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Tufts Medicine
Boston, Massachusetts · Hybrid

Musculoskeletal Radiologist

Radiology Above average in Physician rolesFull-Time

Listed compensation

$440K - $535K

Listing transparency5 of 6 stated

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Employment & setting
Full-Time · hybrid
Call expectations
Includes call
Weekends
Includes weekends
Posted 3mo ago

Job Description

Position Title: Musculoskeletal Radiologist Location: Tufts Medical Center, Boston, MA Department: Department of Radiology Position Type: Full-time Academic Rank: Assistant, Associate, or Full Professor (commensurate with experience) Join a department rooted in excellence. The Department of Radiology at Tufts Medical Center is seeking a highly skilled and dedicated Musculoskeletal Radiologist to join our renowned Department of Radiology. The Department of Radiology at Tufts Medical Center, was established by Alice Ettinger, MD, a pioneer in her field, Dr. Ettinger was responsible for introducing the spot film imaging technique to the United States. The Department honors her legacy by contributing to groundbreaking academics and research that allows for care of the whole patient as opposed to just the image. This is an opportunity to work with a close-knit team, at a level 1 trauma center, who provides renowned academic care that provides to a diverse patient population. The ideal candidate will possess a strong background in Musculoskeletal Radiology with proficiency in interpretation of MSK MR and CT scans. Basic MSK procedural skills are required as there are typically about two MSK procedures (joint injections/aspirations and arthrograms) a day. This is an excellent opportunity for an individual who is passionate about advancing patient care and clinical research, and contributing to education and training of future radiologists at a leading academic medical center.

Key Responsibilities Providing exceptional care to the patient my interpreting MSK MR and CT scans, bone/joint x-rays, MSK procedures (joint injections/aspirations and arthrograms), and limited MSK/soft tissue ultrasound interpretation. Participate in the teaching of radiology residents and medical students. Being an active member in research projects and quality improvement projects with medical students and residents is encouraged. Participation in multidisciplinary conferences and educational conferences. Clinical and non-clinical work-based incentives are available and paid annually at the time of annual performance review with the Chair. Have a presence on-site to collaborate with members of the department. However, partial remote work is available. Weekday shifts are from 8:00 AM and 5:00 PM. Weekend on-call duties (Plain Film, 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM) are remote (home workstations are provided to each radiologist). Additional opportunities such as moonlighting, academic time, administrative time, and a Section Chief role can be offered with this role depending on experience and career aspiration.

Requirements Candidates must hold an MD, DO, MBBS, or equivalent degree. Board eligibility/Board certification by the American Board of Radiology (ABR) or American Osteopathic Board of Radiology (AOBR). Candidates must have completed, or be in the process of completing, at the time of application, or scheduled to complete after residency, an MSK radiology fellowship. Medical licensure or eligibility in Massachusetts. Apply: Interested candidates should submit a CV and cover letter detailing clinical, academic, and teaching interests to: Elizabeth Denson, Physician Recruiter Elizabeth.Denson@tuftsmedicine.org The salary range for this position is $440,000.00 - $535,000.00 annually. Actual compensation will be determined during the selection process and is based on a variety of factors, including, but not limited to, relevant experience, education, internal equity, and academic rank. At Tufts Medicine, we view this investment not merely as compensation, but as recognition of the significant impact you will have in advancing our mission and shaping the future of patient care, research, and education. Tufts Medicine is a leading integrated health system bringing together the best of academic and community health care to deliver exceptional, connected and accessible care experiences to consumers across Massachusetts. Comprised of Tufts Medical Center, Lowell General Hospital, MelroseWakefield Healthcare, an expansive home care network and a large clinically integrated physician network, Tufts Medicine has more than 15,000 dedicated employees and caregivers. The health system came together in 2014 to leverage the experience of its member organizations and integrate their missions to together transform the ways that consumers engage with and experience their care.

Key Responsibilities

Provide exceptional patient care by interpreting MSK MR, CT, and X-ray scans and performing basic MSK procedures. Participate in the education of radiology residents and medical students while contributing to clinical research and quality improvement projects.

Requirements

Candidates must hold an MD, DO, MBBS, or equivalent degree and be board eligible or certified by the ABR or AOBR. Completion of an MSK radiology fellowship and medical licensure in Massachusetts are required.

Qualifications

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

Key Skills

MSK MR InterpretationMSK CT InterpretationMedical EducationRadiology Resident Teaching

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Musculoskeletal Radiologist at Tufts Medicine 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 19,647 active Physician roles listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include remote work flexibility.

Radiology — Physician Career Context

Of the 50 active Radiology listings this role was benchmarked against, 36% are remote, 40% have no call, 42% require no weekends — this position is remote.

Radiology pay on WeekdayDoc is up 7.7% vs. the prior quarter (through Aug 2026).

The cost-of-living index for Massachusetts is 105.8 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$488k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $461k in an average-cost state. 63.2% of Massachusetts clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

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Boston, MA
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Health Insurance
Dental
Vision
Retirement Plan
CME Allowance
Malpractice Coverage
Partial Remote Work
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