I believe in the importance of thriving independent private practices for the field of radiology. True private practice—where doctors control the organization, are responsible to their peers and patients, and earn the full fruits of their labor—is the benchmark that sets the market and provides the anchor against exploitation from unscrupulous employers.

My group, like most groups in this market, is hiring. Here are several more 100%-independent radiologist-owned private practices across the US that are recruiting. If you’re in the market for a new position, consider reaching out with your CV. (Click the triangles for more information.)

//

Reno Radiological Associates

(Reno, Nevada)

Serving Northern Nevada since 1947, RRA is a strong, highly subspecialized, democratic, extremely collegial, high-earning group of 25 radiologists working in perhaps the best city in the country for raising a family and enjoying unparalleled access to natural beauty, endless outdoor activities (perhaps the best ski-city in the US), and incredible weather (jokingly referred to as “the cheapest city in California” for its proximity to Lake Tahoe (<30 min), Napa Valley, national parks, and more without the super high cost of living and no state income tax).

Shareholder Track (onsite):

• 1 year to 75% partner, 2 years to 100%
• Top 90+% comp nationally, maximally generous benefits
• 8/9/10+ weeks of vacation
• Remote shifts + opportunities for extra income, $100 buy-in

Employee Track (remote or onsite):

• High comp, Maximally generous benefits, opportunities for extra income
• Onsite preferred, fully remote night (8p-3a PST) or early morning (6a-2p EST) available

Independent Contractor:

• Flexible shift options, high compensation

Learn more at http://www.renorad.com/
Contact: CEO Anthony Dispenziere at adispenziere@renorad.com

//

Vantage Radiology & Diagnostic Services

(Near Seattle, Washington)

~35 subspecialized radiologists practicing near Seattle and enjoying a quality lifestyle focused on work-life balance, located minutes from urban amenities, and with easy access to abundant outdoor activities in the natural beauty of the Pacific Northwest. We’ve provided professional services for two hospitals since 1970 and are co-owners of their affiliated imaging centers.

• Competitive salary ($370-570k) with a signing bonus for a 4-day work week and 8 weeks of vacation.
• Benefits include a CME allowance, memberships to professional societies, profit-sharing, malpractice and disability insurance, 401K contributions, and a commitment to associate mentorship.
• All partners and partner-track associates share in general call responsibilities (many from a practice-provided remote home workstation). Overnight call is covered by our internal nighthawk team.

Openings:

Learn more at https://www.vrads.com/
Contact: recruiting@vrads.com

//

South Texas Radiology Group

(San Antonio, Texas)

STRG is a well-established, expanding, independent subspecialty practice of 70+ radiologists serving 15 hospitals, multiple freestanding ED facilities, and a large outpatient imaging practice (STRIC). Both onsite and remote positions are available.

STRG is a forward-thinking practice with a strong and cohesive culture. Multiple AI projects are in place and in progress to improve efficiency and quality. Internal moonlighting opportunities are available.

Shareholder Track:

• Flexible associate period as short as 18-months.
• Leads to full partnership with board of directors membership.
• Equity ownership within a large expanding outpatient imaging practice (STRIC)
• Competitive salary with up to $800K starting salary for experienced applicants. Up to $600K starting salary for inexperienced applicants.
• Excellent benefits package
• Onsite and work-from-home options for daily work and call
• Hiring across all specialties, with a current emphasis on Body Imaging and Cardiothoracic/Body

Emergency Radiology Track:

• 1 week on/1 week off (7/7) and 1 week on/2 weeks off (7/14) positions available
• Competitive salary with excellent benefits package available.
• Fully remote and onsite options available.

Employee Mammography Position (Onsite):

• Competitive base salary with excellent benefits package
• No call. No nights or weekends.
• Remote opportunities available for general radiology or body imaging work if interested.

Employee Position – All Subspecialties (Onsite, Hybrid, or Remote ):

• Competitive base salary with excellent benefits package
• 5.5 weekends (day shift) per year. No evening or overnight call.

Learn more at https://stric.com/.
Contact: Waynea Finley at wfinley@strg-pa.com

//

Kettering Network Radiologists

(Dayton, Ohio)

Kettering Network Radiologists, Inc. (KNRI) is a physician-owned, independent private practice serving Kettering Health’s extensive network. Our team consists of 56 radiologists, 8 physician assistants, and 8 radiology residents, providing high-quality imaging services across  8 hospitals (115-500 beds), 20 outpatient centers, 11 emergency departments, and 2 trauma centers (one Level II, one Level III).

When working ER or night shifts, you are never alone—always part of a team. We are a stable, well-compensated group, enjoying flexible scheduling with very comprehensive benefits.

