Staff Physician, Breast Imaging Radiologist (Community Division) - Diagnostic and Interventional Imaging, McGovern Medical School
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Job Description
The Department of Diagnostic & Interventional Imaging is seeking a trained Breast Imaging Radiologist to join our growing radiology department across the Greater Houston area. The successful candidate will provide comprehensive breast imaging services.
Position Key Accountabilities
Interpret a broad range of breast imaging examinations, including screening and diagnostic mammography, breast ultrasound, and breast MRI.
Perform image-guided breast procedures, including ultrasound-guided, stereotactic, and MRI-guided biopsies and localizations.
Participate in breast imaging consultations and communicate findings and recommendations effectively with referring physicians and patients as appropriate.
Participate in multidisciplinary conferences, including breast tumor board and other breast-related clinical conferences.
Collaborate with breast surgeons, medical and radiation oncologists, pathologists, and other members of the multidisciplinary breast care team.
Qualifications
- MD or DO degree from an accredited medical school.
- Completion of an accredited Diagnostic Radiology residency.
- Fellowship training in Diagnostic Radiology/Breast Radiology.
- Board certification or board eligibility in Diagnostic Radiology.
- Texas Medical License or Faculty Temporary License.
- Strong diagnostic interpretation and clinical communication skills.
- Commitment to patient-centered care.
Key Responsibilities
Interpret screening and diagnostic mammograms, breast ultrasound, and breast MRI, and perform image-guided breast biopsies and localizations. Consult with patients and referring physicians, participate in breast-related multidisciplinary conferences, and collaborate with the breast care team.
Qualifications
- Education
- Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)
- Experience
- 5+ years of experience
Key Skills
Radiology — Physician Career Context
Of the 50 active Radiology listings this role was benchmarked against, 20% are remote, 54% have no call, 46% require no weekends.
The cost-of-living index for Texas is 97.1 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 57.7% of Texas clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Work-life score | 6.1 / 10 · above average in physician roles | ranked against 22,456 Physician roles listingslisting-based score, 0–10 |
| Listed pay | not listed | Radiology median $595k (middle half $538k–$675k)29 comparable listings, Oct 2026 |
| Cost of living | Texas index 97.1 | US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Radiology listings in Texas | 88 active | 1,118 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 20% remote · 54% no call · 46% no weekends50 benchmarked listings |
| Radiology pay trend | +15.0% vs prior quarter | —through Sep 2026 |
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Staff Physician, Breast Imaging Radiologist (Community Division) - Diagnostic and Interventional Imaging, McGovern Medical School at UTHealth (University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston) a 6.1 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the Above average in Physician roles — ranked against 22,456 active Physician roles listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no on-call duties.
Location & Logistics
Texas has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states.
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