Diagnostic Radiologist – Nighthawk (Evening and Night Shift, Remote)

Join MedStar Health’s Expanding Nighthawk Radiology Division

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.

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.