What are the responsibilities and job description for the Interventional/Diagnostic Radiologist in Visalia, CA: 100K Sign-On Bonus position at Kaweah Health?
Position Details - General Diagnostic / Breast Imaging :
Seeking a board eligible / board certified Diagnostic Radiologist ideally with some experience in breast imaging, specifically screening and diagnostic mammography, breast ultrasound, breast biopsies, and breast MRI. MQSA Certification is required, and Breast Imaging Fellowship is preferred, but not required.
Schedule : Monday - Friday, 8 am - 5 pm
Breast and Biopsy Volume : 38-45 screenings, 10-12 Diagnostics daily average. Procedures vary day to day, weekly average is 2 stereo and 5 ultrasound breast biopsies.
Practice Mix : the position can be 70% mammo and 30% general diagnostic or the reverse depending on the physicians preference. Group staffs two outpatient breast centers in addition to two imaging centers and one hospital.
Call : General Weekday Call shift taken 1 week every 8 weeks from 1700-0800 the following morning. Evenings are staffed, so getting called in or staying past 5pm is extremely rare. Weekend general call shift is 1 : 8, working onsite Sat & Sun, 8 : 00 am until 2 : 00 pm. Again weekend evenings are also remotely staffed, so staying past 5pm is very rare.
Physicians in total practice : 10 total (4 that are IR) Looking to hire 2 additional FTEs to assist with increased volumes and for planned retirement over the next 2 years.
Physicians in Mammo Practice : 4
Position Details - Interventional Radiology :
Seeking a board certified, Fellowship trained Interventional Radiologist. CAQ certification is preferred but not required.
Schedule : Monday - Friday, 8 am - 5 pm
Study and Procedure Volume : IR / Procedure volumes vary by day. IR positions typically assist with reading plain films when not in IR. All radiologists rotate through the cross-sectional job slot. The majority of time IR will be scheduled in Angio, procedures or the group owned outpatient IR center.
Call : 1 : 4 weekday IR call (5p-8a). IR weekend call is 1 : 4 (48 hrs).
Practice Mix : 70-75% Interventional Radiology and with some time in General Diagnostic
What procedures will they be expected to do : most vascular and non-vascular interventions, complex high acuity
procedures, Trauma 3 hospital. Radiologist owned OBL- varicose veins, UFE, GAE, ERSD, starting Y90 program in 2025
Physicians in IR Practice : currently 4 with 1 physician who is stepping down from the call rotation
Compensation for IR and General / Mammo :
Guaranteed Starting Base Salary : 550,000 a year, potential for additional earned compensation
Sign-on Bonus : $100,000
Relocation : up to $15,000
Student Loan repayment : $100,000
Vacation : 8 weeks 1st year, 10 weeks 2nd year and 12 weeks 3rd year
Partnership Track : 2 years
- Buy-in - Typically covered by first bonus - On average around $40,000
- Total Earning Potential / Salary structure once partner : $750,000-$900,000
Benefits :
LOCATION
Mineral King Radiological Medical Group is located in the Central Valley, in the heart of California. The group prides itself on providing a great life - work balance, where your evenings are free to spend with friends and family and many exciting activities close by for the weekends. Visalia is the gateway to the Sequoia National Park, home to the General Sherman, the world's largest tree. Only 1-2 hours away from both the Sequoia National Park and Yosemite National Park. It would take years to complete all the possible hikes, as well as other outdoor activities, like boating, caving, mountain bike trails, snow sledding and skiing. Visalia is located 3 hours South of San Francisco and 2.5 hours North of Los Angeles. There are many coastal towns to enjoy as well, with easy day trip access.
Salary : $3,000 - $40,000
