<p>A hospital-based radiology practice in Jefferson City, Missouri is recruiting a board-certified or board-eligible Diagnostic/Interventional Radiologist for a six-month locum tenens assignment beginning November 2, 2026. The position covers approximately 10 shifts per month on a strict Monday-through-Friday schedule with zero call and zero weekend obligations — a rare combination in hospital radiology that delivers genuine work-life balance without sacrificing clinical breadth. The clinical mix spans the full spectrum of diagnostic imaging modalities plus a defined light-IR component, supported by a modern, FDA-accredited imaging environment running GE, Siemens, Fuji, and McKesson platforms.</p>
<h3>Perks and Benefits</h3> <ul> <li>Competitive market-rate compensation for locum tenens radiology (specific rate provided upon inquiry)</li> <li>Independent contractor engagement for a defined six-month term with long-term assignment stability</li> <li>Flexible block scheduling: two consecutive weeks per month or every other week — candidate's choice</li> <li>No call responsibilities of any kind</li> <li>No weekend shifts</li> <li>Missouri license preferred; candidates holding out-of-state licenses will be considered and assisted through the licensure process</li> </ul>
<h3>Practice Highlights</h3> <ul> <li>Hospital-based, on-site position — remote reading is not available for this assignment</li> <li>Six-month engagement starting November 2, 2026; approximately 10 shifts per month, Monday through Friday daytime coverage</li> <li>Clinical split: Diagnostic Radiology 80–90% / Interventional Radiology 10–20%</li> <li>FDA-accredited Mammography Site with both digital mammography and film-screen mammography capability</li> <li>Modern multi-vendor imaging environment: GE, Siemens, Fuji, and McKesson systems</li> <li>Full diagnostic modality coverage: general radiology and plain film, fluoroscopy and GI fluoroscopic studies, chest B-reader interpretation, bone density/DEXA, CT (including CTA and CT-guided biopsy/drainage), MRI (general, MSK, breast, neuro, MRA), ultrasound (general, OB, abdominal/pelvic, thyroid, Doppler, cardiac), and nuclear medicine/PET (SPECT, cardiac function, bone mineral density)</li> <li>Light IR procedural volume includes lumbar punctures, myelograms, paracentesis, thoracentesis, image-guided biopsies, and drainage procedures</li> <li>Full IR procedural capability expected: angiography, angioplasty, venous and arterial stenting, embolization therapy, thrombolytic therapy, vascular access devices, PICC lines, IVC filters, TIPS, percutaneous biopsies, abscess drainage, joint and epidural injections, vertebroplasty, and arthrograms</li> <li>Preferred additional skills: breast MRI and ultrasound biopsies, needle localizations, stereotactic biopsies, neuro-interventional procedures, pain management procedures, blood patches, and percutaneous transhepatic cholangiograms</li> </ul>
<h3>Qualifications</h3> <ul> <li>Board certification or board eligibility in Diagnostic Radiology (ABR or equivalent)</li> <li>Completion of an accredited Diagnostic Radiology residency; IR fellowship or equivalent procedural training strongly preferred</li> <li>Active Missouri medical license preferred; candidates with active licenses in other states will be considered</li> <li>Proficiency across the full diagnostic imaging spectrum: plain film, fluoroscopy, mammography, ultrasound, CT, MRI, and nuclear medicine/PET</li> <li>Comfort performing the defined light-IR procedural mix (lumbar punctures, myelograms, paracentesis, thoracentesis, image-guided biopsies, drainage) is required for priority consideration</li> <li>Full IR procedural competency — angiography through vertebroplasty — required for the interventional component</li> <li>Compliance with standard hospital vaccination requirements</li> </ul>
<h3>About the Community</h3> <p>Jefferson City is Missouri's state capital, situated along the Missouri River in the geographic center of the state — a mid-sized city that offers the amenities of an established civic hub without the congestion of a major metro. The region features affordable cost of living, well-regarded public schools, access to outdoor recreation along the Katy Trail and Missouri River corridor, and easy driving distance to both Kansas City and St. Louis. For a locum radiologist seeking a stable, low-stress assignment in a genuinely livable Midwestern city, Jefferson City delivers a strong quality-of-life proposition.</p>