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PHYSICIAN - Radiology (Casual) - Ashland, WI

Essentia Health · Ashland, WI · Part time

Posted Apr 24, 2026 · We last checked this listing on Oct 4, 2026

Likely interview questions for this role

Written from this job description, not a generic list. Each one notes what the interviewer is really checking.

About your past

How would you build relationships with primary care and other doctors in a small community?

What they are checking: Whether they see themselves as a consultant that local providers trust.

Tell me about a time you worked with technologists to improve image quality.

What they are checking: Whether they help lead the imaging team, which matters in a solo practice.

What draws you to practicing in a smaller town on Lake Superior?

What they are checking: Whether they are likely to stay and fit into the community long term.

What would you do

This is a solo practice in Ashland with consultation support from a group in Duluth. How comfortable are you being the only radiologist on site?

What they are checking: Whether they can make independent calls and know when to consult colleagues.

How do you communicate an urgent finding to a referring provider who may not be easy to reach?

What they are checking: Whether they make sure critical results get acted on.

How would you handle a case you aren't sure about when you're working alone?

What they are checking: Whether they use the Duluth group and know their limits.

How do you manage a breast imaging callback with an anxious patient?

What they are checking: Whether they communicate with care and clarity during a stressful moment.

About the work

The role needs mammography, stereotactic biopsies, fluoroscopy and ultrasound. Where are you strongest, and where would you want support?

What they are checking: Whether they are honest about their range across the general radiology the posting requires.

Walk me through how you approach a paracentesis or thoracentesis safely.

What they are checking: Whether they have the basic interventional skills the posting lists.

How do you keep your reading accurate when working from home some days?

What they are checking: Whether they keep high standards and good communication while remote.

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The full job description

As published by Essentia Health.

Building Location: Ashland Clinic Department: 2901490 RADIOLOGY - EH DC Job Description: Education Qualifications: Licensure/Certification Qualifications: Radiology – (Casual) Ashland, WI PRACTICE SPECIFICS: • Diagnostic Radiologist needed to provide onsite coverage on an as-needed basis • Ideal practice for work/life balance! Typical workday is 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM. No call, no weekends. • Fantastic location to call home. • Solo radiology practice in smaller community (where your expertise is sought after and valued) – with the consultation support from a nearby group of 16 radiologists in Duluth, Minnesota (about 1 ½ hours west of Ashland) REQUIREMENTS: • Excellent general radiology skills – including mammography, stereotactic biopsies, and procedures in fluoroscopy and ultrasound. • Basic general interventional capability including paracentesis and thoracentesis • BE/BC Radiology LOCATION: • Ashland is a progressive small town on the south shore of Lake Superior • 70 miles east of Duluth, MN; 200 miles northeast of Minneapolis/St. Paul; 300 miles northwest of Madison • Ashland population: 9,000; Regional service area: 64,000 • Live in the town and walk to work, or find that affordable dream house on one of hundred nearby lakes • Sail or motor to the nearby Apostle Islands National Lakeshore • Cultural activities abound in the area including summer music festivals and a thriving local artist community • Year-round, outdoor enthusiast playground with excellent hunting and fishing, nearby cross-country and downhill skiing, kayaking, paddle boarding, hundreds of miles of hiking, biking, and snowmobiling trails COMPENSATION: • $250/Hour Hired candidates may be eligible to receive additional compensation in the form of bonuses, quality incentives or production-based compensation. Search or Apply online at www.essentiahealth.org/careers or contact: Laurie Swor, Senior Physician Recruiter Phone (work): 218-786-1774 Email: Laurie.Swor@EssentiaHealth.org FTE: 0 Possible Remote/Hybrid Option: Shift Rotation: Day Rotation (United States of America) Shift Start Time: Shift End Time: Weekends: Holidays: No Call Obligation: No Union: Union Posting Deadline: Compensation Range: $1.00 - $1,000,000.00 Employee Benefits at Essentia Health:
At Essentia Health, we’re committed to supporting your well-being, growth, and work-life balance. Our comprehensive benefits include medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance, along with supplemental options to fit your needs. We offer a 401(k) plan with employer contributions to help you plan for the future, and we invest in your professional development through training, tuition reimbursement, and educational programs. To help you thrive both at work and at home, we provide flexible scheduling, generous time off, and wellness resources focused on your physical, mental, and emotional health. Please note that benefit eligibility may vary. For full details, refer to your benefit summary or contact our HR Service Center at (218) 576-0000.