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Lurie Children's Hospital
Chicago, Illinois

Radiologist

RadiologyFull-Time

Listed compensation

$100k-$1M

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Job Description

Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children’s Hospital of Chicago provides superior pediatric care in a setting that offers the latest benefits and innovations in medical technology, research and family-friendly design. As the largest pediatric provider in the region with a 140-year legacy of excellence, kids and their families are at the center of all we do. Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children’s Hospital of Chicago is ranked in all 10 specialties by the U.S. News & World Report.

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Location: Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago

Job Description

K.S.A.'s

  • Doctorate in Medicine or Osteopathic Medicine.
  • Valid licenses for State of Illinois.
  • Board certification or board eligibility required.
  • Completion of a residency in radiology at an ACGME accredited medical facility.
  • Completion of an ACGME accredited fellowship in Pediatric Radiology, Neuroradiology, or Interventional Radiology.
  • Excellent written and oral communication skill.
  • Passion for pediatric care.

Job Duties

Obtains patients’ histories from electronic records, patient interviews, dictated reports, and by communicating with referring clinicians. Prepares comprehensive interpretive reports of findings.

Evaluates medical information to determine patients’ risk factors (such as allergies to contrast agents) and to make decisions regarding the appropriateness of procedures.

Provides counseling to patients and referring providers to explain the processes, risks, benefits, and alternative treatments to imaging procedures.

Performs and interprets diagnostic imaging procedures including magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), computed tomography (CT), positron emission tomography (PET), nuclear medicine examinations, and/or ultrasound studies. Communicates imaging results to referring physicians, patients, and families.

  • Performs minimally invasive procedures using imaging guidance.
  • Confers with medical professionals regarding image-based diagnoses.

Coordinates radiological services with other medical activities. Documents performance, interpretation, and outcomes of procedures performed. Establishes and enforces standards for protection of patients and staff.

  • Develops and monitors procedures to ensure adequate quality control of images.
  • Monitors radiation dose for procedures involving radiation.
  • Ensures safety for patients and staff in Medical Imaging.
  • Participates in continuing education activities to maintain and develop expertise.
  • Participates in Medical Imaging quality improvement activities.
  • Serves as a teleradiologist for facilities that do not have on-site radiologists.
  • Oversees diagnostic quality of all Medical Imaging procedures.
  • Supervises and educates trainees.

Education

MD/DO (Required)

Pay Range

$100,000.00-$1,000,000.00 Salary

At Lurie Children’s, we are committed to competitive and fair compensation aligned with market rates and internal equity, reflecting individual contributions, experience, and expertise. The pay range for this job indicates minimum and maximum targets for the position.

Ranges are regularly reviewed to stay aligned with market conditions. In addition to base salary, Lurie Children’s offer a comprehensive rewards package that may include differentials for some hourly employees, leadership incentives for select roles, health and retirement benefits, and wellbeing programs.

For more details on other compensation, consult your recruiter or click the following link to learn more about our benefits.

Benefit Statement

For full time and part time employees who work 20 or more hours per week we offer a generous benefits package that includes:

  • Medical, dental and vision insurance
  • Employer paid group term life and disability
  • Employer contribution toward Health Savings Account
  • Flexible Spending Accounts
  • Paid Time Off (PTO), Paid Holidays and Paid Parental Leave
  • 403(b) with a 5% employer match

Various Voluntary Benefits

  • Supplemental Life, AD&D and Disability
  • Critical Illness, Accident and Hospital Indemnity coverage
  • Tuition assistance
  • Student loan servicing and support
  • Adoption benefits

Backup Childcare and Eldercare

  • Employee Assistance Program, and other specialized behavioral health services and resources for employees and family members
  • Discount on services at Lurie Children’s facilities
  • Discount purchasing program

There’s a Place for You with Us

At Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children’s Hospital of Chicago and its affiliates (collectively “Lurie Children’s”), we embrace and celebrate diversity and equity in a serious way.

We are committed to building a team with a variety of backgrounds, skills, and viewpoints — recognizing that diverse identities strengthen our workplace and the care we can provide to the Chicago community and beyond.

