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Owensboro, KY, United States

General Radiologist - Independent Contractor - Radiology Partners Kentucky

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Listed compensation

$3,400/day

The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed

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Job Description

Position Summary

Whether you’re beginning your career or planning to ease into retirement, Radiology Partners offers flexible scheduling options to help you achieve the work-life balance you desire. RP Kentucky is currently seeking a General Radiologist, working as an Independent Contractor, who is proficient in all areas of diagnostic radiology. Key highlights of this opportunity include:

  • General radiology and open to any subspecialty
  • Remote, hybrid, and on-site options in the vibrant city of Owensboro, KY
  • Daytime and evening shifts available
  • Weekend moonlighting opportunities to earn additional income
  • Compensation: Generous shift rate with an engagement bonus (182 shifts to qualify for bonus)

Local Practice and Community Overview

RP Kentucky serves the medical needs of twelve counties in Western Kentucky. With 477 beds and a Level 3 NICU unit, Owensboro Health Regional Hospital is one of the largest in Kentucky. The Radiology department has served the community for over 25 years offering all radiologic services to include all general imaging, digital mammography, and high-end IR services. owensborohealth.org

Owensboro is the industrial, medical, retail, and cultural hub of western Kentucky. The city is strategically located on the southern banks of the Ohio River, which provides a majestic backdrop to our downtown and riverfront communities.

Owensboro, KY is the second-largest city in the Tri-State region of Illinois, Indiana, and Kentucky after Evansville. Owensboro is situated 123 miles North of Nashville, TN; 109 miles Southwest of Louisville, KY; and has direct access via highway, rail, river, and air.

Owensboro is known as a great family friendly area. With a cost of living 20% below the national average, several school options, huge arts and music community, and being a phenomenal place to stay active outdoors, it is easy to see why!

Desired Professional Skills and Experience

  • Fellows and residents welcome to apply
  • Candidates must be a Doctor of Medicine or Osteopathy, Board Certified/Board Eligible
  • Candidates must be residency-trained in Diagnostic Radiology, a fellowship is not required
  • KY and TN medical license or the ability to obtain a KY and TN license

Compensation

The salary for this position is $3,400/Per Shift. Final determinations may vary based on several factors including but not limited to education, work experience, certifications, geographic location etc.

For More Information or to Apply

For inquiries about this position, please contact Greg Colletti at recruiting@radpartners.com or 516-401-3129.

Radiology Partners Overview

Radiology Partners, through its affiliated practices, is a leading radiology practice in the U.S., serving hospitals and other healthcare facilities across the nation.

As a physician-led and physician-owned practice, we advance our bold mission by innovating across clinical value, technology, service and economics, while elevating the role of radiology and radiologists in healthcare.

Using a proven healthcare services model, Radiology Partners provides consistent, high-quality care to patients, while delivering enhanced value to the hospitals, clinics, imaging centers and referring physicians we serve.

Radiology Partners is an equal opportunity employer. RP is committed to being an inclusive, safe and welcoming environment where everyone has equal access and equitable resources to reach their full potential.

We are united by our Mission to Transform Radiology and in turn have an important impact on the patients we serve and the healthcare system overall. We hold that diversity is a key source of strength from which we will build a practice culture that is inclusive for all.

Our goal is to empower and engage the voice of every teammate to promote awareness, compassion and a healthy respect for differences.

Radiology Partners participates in E-verify.

CCPA Notice: When you submit a job application or resume, you are providing the Practice with the following categories of personal information that the Practice will use for the purpose of evaluating your candidacy for employment: (1) Personal Identifiers; and (2) Education and Employment History.

Beware of Fraudulent Messages: Radiology Partners will never request payment, banking, financial or personal information such as a driver’s license in exchange for interviews or as part of the hiring process. Additionally, we will not send checks for deposit into your bank account at any stage of recruitment.

All communication during the interview and hiring process should come from an email address ending in “@radpartners.com.” If you suspect you are receiving a fraudulent job offer or solicitation from Radiology Partners or one of our local practices, please notify our Recruiting Team at recruiting@radpartners.com.

Position Details

Schedule/Shift

Day/1st Shift

Employment Type: IC - Part-time (0-29hrs/week)/PARTTIME)

Location City

Owensboro

Location State

KY

Work Location Type

Hybrid

Subspecialty

General Radiologist

Key Responsibilities

The radiologist will perform general diagnostic radiology services and may engage in subspecialty work. The role involves providing high-quality care to patients across various healthcare facilities in Western Kentucky.

Requirements

Candidates must be a Doctor of Medicine or Osteopathy and be Board Certified or Board Eligible in Diagnostic Radiology. Applicants must hold or be able to obtain medical licenses in Kentucky and Tennessee.

Certifications

Board Certification

Key Skills

Interventional radiology

Radiology — Physician Career Context

Of the 40 active Radiology listings this role was benchmarked against, 13% are remote, 48% have no call, 45% require no weekends.

The cost-of-living index for Kentucky is 90.2 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 61.6% of Kentucky clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

What does the Radiology market look like in Kentucky?
MeasureThis jobMarket
Listed paynot listedRadiology median $686k (middle half $490k–$780k)11 comparable listings, Oct 2026
Cost of livingKentucky index 90.2US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Radiology listings in Kentucky19 active1,108 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 13% remote · 48% no call · 45% no weekends40 benchmarked listings
Radiology pay trend+15.0% vs prior quarter—through Sep 2026
Radiology Partnerssilver tier, 74/100Top Employers work-life index148 active listings
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index, Top Employers work-life index, BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Oct 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

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Benefits & Perks39 jobs · 2 employers

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Sign-on bonus
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CME allowance
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Work-life snapshot

median 6.1this job 2.8
Better work-life than 20% of Radiology listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 764 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • On-site
  • Includes weekends
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About Radiology Partners

Hospitals and Health Care
Nashville, Tennessee
1,001-5,000 employees

Benefits & Perks

Engagement bonus (182 shifts to qualify)
Weekend moonlighting opportunities
Flexible scheduling

Living in Owensboro

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$215k
Typical market rent
$1,212/mo
Residents’ average commute
17 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
88.6
State income tax
Up to 4.5%
Sources & methodology

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

BEA 2024 · Owensboro, KY metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

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