The Remote Radiologist is responsible for interpreting diagnostic imaging studies from a remote setting using advanced teleradiology technology. This role supports nationwide imaging needs with timely and accurate reporting, contributing directly to high-quality patient care without the need for onsite presence. It enables flexibility while maintaining diagnostic excellence and clinical collaboration through virtual platforms.
Job Duties:
- Interpret a high volume of diagnostic studies remotely, including X-ray, CT, MRI, ultrasound, and other modalities.
- Deliver prompt, accurate, and well-documented reports to referring clinicians across multiple locations.
- Communicate critical and time-sensitive findings directly with providers via phone or secure messaging systems.
- Collaborate with technologists and support staff virtually to ensure protocol adherence and image quality.
- Use advanced PACS, RIS, and cloud-based teleradiology systems to manage and review cases.
- Participate in quality assurance, peer review, and virtual team meetings.
- Maintain up-to-date licensure and compliance documentation for multiple states, as required.
- Adhere to all HIPAA and data security standards while working in a remote environment.
- Contribute to a consistent workflow with no weekend or evening shifts required.
- Support a culture of collaboration and excellence across geographically distributed teams.
Education and Experience:
- MD or DO degree from an accredited medical school.
- Completion of an accredited Radiology Residency program.
- Board Certified or Board Eligible in Diagnostic Radiology (ABR or equivalent).
- Active and unrestricted medical licenses in applicable practice states (multi-state licensure preferred).
- Prior teleradiology or remote work experience preferred, but not required.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
- Proficiency in remote diagnostic tools, PACS, RIS, and EMR systems.
- Exceptional time management and organizational skills in a virtual work environment.
- Strong written communication for clear and concise report generation.
- Knowledge of HIPAA and teleradiology-specific data privacy protocols.
- Comfortable with high-volume caseloads and maintaining quality standards.
- Capable of working independently with minimal supervision.
- Technical literacy to troubleshoot basic remote workstation issues.
- Familiarity with ACR guidelines, structured reporting, and clinical decision support tools.
With over 150 offices across 10 states, SimonMed Imaging is one of the largest and fastest growing outpatient radiology practices in the United States. We are expanding into new markets and are excited to have the opportunity to add new radiologists to our current team. Find out why our radiologists say they wish they’d joined sooner!
SimonMed is 100% outpatient imaging with subspecialty reads that focus on providing excellent patient care. Our support and IT staff assures that radiologists spend their days reading films and not making calls or doing work that doesn’t require physician input. We value our team of radiologists and are the preferred choice for radiologists who want to not only have one of the best compensation packages available but also an excellent personal life balance.
There are many reasons why SimonMed is rapidly expanding and has one of the highest radiologist retention rates in the industry.