Contact: Dr. Rachel Shikhman at rachel.shikhman@gmail.com

//

RAPA

(Central Arkansas [Little Rock, Conway, Searcy, and Pine Bluff] & Northwest Arkansas)

40+ radiologists covering 20+ sites (hospitals + clinics) with a multi-subspecialty mix of inpatient, outpatient, and ED imaging.

Robust reading room assistants and IT presence to promote peak efficiency. Unified Clario reading list, Inteleviewer PACS, Powerscribe dictation (no switching stations or PACS to read other sites). RadAI automated impressions to improve efficiency.

Greatest needs are IR, mammography, body imaging, MSK, and nuclear medicine, but all subspecialties and general radiologists are welcome.

Learn more at http://rapaxray.com/
Contact: recruitment@rapaxray.com and Dr. Brandon Kelly at bkelly@rapaxray.com

//

Eastern Radiologists

(Greenville & Coastal North Carolina)

Eastern Radiologists is a private practice in Eastern North Carolina that is physician-owned and operated and seeking to hire multiple radiologists due to growth and retirement. The well-established private practice serves a large geographic region through 14 area hospitals and several state-of-the-art imaging centers. Support is provided by nearly 70 subspecialty radiologists.

Currently seeking candidates in all subspecialties.

Details:

• Positions are available in Greenville and other coastal communities in Eastern North Carolina.
• Most are partnership track positions which include evening and weekend call responsibilities, but other employment options can be considered. Employment positions can be customized to fit desired schedule/income. Internal moonlighting is available for extra income.
• Most specialties can work nearly 100% in their desired field of interest.
• Great benefits, competitive salary including profit sharing and bonus, generous vacation and paid family leave, and business/educational discretionary account.
• Sign-on bonus

Learn more at https://www.easternrad.com.
Contact: Erica Askew at easkew@easternrad.com

//

Radiology and Imaging Specialists

(Central Florida: Lakeland/Winter Haven, SW Orlando, Bradenton)

Independent and long-standing group covering a diverse mix of financially sound hospital partners, outpatient imaging centers, an ASC/OBL, clinics, and a multi-specialty group. 50+ radiologists and 10+ midlevel providers. In-house and experienced IT, Credentialing, HR, and Admin team including dedicated Radiology Liaison support 24/7/365.

Recruiting for Body, Breast, Cardiac, Neuro, IR, and General.

Partnership Track:

• 1-year track for diagnostic radiologists, 2-year track for interventional radiologists
• 10 weeks of vacation
• Sign-on bonus for diagnostic radiologists
• Call compensation for interventional radiologists
• Internal moonlighting available but not required
• Full benefits including CME allocation

Employee or Contractor:

• Flexible scheduling: Hospital (ED/IP) or outpatient coverage options available
• Fully remote, hybrid, or on-site depending on location(s) and coverage schedule desired
• Competitive compensation models (including benefits if employed/full-time)

Learn more at http://risimaging.com.
Contact: Alice Varnadore, Executive Assistant at avarnadore@risimaging.com

//

Midwest Radiology

(Minneapolis – St. Paul, Minnesota)

Large 175+ subspecialized practice with 17 weeks of vacation. Two-year shareholder track for new graduates and a one-year track with experience.

Positions (On-site):

Positions (Remote):

Learn more at www.midwestradiology.com.
Contact: Barry.Lindo@MidwestRadiology.com

//

Radiology of Huntsville

(Huntsville, Alabama)

ROH is 60+ physician, high-volume, private practice with a 2-year partnership track and nominal buy-in. Hiring for a remote partnership-eligible overnight position as well as onsite/remote openings in most subspecialites. Huntsville is a tremendously livable, high-tech, and growing mid-sized city (a #1 Best Place to Live in the U.S. by U.S. News and World Report).

Learn more at www.radiologyofhuntsville.com.
Contact: Brandy McCown at bmccown@radhunt.com or call 256.713.0621.

//

Radiology Imaging Associates

(Denver, Colorado)

RIA is the largest private radiology practice in Colorado with over 120+ radiologists. Our group is dedicated to providing high-quality subspecialty imaging and interventional services as well as excellence in patient care. We currently have over 125 radiologists and cover over 35 hospitals and 15 imaging centers in multiple healthcare systems in Colorado, Kansas, and Hawaii.

Our practice:

• 12 weeks of vacation for associates and 14 weeks for partners.
• 2 year partnership track.
• Compensation ranges from $ 500 to $ 1,000,000 with unlimited internal moonlighting opportunities.
• Generous benefits package including health and dental insurance with premiums covered by the group. Benefits also include an ample CME/business expense account, 401k plan, credentialing assistance, and relocation allowance.

