A Brownsville, Texas hospital is recruiting a locum tenens Interventional Radiology physician for an ongoing, open-ended assignment with built-in schedule stability. The role blends light IR procedural work — embolization, declot, chest tube placement, lumbar punctures, and myelograms — with diagnostic radiology reads between cases, making it a well-rounded engagement for a radiologist who values procedural variety without heavy-volume IR demands. Brownsville's Gulf Coast location and the assignment's flexible scheduling structure offer a genuine work-life balance for locum physicians seeking consistent, predictable coverage.
Perks and Benefits
- Competitive locum tenens pay rate commensurate with IR procedural scope
- Independent contractor (1099) engagement structure
- Flexible shift scheduling to accommodate out-of-state and traveling physicians
- Ongoing assignment length providing schedule continuity and income stability — not a short-term gap fill
- Placement logistics coordinated on the physician's behalf, reducing administrative burden
Practice Highlights
- Light interventional radiology case mix: embolization, declot procedures, and chest tube placement
- Lumbar punctures and myelograms included in procedural scope
- Diagnostic radiology reads performed between IR cases — dual-function role that keeps the day productive
- Radiology department operates on Synapse PACS with integrated dictation, a widely familiar platform for locum radiologists
- Ongoing assignment structure supports consistent scheduling rather than sporadic block coverage
- Hospital-based setting in Brownsville, TX — a major South Texas regional medical hub serving a large binational patient population
Qualifications
- Board certification or board eligibility in Diagnostic Radiology with demonstrated interventional radiology skills
- Procedural proficiency in embolization, declot procedures, chest tube placement, lumbar punctures, and myelograms
- Comfort transitioning fluidly between IR procedures and diagnostic reads within the same shift
- Active Texas medical license or eligibility and willingness to obtain one prior to start
About the Community
Brownsville sits at the southernmost tip of Texas along the Rio Grande, offering a warm Gulf Coast climate, affordable cost of living, and a vibrant bicultural community shaped by its proximity to Matamoros, Mexico. The city is home to the University of Texas Rio Grande Valley and provides easy access to South Padre Island's beaches, making it an appealing base for locum physicians who want sun, outdoor recreation, and low overhead between shifts. Corpus Christi and the broader South Texas coast are within comfortable driving distance for weekend travel.