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

MedStar Health; United States; Remote; USD 600,000 - 750,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Relocation assistance

Benefits package

Malpractice coverage

Retirement plan with employer match

Job summary

MedStar Health, the largest healthcare system in the Maryland and Washington, D.C. region, is expanding its Nighthawk Radiology Division by adding Diagnostic Radiologists for evening and overnight remote work across the United States.

The role offers a base compensation of $600,000 annually with potential to exceed $750,000 through extra shifts and incentives, plus comprehensive benefits and sign-on due to the high-demand after-hours coverage.

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.

Responsibilities

• Final interpretations for after-hours CT and ultrasound studies.
• Some X-ray coverage with occasional MRI interpretation.
• Collaborative shared coverage model for after-hours provider and technologist questions.

Education

Fellowship training preferred

Job description

About the 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.

This position has a hiring range of

USD $600,000.00 - USD $600,000.00 /Yr.