Diagnostic Radiologist – Nighthawk - Up to $150,000+ in Additional Earnings
MedStar Health · Columbia, MD
Posted October 17, 2026
MedStar Health - Remote / Telehealth · 10980 Grantchester Way, Columbia, MD, US, 21044
- Pay: $600,000 per year
- Schedule: Full Time, Evening/Night (Rotating Weekends)
- Location: MedStar Health - Remote / Telehealth (remote)
- MedStar Job ID: 167922
MedStar Health — the largest healthcare system in the Maryland and Washington, D.C. region — is growing our Nighthawk Radiology Division and seeking Diagnostic Radiologists for evening and overnight remote opportunities.
- Base Compensation: $600,000 annually with up to $150,000+ in additional earnings through extra shifts and incentives.
This is a fully remote position open to candidates located anywhere in the United States.
Position Highlights
- Academic and clinical opportunities available
- Final interpretations for after-hours CT and ultrasound studies
- Some X-ray coverage with occasional MRI interpretation
- 24/7 dedicated PACS support
- 24/7 call center support for critical results reporting
- 7- or 8-hour shifts
- Preliminary reads utilized during high-volume periods or complex cases
- Collaborative shared coverage model for after-hours provider and technologist questions
- Expected productivity of 9–10 RVUs per hour, with incentives for higher productivity
Schedule Options
Compared with many emergency radiology practices, our shifts are designed to support work-life balance with shorter overnight coverage blocks, typically 8 hours.
Overnight Schedule
- Approximately 17 working weeks annually
- 1 week on / 2 weeks off rotation
- Monday–Sunday: 11:00 p.m. – 7:00 a.m.
Evening Schedule
- Approximately 23 working weeks annually
- Periodic 3-week breaks built into the schedule
- Monday–Friday: 5:00 p.m. – 12:00 a.m.
- Saturday–Sunday: 3:00 p.m. – 11:00 p.m.
Hybrid Evening/Overnight Schedule
- Weekdays: 12:00 a.m. – 7:00 a.m.
- Weekends: 11:00 p.m. – 7:00 a.m.
Practice Environment
- Coverage across multiple hospitals and urgent care centers throughout Washington, D.C., Maryland, and Virginia
- Includes coverage for a Level I Trauma Center
- Collegial, collaborative, and highly supportive team environment
- Strong operational infrastructure designed specifically for remote radiology workflows
Qualifications
- Board-certified or board-eligible in Diagnostic Radiology
- Eligible for medical licensure in Maryland, Washington, D.C., and Virginia
- Fellowship training preferred
- Must maintain licensure in the state from which readings are performed
Why Join MedStar Health?
- Competitive compensation package
- Sign-on bonus
- Productivity and quality bonus opportunities
- Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefits
- Paid occurrence-based malpractice coverage
- Retirement savings plan with employer match
- Relocation assistance
Join a nationally recognized health system that combines academic excellence, advanced technology, and a physician-focused culture while offering the flexibility of a fully remote radiology career.
- **Bonuses are subject to eligibility and program terms.
Employer
MedStar Health
MedStar Health is the largest health system and the largest provider of healthcare services in the Washington, D.C. and Baltimore region. A non-profit organization, MedStar brings together 30,000 associates working at 10 hospitals and hundreds of ambulatory care sites, more than 700 access points of care across more than 225 zip codes in 17 counties in Maryland, D.C. and Northern Virginia.
The MedStar system includes:
- Hospitals including MedStar Washington Hospital Center, MedStar Georgetown University Hospital, MedStar Union Memorial, MedStar Franklin Square, MedStar Good Samaritan, MedStar Harbor, MedStar Montgomery, MedStar Southern Maryland and MedStar St. Mary's
- MedStar Medical Group, one of the nation's 15 largest medical groups, plus ambulatory surgery centers, urgent care and primary care practices across the region
- One of the largest graduate medical education programs in the country, with major research and innovation platforms
Why physicians and advanced practice providers choose MedStar:
- Published hiring ranges on every position
- The largest employed anesthesia group in the region, with MDAs, CRNAs and CAAs employed directly by the health system
- Productivity and quality incentives, paid malpractice, CME time and allowance, and 403(b), 457(b) and 457(f) retirement plans on many roles
- Student loan forgiveness eligibility as a non-profit employer
Recognition: MedStar Health has been named one of "America's Greatest Workplaces" by Newsweek (including Inclusion and Diversity, Women, Parents and Families, Mental Wellbeing and Healthcare) and one of "America's Best Employers" by Forbes. MedStar is committed to equity for all people and communities.