Description

Diagnostic Radiology

MemorialCare Medical Group 

MemorialCare Long Beach Medical Center 

TITLE:              Physician, Radiologist (Full-time; Hybrid, Remote, or Onsite)

SCHEDULE:     Rotating Teleradiologist or Rotating Hybrid

COMPENSATION*:  $687,000 to $800,000

The low end of the range shown above is the estimated annual base salary for a full-time radiologist. The upper end is an estimate of what we anticipate total compensation could be after incentives are earned. Our compensation models utilize fair market value data specific to your specialty.

PRIMARY FUNCTION:

We are seeking a skilled, board-certified radiologist to join our radiology team. The ideal candidate will provide prompt and accurate imaging interpretations and collaborate with hospitalists, surgeons, specialists, emergency physicians, and other healthcare professionals to support inpatient care and the Emergency Department. This role is essential to maintaining high standards of diagnoses, patient safety, and workflow efficiency in a fast-paced hospital environment.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Interpret a wide range of inpatient imaging studies, including:
• X-rays
• CT scans
• MRI
• Ultrasound
• (Optional: Nuclear Medicine, PET)
• Provide timely reads for emergent (including adult and pediatric trauma), urgent, and routine imaging studies.
• Communicate critical findings directly to referring physicians or hospital staff.
• Available by phone during shifts
• Participate in multidisciplinary rounds or case conferences as needed (can be remote).
• Collaborate closely with technologists, nurses, and other radiologists.
• Ensure compliance with hospital policies, imaging protocols, and safety regulations.
• Document all reports and communications accurately in the electronic medical record (Epic EMR/RIS/PACS).
• Participate in coverage and weekend/holiday rotations as required.
• Read time requirements:
• Stroke: 20 minutes
• Trauma: 30 minutes

SCHEDULE & WORK ENVIRONMENT:

• Employed position with MemorialCare Medical Group
• Can be Predominantly Remote (teleradiology work), Hybrid (mix of onsite and remote shifts), or Onsite.
• One of eight radiologists working a standardized rotating schedule with a mix of:
• Standard 8-hour day shifts (M-F) with staggered start times between 7:00 am and 10:00 am
• Intermediate 6-hour shifts (2:00 pm to 8:00 pm, M-F)
• Evening 4-hour shifts (8:00 pm to 12:00 am, M-F, 6:00 pm to 12:00 am Sa-Su)
• Includes a full week off after a week of Evening shifts and after a weekend worked
• In essence, work 3 weeks on, 1 week off
• Additional 2 weeks off per year, on an accrued paid time off basis
• Total of 1493 scheduled hours per year (400 hours less than a regular full-time, day shift radiologist)
• Option for additional internal moonlighting
• StatRad coverage 12:00 am to 7:00 am (8am on weekends)
• Collaborative environment with support from subspecialty colleagues and administrative staff

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

Ability to perform essential radiologist functions

RELATIONSHIPS:

The Rotating Radiologist shall be responsible to the Medical Director of Radiology.

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS:

• Competitive salary and eligible for an annual performance-based reconciliation payment (i.e., based on wRVU productivity and value-based metrics)
• Teleradiology/Remote Radiologists’ base salary is 5% less
• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• Life insurance, disability insurance
• Malpractice insurance
• CME reimbursement fund
• 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan with employer matching
• 529 College Savings Plan
• Relocation assistance
• Sign-on bonus 

QUALIFICATIONS:

• M.D. or D.O. degree from an accredited medical school
• ABR Board Certified or Board Eligible in Diagnostic Radiology
• Resident of California
• California medical license (active or eligible)
• Fellowship training in Neuroradiology, MSK, Body Imaging is a plus
• Prior experience in a hospital or inpatient setting preferred
• Strong communication and teamwork skills
• Ability to work effectively in a high-acuity, fast-paced clinical environment

MemorialCare Medical Group offers multi-specialty services, including primary care, specialty and ancillary care, laboratory and radiology services, and urgent care. MemorialCare Medical Group has been awarded a 4.5 Star rating out of 5 Stars by the Integrated Healthcare Association (IHA), reflecting its commitment to excellence in healthcare delivery. This recognition is based on MemorialCare Medical Group's performance in the Align. Measure. Perform. (AMP) Medicare Advantage program.

MemorialCare Health System is a nonprofit integrated delivery system that includes four premier hospitals - Long Beach Medical Center, Miller Children's & Women's Hospital Long Beach, Orange Coast Medical Center, and Saddleback Medical Center; medical groups - MemorialCare Medical Group and Greater Newport Physicians; a health plan - MemorialCare Select Health Plan; and numerous outpatient health centers, imaging centers, surgery centers, and dialysis centers throughout Orange and Los Angeles Counties.