Day General/Breast Radiologist - Western Colorado Radiologic Associates
Listed compensation
$450k-$500k
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Job Description
Position Summary
Western Colorado Radiologic Associates (WCRA) is seeking a BC/BE radiologist with breast imaging expertise to join our established physician-led practice in Grand Junction, Colorado.
- This onsite position offers a balanced case mix of approximately 50% breast imaging and 50% general diagnostic radiology, allowing physicians to maintain both subspecialty focus and broad diagnostic skills.
- The position is MQSA-qualified and involves interpretation of screening and diagnostic mammography along with participation in breast imaging procedures. The remaining portion of the role includes general diagnostic radiology across multiple modalities.
- This opportunity offers a supportive and collaborative practice environment with strong work-life balance and the chance to practice in one of Colorado’s most scenic communities.
Clinical Highlights
- Approximately 50% breast imaging / 50% general diagnostic radiology
- Interpretation of screening and diagnostic mammography
- Participation in breast imaging procedures
- General diagnostic imaging including CT, MRI, ultrasound, and radiography
- Balanced mix of outpatient, inpatient, and emergency imaging
Position Highlights
- MQSA-qualified breast imaging role
- Partnership track opportunity
- Sign-on bonus
- No overnight call
- Strong work-life balance
- Collaborative physician-led practice environment
- On-site position in Grand Junction, Colorado
Local Practice and Community Overview
- About the Practice
> Western Colorado Radiologic Associates (WCRA) is a progressive, physician-led radiology practice serving hospitals and clinics throughout western Colorado and eastern Utah. The group supports St. Mary’s Medical Center, the largest hospital between Denver and Salt Lake City and the region’s only Level II trauma center, providing advanced care in trauma, stroke, oncology, cardiac, women’s health, and neonatal services.
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> WCRA combines modern practice infrastructure with a strong culture of collaboration, stability, and physician partnership. Radiologists benefit from a highly optimized workflow environment supported by MosaicOS™, an AI-enabled platform designed to streamline reads and improve efficiency, along with 24/7 IT support.
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> The practice includes a collaborative team of radiologists and advanced practice providers across multiple subspecialties, creating an environment where physicians can focus on delivering high-quality patient care while maintaining long-term career satisfaction.
- The Community – Grand Junction, Colorado
> Located on Colorado’s scenic Western Slope, Grand Junction offers an exceptional lifestyle for physicians seeking both professional fulfillment and outdoor adventure.
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> Surrounded by red rock landscapes, mountains, and national parks, the area provides year-round access to hiking, mountain biking, skiing, climbing, fishing, and kayaking. World-class ski destinations such as Vail, Aspen, Telluride, Crested Butte, and Steamboat are all within driving distance.
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> Grand Junction is known for its family-friendly atmosphere, strong schools, and welcoming community, while still offering convenient travel through a regional airport with direct connections to major hubs.
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For physicians seeking a balanced lifestyle with meaningful practice and unparalleled outdoor access, Grand Junction remains one of Colorado’s best-kept secrets.
Desired Professional Skills and Experience
- Residency training in Diagnostic Radiology from an ACGME accredited U.S. training program
- MQSA certification required
- Board eligible or certified by American Board of Radiology (ABR) or the American Osteopathic Board of Radiology (AOBR)
- Licensed or ability to obtain licensure in Colorado
- Comfortable with general diagnostic radiology
Compensation & Benefits
- Base Salary: $450,000–$500,000 (plus productivity incentives)
- Annual discretionary bonus eligibility
Comprehensive Benefits Include
- Health, life, disability & malpractice insurance
- CME and healthcare reimbursement
- 401(k) with employer support
- Family planning and telehealth benefits
- Final compensation determinations may vary based on factors including education, work experience, certifications, geographic location, and other relevant considerations.
Interested? Let's Connect!
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> Chelsea Salyer, Physician Recruiter
> Email: recruiting@radpartners.com
> Call/Text: 423-608-3458
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.
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Position Details
Schedule/Shift
Day/1st Shift
Employment Type: Full-time (30+ hrs/week)/FULLTIME
Location City
Grand Junction
Location State
CO
Work Location Type
On-site
Subspecialty
General Radiologist
Key Responsibilities
The radiologist will perform a balanced mix of breast imaging and general diagnostic radiology, including CT, MRI, and ultrasound. Responsibilities include interpreting screening and diagnostic mammography and participating in breast imaging procedures.
Requirements
Candidates must have completed a residency in Diagnostic Radiology from an ACGME accredited program and hold MQSA certification. Applicants must be board eligible or certified by the ABR or AOBR and possess or be eligible for a Colorado medical license.
Qualifications
- Education
- Professional certificate or licensure
- Experience
- 5+ years of experience
Certifications
Key Skills
Radiology — Physician Career Context
Of the 50 active Radiology listings this role was benchmarked against, 46% are remote, 68% have no call, 36% require no weekends.
Radiology pay on WeekdayDoc is up 15.0% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).
For production-based offers, this specialty runs a typical 8,500 wRVUs per year (derived from CMS CPT-frequency data), and WeekdayDoc listings compensate a median of about $45 per wRVU — implying roughly $383k in production-based pay. For reference, the 2026 CMS Medicare conversion factor is $33.40 per RVU.
Radiology Partners ranks #7 of 13 employers hiring Radiologist on WeekdayDoc by average advertised pay, and holds silver-tier status on the Top Employers work-life index, composite score 75/100, 132 active listings.
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Day General/Breast Radiologist - Western Colorado Radiologic Associates at Radiology Partners a 6.9 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the top 25% in Radiology — ranked against 751 active Radiology listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no on-call duties, no night shifts.
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