Diagnostic Radiologist

Diagnostic Radiologist – Nighthawk - Up to $150,000+ in Additional Earnings

Location: Remote – Anywhere in the United States
Facility: MedStar Medical Group
Category: Physician
Sub Category: Radiology
Position Type: Full Time
Shift Type: Evening/Night (Rotating Weekends)
Work Arrangement: Remote

About this Job

MedStar Health — the largest healthcare system in the Maryland and Washington, D.C. region — is growing our Nighthawk Radiology Division and seeking Diagnostic Radiologists for evening and overnight remote opportunities.

Base Compensation: $600,000 annually with up to $150,000+ in additional earnings through extra shifts and incentives.

This is a fully remote position open to candidates located anywhere in the United States.

Position Highlights

• Academic and clinical opportunities available
• Final interpretations for after-hours CT and ultrasound studies
• Some X-ray coverage with occasional MRI interpretation
• 24/7 dedicated PACS support
• 24/7 call center support for critical results reporting
• 7- or 8-hour shifts
• Preliminary reads utilized during high-volume periods or complex cases
• Collaborative shared coverage model for after-hours provider and technologist questions
• Expected productivity of 9–10 RVUs per hour, with incentives for higher productivity

Schedule Options

Compared with many emergency radiology practices, our shifts are designed to support work-life balance with shorter overnight coverage blocks, typically 8 hours.

Overnight Schedule

• Approximately 17 working weeks annually
• 1 week on / 2 weeks off rotation
• Monday–Sunday: 11:00 p.m. – 7:00 a.m.

Evening Schedule

• Approximately 23 working weeks annually
• Periodic 3-week breaks built into the schedule
• Monday–Friday: 5:00 p.m. – 12:00 a.m.
• Saturday–Sunday: 3:00 p.m. – 11:00 p.m.

Hybrid Evening/Overnight Schedule

• Weekdays: 12:00 a.m. – 7:00 a.m.
• Weekends: 11:00 p.m. – 7:00 a.m.

Practice Environment

• Coverage across multiple hospitals and urgent care centers throughout Washington, D.C., Maryland, and Virginia
• Includes coverage for a Level I Trauma Center
• Collegial, collaborative, and highly supportive team environment
• Strong operational infrastructure designed specifically for remote radiology workflows

Qualifications

• Board-certified or board-eligible in Diagnostic Radiology
• Eligible for medical licensure in Maryland, Washington, D.C., and Virginia
• Fellowship training preferred
• Must maintain licensure in the state from which readings are performed

Why Join MedStar Health?

• Competitive compensation package
• Sign-on bonus
• Productivity and quality bonus opportunities
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefits
• Paid occurrence-based malpractice coverage
• Retirement savings plan with employer match
• Relocation assistance

Join a nationally recognized health system that combines academic excellence, advanced technology, and a physician-focused culture while offering the flexibility of a fully remote radiology career.

*Bonuses are subject to eligibility and program terms.

MedStar Health is an Equal Opportunity (EO) Employer and assures equal opportunity for all applicants and employees. We hire people to work in different locations, and we comply with the federal, state and local laws governing each of those locations. MedStar Health entities that are federal government contractors are Equal Opportunity and affirmative Action employers. MedStar Health makes all decisions regarding employment, including for example, hiring , transfer , promotion , compensation , benefit eligibility , discipline , and discharge without regard to any protected status , including race , color , creed , religion , national origin , citizenship status , sex , age , disability , veteran status , marital status , sexual orientation , gender identity or expression , political affiliations , or any other characteristic protected by federal , state or local EO laws. If you receive an offer of employment , it is MedStar Health's policy to hire its employees on an at-will basis , which means you or MedStar Health may terminate this relationship at any time , for any reason.