We treat everyone fairly, appreciate differences, and make meaningful connections that foster belonging and allyship. This is a place where you can be your best, so we can give our best to the patients and families who trust us with their care.

Lurie Children’s and its affiliates are equal employment opportunity employers. We value diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, marital status, pregnancy, protected veteran status, order of protection status, protected genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law.

For questions about how to request an accommodation please contact: employeehealth@luriechildrens.org

AI Notice

Lurie Children’s utilizes certain AI-enabled features within our recruiting platform to support candidate engagement and assist recruiters in identifying and prioritizing applicants whose experience aligns with job requirements. All employment decisions are made by individuals.

It is a civil rights violation with respect to recruitment, hiring, promotion, or employment for an employer to use artificial intelligence that has the effect of subjecting employees to discrimination on the basis of protected classes under the Illinois Human Rights Act or to use zip codes as a proxy for protected classes.

For questions about the use of artificial intelligence in this process or any additional support, please contact: peoplequestions@luriechildrens.org

Key Responsibilities

The radiologist will perform and interpret diagnostic imaging procedures, including MRI, CT, and ultrasound, while providing comprehensive reports and counseling to patients and families. They are also responsible for overseeing diagnostic quality, supervising trainees, and ensuring radiation safety standards are enforced.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a Doctorate in Medicine or Osteopathic Medicine and possess a valid Illinois medical license. Completion of an ACGME accredited residency in radiology and a fellowship in Pediatric, Neuro, or Interventional Radiology is required.

Qualifications

Education
Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)
Experience
5+ years of experience

Key Skills

TeleradiologyClinical documentationPatient counseling

Radiology — Physician Career Context

Of the 50 active Radiology listings this role was benchmarked against, 34% are remote, 50% have no call, 34% require no weekends.

The cost-of-living index for Illinois is 100.0 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$550k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $550k in an average-cost state. 62.6% of Illinois clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

How many Radiology jobs are remote?
MeasureThis jobMarket
Listed pay$100k–$1000kRadiology median $550k (middle half $438k–$658k)42 comparable listings, Nov 2026
Cost-of-living adjusted pay~$550k in purchasing powerIllinois index 100.0 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Radiology listings in Illinois35 active1,092 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 34% remote · 50% no call · 34% no weekends50 benchmarked listings
Sign-on & loan repaymentloan repaymentIllinois physician listings (all specialties): 25% state a sign-on bonus (median $100k) · 26% offer loan repayment987 active listings, Nov 2026
Radiology hiring demand#11 of 28 specialtiespostings stay open a median 54 daysWeekdayDoc Hiring Index, October 2026 · 214 postings, 220 closed
New Radiology listings533 in the last 30 days171 the 30 days before (+212%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Radiology pay trend+6.1% vs prior quarter—through Oct 2026
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index, BEA Regional Price Parities (2024), WeekdayDoc Hiring Index; as of Nov 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

Top Radiologist Jobs

46 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution

46 jobs · 15 employers
8
<$700k
10
$700k-1000k
28
$1000k

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

42 jobs · 15 employers
401k / retirement match
95% this job
Sign-on bonus
62%
CME allowance
43%
Relocation assistance
21%
Loan repayment
10% this job

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Work-life snapshot

median 6.1this job 1.5
Below most Radiology listings for work-life

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 1,086 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

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About Lurie Children's Hospital

Hospitals and Health Care
Chicago, IL

Benefits & Perks

Medical, dental, and vision insurance
Employer-paid group term life and disability
Health Savings Account contribution
Flexible Spending Accounts
Paid Time Off, paid holidays, and paid parental leave
403(b) with 5% employer match
Tuition assistance
Student loan servicing and support

Living in Chicago

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$354k≈ 3.5× annual pay
Typical market rent
$2,311/mo≈ 28% of gross pay
Residents’ average commute
33 min
State income tax
Up to 5%
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Sep 2026), Zillow market rents (Sep 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

Ratios use this listing’s gross annual pay. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.