Staff Physician, Radiology - Diagnostic and Interventional Imaging, McGovern Medical School

This Radiology position at UTHealth Houston is open to physician candidates.

Physicians (MD/DO) are in high demand across healthcare settings, with growing interest in positions that offer sustainable schedules and reduced administrative burden.

Nationally, Radiology professionals earn a median annual salary of approximately $420k, with the typical range spanning $330k to $560k depending on experience, location, and practice setting.

This employer qualifies for Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF). Eligible clinicians can have their remaining federal student loan balance forgiven after 120 qualifying monthly payments (10 years). For physicians and advanced practice providers carrying significant educational debt, PSLF eligibility can represent hundreds of thousands of dollars in long-term financial benefit.

This position is based in Houston, Texas.

Texas has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states. For a physician earning $300k, the absence of state income tax can represent $15k–$30k or more in annual savings.

Key skills and qualifications: Diagnostic Imaging, Interventional Imaging, Radiologic Examination, Patient Care, Resident Supervision, Clinical Teaching, Multimodality Clinical Skills, Emergency Radiology. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Radiology role.

Core responsibilities: The Staff Physician will perform and interpret radiologic examinations within emergency departments at Memorial Hermann TMC and LBJ General Hospital. They will also be responsible for teaching and mentoring residents and fellows during their rotations.