Description
Interventional Radiologist (IR/DR) | Physician-Owned Private Practice | Partnership Track | Santa Barbara, CA
Pueblo Radiology Associates is a physician-owned radiology practice serving the beautiful Central Coast of California, seeking a Board-Certified or Board-Eligible Interventional Radiologist to join our group.
This is a predominantly interventional position with approximately 80% IR and 20% diagnostic radiology, serving primarily at Santa Barbara Cottage Hospital, a 519-bed Level I Trauma Center. No MSK or mammography responsibilities are required.
Our interventional radiologists perform the full range of IR procedures. Types of cases include:
PE/DVT Thrombectomy
Radioembolization/Chemoembolization (Y90/TACE)
Tumor Ablation (MWA, Cryoablation)
Miscellaneous Angiography and Embolization
Uterine Fibroid Embolization (UFE)
Prostate Artery Embolization (PAE)
Trauma Intervention
IVC Filter Placement/Retrieval
Urological Intervention
Biliary Intervention
Portal Intervention (TIPS/CARTO/BRTO)
Venous Access
CT Intervention (Drains and Biopsies)
Thoracentesis / Paracentesis
Position Details
Location: Primarily Santa Barbara Cottage Hospital with additional coverage within Pueblo Radiology Associates
Schedule: Hybrid interventional and diagnostic radiology, approximately 80% interventional radiology and 20% diagnostic including remote opportunities. No MSK or mammography required.
Call: Q4 Interventional radiology call, NO weekend diagnostic call. Call is generally split into Monday–Thursday and Friday–Sunday blocks with the post-call day off following weekend call.
Clinical Support: Inpatient service and outpatient clinics supported by full-time advanced practice providers; PAs assist with outpatient consults, inpatient rounding and minor procedures.
Technology: IntelePACS, InteleOrchestrator (formerly Clario), and Fluency. Sectra PACS.
Academic & Collaborative Engagement: Active participation in multidisciplinary committees and tumor boards.
Partnership & Compensation
Partnership Track: Two-year track to partnership for physicians directly out of training; one-year track for candidates with relevant prior post-training experience.
Associate Salary: $425,000 in year one and $450,000 in year two.
Partner Compensation: Total partner compensation in 2025 ranged from approximately $850,000 to $1.07M, with a median exceeding $900,000. Average partner compensation has increased year over year for the last five years.
Time Off: Associates average approximately 10 weeks off per year (8 weeks PTO with additional postcall DOFs); partners averaged 13.2 weeks of time off in 2025.
About Pueblo Radiology Associates
Established in 1957, Pueblo Radiology Associates has proudly served our community with a longstanding commitment to delivering high-quality diagnostic imaging and image-guided procedures. Our practice includes more than 30 fellowship-trained physicians, allowing for delivering high quality sub-specialised levels of care.
About Santa Barbara Cottage Hospital
SBCH is a 519-bed, not-for-profit acute care teaching hospital and Level I Trauma Center, the largest between Los Angeles and the San Francisco Bay Area. A teaching hospital since 1923, Cottage trains resident physicians across multiple ACGME-accredited programs, including diagnostic radiology, and serves a broad regional referral base.
Benefits
Malpractice insurance with tail coverage
Medical (family or individual), dental, and vision coverage, plus disability insurance and an HSA option
401(k) (fully funded by the practice for partners) and participation in the profit-sharing plan, funded by the practice after year one
Paid medical license fees, ABR fees, and certain professional society fees
$50,000 hiring and retention bonus for new associates
Up to $15,000 in relocation reimbursement (eligible expenses, with submitted receipts)
Internal moonlighting opportunities, including participation in our affiliated medicolegal practice
Location
Santa Barbara offers a rare combination of professional opportunity and lifestyle. Located between the Pacific Ocean and Santa Ynez Mountains, the region enjoys a Mediterranean climate, world-class outdoor recreation, renowned wineries, excellent schools, and easy access to Los Angeles while maintaining a relaxed coastal community atmosphere.
How to Apply
Candidates holding or eligible for a California medical license are preferred.
Please submit a CV to [email protected].
