<p>This long-term Interventional Radiology locum assignment is based in Peoria, Illinois, covering three hospital locations — Methodist, Proctor, and Pekin — within an established regional health system. The engagement runs 32 weeks beginning November 15, 2026, with open-ended extension potential, making it a strong fit for IR physicians seeking sustained, predictable work without the burden of call. The defining differentiator here is straightforward: 100% IR clinical focus, no call whatsoever, and flexible shift structuring that puts schedule control in the physician's hands.</p>
<h3>Perks and Benefits</h3> <ul> <li>Competitive locum pay rates emphasized by the facility — specific rate available upon inquiry through MDPositions</li> <li>No call responsibilities of any kind — fully predictable weekly schedule</li> <li>Flexible shift options structured to support work-life balance and personal scheduling preferences</li> <li>Long-term assignment stability: 32-week initial commitment starting November 15, 2026, with ongoing extension potential</li> </ul>
<h3>Practice Highlights</h3> <ul> <li>100% Interventional Radiology scope — no diagnostic radiology coverage expected</li> <li>Onsite coverage required across three locations: Methodist, Proctor, and Pekin</li> <li>Productivity benchmark of 65 RVUs per shift</li> <li>Charting and imaging workflow conducted through Visage imaging platform</li> <li>Hospital-based practice within a multi-site regional health system in central Illinois</li> <li>Assignment length of 32 weeks with open extension — suitable for physicians seeking a stable, long-horizon locum engagement rather than short-rotation coverage</li> </ul>
<h3>Qualifications</h3> <ul> <li>Board certification or board eligibility in Interventional Radiology (ABR ESIR pathway or traditional IR/DR certificate)</li> <li>Completion of an accredited Interventional Radiology residency or Vascular and Interventional Radiology fellowship</li> <li>Active Illinois medical license or demonstrated eligibility and willingness to obtain prior to start date</li> <li>Demonstrated comfort with the full spectrum of IR procedural volume at a multi-site hospital system</li> <li>Familiarity with Visage imaging platform preferred; experienced users will transition efficiently</li> </ul>
<h3>About the Community</h3> <p>Peoria sits along the Illinois River in the heart of central Illinois, roughly 165 miles southwest of Chicago — close enough for a weekend city trip, far enough to enjoy a genuinely lower cost of living and a slower pace. The metro area offers a well-regarded public school system, a vibrant arts and dining scene anchored by the Peoria Riverfront, and easy access to outdoor recreation including the Illinois River water trail, Wildlife Prairie Park, and Forest Park Nature Center. For locum physicians, Peoria's affordability, accessibility via General Wayne A. Downing Peoria International Airport, and livable scale make it a practical and pleasant base for an extended assignment.</p>