On-site/hybrid (partnership track):

• IR
• Abdominal/Thoracic imaging
• Breast imaging (traditional as well as 100%-breast options)
• Neuroradiology
• MSK imaging
• Nuclear Medicine/PET
• Pediatrics

Remote (partnership track):

• Nighthawk – General/Body
• 7 on / 7 off General/Body Swing

Contract positions are also available for those needing flexible work requirements.

Learn more at https://www.riaco.com/
Contact: radrecruiting@riaco.com

//

Inland Imaging

(Washington, Oregon, Montana)

Inland Imaging is a 120+ radiologist-owned private practice proudly serving multiple outpatient, clinic, and hospital sites throughout the Inland Northwest region. We own and operate one of the first outpatient interventional labs in the West in addition to 7 outpatient imaging centers.

Our practice:

• Sub-specialty interpretations available across all locations.
• All studies are accessible on a common PACS system, one common voice recognition system, and one common worklist
• Internal Nighthawk System providing final interpretations on all ER, STAT, and Inpatient Exams. 24/7 Neuroradiology Coverage and IR Call Coverage.
• 2-year Partnership Track.
• Full-Time Radiologist Average Time Off = 15 weeks
• Average after-hours obligations = 9 weekends per year and 22 evening/swing Shifts.
• Associate: $503,415–$566,342+ | Shareholder: $629,269+
• Compensation ranges above reflect base; additional earning potential available through extra shifts and increased productivity
• Full Benefit Package including health, vision, dental, disability, and life; 401k match, profit-sharing contribution, and cash balance plan.
• Flexible scheduling arrangements accommodated across all positions, with a rich case mix across multiple outpatient, clinic, and hospital settings
• Hybrid Work Options

Current Openings:

• Remote overnight ER
• Neuroradiology (Spokane, Seattle, Walla Walla, Tri-Cities, Missoula, or remote)
• Body Imaging (Spokane, Seattle, Walla Walla, Tri-Cities, Missoula, or remote)
• Washington
  • Tri-Cities ($75K signing bonus) — Breast, Neuro, MSK, Body
  • Spokane — Pediatrics, Breast, MSK
  • Moses Lake — General/Breast ($90K signing bonus, $20K relocation, annual retention bonus)
  • Colville — General/Breast
• Montana
  • Missoula – IR
• Oregon
  • Pendleton – General/Breast

Learn more at physicians.inlandimaging.com
Contact: Spencer Piper at spiper@inlandimaging.com

//

If you’re a group looking to advertise, get in touch. The monthly post here is limited to just a handful of groups at a time, but last year, I launched Independent Radiology as a resource for the broader community, a dedicated private practice radiology job board featuring ~160 groups. If you’re in the market, please also check it out for your job-hunting needs.

An attempt to model the ROI of using narrow AI tools like PE and brain bleed detection, from “Efficiency and Financial Gains From Artificial Intelligence Algorithm Implementation” in JACR:

The pulmonary embolism triage algorithm also reduced interpretation time, but the magnitude of savings was insufficient to offset AI-related costs. The observed time savings of 0.83 min per case produced a negative contribution margin change from 6.0% to −10.1% and a negative return on invested capital of −76.6% (Table 2). In sensitivity analysis, the algorithm would require a total reduction in interpretation time of approximately 3.55 min per case, or a decrease in annual AI cost from $200,000 to approximately $47,000, to become financially favorable relative to baseline. These results highlight that even measurable efficiency gains may not be sufficient when algorithm costs are high, case volumes are limited or baseline interpretation times are already relatively efficient.

The actual modeling the authors used contains many assumptions that may or may not generalize, but the broader point they make is that we should be able to measure whether any tool is worth it. Both in and out of medicine, many AI projects are outright failures. (The brain bleed tool they tested was worth it, in their analysis.)

A generally insufficiently addressed question for all AI-makes-you-more-efficient discussions is what is the leakage of time saved? What fraction of that expensive deep breath gets applied to the next case? Is the increase in productivity really just taking that time and cranking the hamster wheel perfectly to add in the exact amount of work to fill that gap? If so, does that scale as more and more tools are added? Is that effect durable over time, or do we partially revert after the Hawthorne effect wears off? Do we enjoy our tool-assisted work more or less, and how will that change over time?

A broader financial question for these types of narrow, mission-critical tasks is what parts of the task/job are expensive and/or inefficient? Doing the work or verifying the work or both? AI might help you avoid some mistakes as a second reader, but that’s not the economic model anyone is interested in.