Musculoskeletal Radiologist

Ochsner Health is seeking a dedicated Musculoskeletal (MSK) Radiologist to provide high-quality diagnostic imaging interpretation and consultation focused on diseases and injuries involving bones, joints, muscles, tendons, ligaments, and soft tissues. In this role, you will collaborate closely with orthopedic surgery, sports medicine, rheumatology, oncology, emergency medicine, primary care, and rehabilitation services to deliver comprehensive, patient-centered care. You will perform and interpret advanced musculoskeletal imaging studies, participate in multidisciplinary conferences, and support quality improvement and educational activities. Come make a difference at Ochsner Health and discover your future today!

Practice Info

• Hospital-based imaging departments
• Outpatient imaging centers
• Academic medical centers
• Remote/teleradiology interpretation as applicable

Responsibilities

• Interpret musculoskeletal imaging examinations, including X-ray, CT, MRI, and ultrasound
• Interpret general diagnostic radiology examinations as required by departmental needs and provide timely, accurate reports
• Communicate urgent or unexpected findings directly to referring providers and participate in multidisciplinary conferences
• Perform image-guided procedures including joint aspirations, injections, soft tissue and bone biopsies, and minimally invasive MSK procedures where applicable
• Serve as an imaging consultant to assist with appropriate imaging utilization and clinical decision-making
• Maintain compliance with ACR Guidelines, Joint Commission standards, CMS requirements, and state and federal regulations
• Educate residents, fellows, medical students, and allied health professionals, and participate in continuing medical education activities
• Participate in clinical research, publish scholarly work, and support clinical trials involving musculoskeletal imaging depending on organizational expectations

Shift & Schedule

• Participate in departmental call rotation as assigned
• Provide after-hours consultation for urgent musculoskeletal imaging studies
• Support trauma and emergency imaging coverage as required

Qualifications

• Doctor of Medicine (MD) or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO)
• Completion of an accredited Diagnostic Radiology Residency
• Completion of an accredited Musculoskeletal Imaging Fellowship
• Board Certified or Board Eligible in Diagnostic Radiology
• Eligible for unrestricted medical licensure
• Eligible for hospital medical staff privileges
• DEA registration if procedural practice requires
• Individuals who reside in and will work from Colorado, California, Hawaii, Illinois, Maryland, Massachusetts, Minnesota, New Jersey, New York, Vermont, Washington, and Washington D.C. are not eligible for remote work positions