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Staff Physician, Diagnostic Radiologist (Community Division) - Diagnostic and Interventional Imaging, McGovern Medical School

RadiologyIncludes callFull-Time

Compensation

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Posted 1mo ago

Job Description

The Department of Diagnostic & Interventional Imaging is seeking a trained Diagnostic Radiologist to join our growing radiology department across the Greater Houston area. The successful candidate will provide high-quality diagnostic imaging interpretation across a broad range of modalities and collaborate with referring physicians and multidisciplinary care teams to support timely, accurate patient diagnosis and treatment.

Position Key Accountabilities

Interpret Diagnostic Imaging Studies, Including

  • X-ray
  • CT
  • MRI
  • Ultrasound
  • Other imaging modalities within the physician's area of expertise
  • Provide accurate, timely, and clinically relevant imaging reports.
  • Perform image-guided procedures as appropriate to training and practice scope.
  • Provide consultation regarding appropriate imaging studies and diagnostic strategies.
  • Participate in shared call coverage according to departmental requirements.
  • Maintain current knowledge of advances in diagnostic imaging, technology, and evidence-based practice.

Qualifications

  • MD or DO degree from an accredited medical school.
  • Completion of an accredited Diagnostic Radiology residency.
  • Fellowship training in Diagnostic 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

The physician will interpret a broad range of diagnostic imaging studies and perform image-guided procedures as required. They will also collaborate with multidisciplinary care teams to provide accurate, timely, and clinically relevant diagnostic reports.

Qualifications

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

Radiology — Physician Career Context

Of the 50 active Radiology listings this role was benchmarked against, 36% are remote, 72% have no call, 36% 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).

Radiology pay on WeekdayDoc is up 15.0% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).

Location & Logistics

Texas has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states.

Top Radiologist Jobs

35 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution35 jobs · 22 employers

12
<$570k
4
$570k-640k
10
$640k-710k
6
$710k-780k
3
$900k

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks28 jobs · 22 employers

401k / retirement match
75%
CME allowance
64%
Sign-on bonus
61%
Relocation assistance
32%
Loan repayment
21%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

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$470k-$900k
#2

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#3

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$275k-$900k
#4

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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 751 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • Includes call

Living in Houston

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$245k
Typical market rent
$1,542/mo
Residents’ average commute
27 min
State income tax
None
Sources & methodology

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

City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.