moines, Iowa
Job Type Locum
Profession Physician
Coverage Type Call Only
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Gratis Hours On Call (weekend) 4

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