Clinical Physician - Diagnostic Radiology - Full Time 8 Hour Days (Exempt) (Non-Union)
Listed compensation
$220K - $363K
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Job Description
Performs medical services and performs other related work as required for the well being of patients at a medical facility. Assesses and evaluates patients with a variety of medical and/or surgical conditions. Obtains patient history and performs a complete or focused physical examination and procedures, as needed.
Devises a diagnostic and treatment plan to address patients' medical needs. Essential Duties: Performs medical assessments of patients. Assesses and evaluates patients with a variety of medical and/or surgical conditions. Establishes and monitors a medically appropriate level of care for patients.
Stresses health education and preventive medical care, where appropriate. Obtains complete or focused medical histories from patients. Performs appropriate physical examinations, as situation dictates. Maintains accurate and up-to-date medical records and prepares reports, as needed.
Devises diagnostic treatment plans to address patients’ medical needs. Orders laboratory and radiologic tests. Interprets laboratory, radiologic, cardiographic, etc. tests. Prescribes and administers medications, vaccines, and other treatments, as needed.
Identifies unstable or high level of care patients and makes arrangements for transfer to appropriate facilities. Refers patients for medical and/or other treatment, when appropriate.
Performs medical procedures such as injections, immunizations, suturing and wound care and manages conditions produced by infection or trauma. Arranges medical follow-up plan(s), as appropriate. Ensures patients’ understanding of discharge instructions and follow-up planning.
Works with Counseling Services staff in cases presenting with mental health problems. Ensures compliance with regulatory, legal, and departmental requirements. Ensures compliance with documentation requirements as specified by JCAHO and other accrediting agencies.
Maintains professional affiliations, licenses, certifications, etc. Stays current on developments in the field of medicine. Attends and participates in patient care meetings, clinic meetings, and other events, as required. Performs other related duties as assigned or requested. The University reserves the right to add or change duties at any time.
Preferred Qualifications
Pref 2 years Experience as M.D. or D.O. Required Licenses/Certifications: Req Medical Doctor Current valid license/certification to practice medicine in the state of California. Req Specialty Certification Board certified with current certificate in specialty area.
Req DEA Certificate Req Fire Life Safety Training (LA City) If no card upon hire, one must be obtained within 30 days of hire, and maintained by renewal before expiration date. (Required within LA City only) The annual base salary range for this position is $220,064.00 - $363,105.00.
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Key Responsibilities
The physician performs medical assessments, diagnostic evaluations, and treatment planning for patients with various medical or surgical conditions. Responsibilities include interpreting radiologic tests, prescribing medications, and ensuring compliance with regulatory and accrediting agency requirements.
Requirements
Candidates must hold an MD or DO degree and possess a valid California medical license, DEA certificate, and board certification in a specialty area. At least one year of experience as an MD or DO is required, with two years preferred.
Qualifications
- Education
- Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Certifications
Key Skills
Radiology — Physician Career Context
Of the 50 active Radiology listings this role was benchmarked against, 26% are remote, 48% have no call, 34% require no weekends.
The cost-of-living index for California is 110.7 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$292k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $263k in an average-cost state. 63.6% of California clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Work-life score | 8.3 / 10 · top 10% in radiology | ranked against 1,103 Radiology listingslisting-based score, 0–10 |
| Listed pay | $220k–$363k | Radiology median $588k (middle half $588k–$638k)28 comparable listings, Nov 2026 |
| Cost-of-living adjusted pay | ~$263k in purchasing power | California index 110.7 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Radiology listings in California | 101 active | 1,103 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 26% remote · 48% no call · 34% no weekends50 benchmarked listings |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | not stated | California Physician listings: 30% state a sign-on bonus (median $100k) · 28% offer loan repayment1,000 active listings, Nov 2026 |
| Radiology hiring demand | #11 of 28 specialties | postings stay open a median 54 days · 31% state a sign-on bonusWeekdayDoc Hiring Index, October 2026 · 214 postings, 220 closed |
| New Radiology listings | 544 in the last 30 days | 159 the 30 days before (+242%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Radiology pay trend | +8.1% vs prior quarter | —through Oct 2026 |
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Clinical Physician - Diagnostic Radiology - Full Time 8 Hour Days (Exempt) (Non-Union) at Keck Medicine of USC a 8.3 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as excellent. This places the position in the top 10% in Radiology — ranked against 1,103 active Radiology listings on WeekdayDoc.
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