Overnight Remote Emergency Teleradiologist

Quick Summary

A full-time remote emergency teleradiologist role for physicians who want predictable, defined overnight (nighthawk) work, with no call and no shifting roster, so you can plan your life with real consistency. You read high-acuity emergent volume in a fully remote environment on a 7-on/7-off or 7-on/14-off rotation, productivity-based with no fixed read quotas.

About vRad

vRad is the largest teleradiology practice in the United States, supporting more than 1,600 healthcare facilities nationwide. More than 500 radiologists practice at vRad, helping deliver care across a broad mix of hospitals and health systems. vRad’s mission is to bring exceptional radiology care to all patients. Anytime. Anywhere. Radiologists at vRad practice in a fully remote environment with established operational support, dedicated IT resources, and workflow technology built specifically for remote reading.

Position Overview

This role focuses on overnight, emergent interpretations across a broad mix of hospitals and health systems nationwide. Physicians primarily interpret STAT and urgent diagnostic imaging studies in a single reading environment that brings together PACS, RIS, dictation, reporting, and operational support. The workflow is designed to reduce administrative friction, support efficient case prioritization, and help radiologists stay focused on clinical interpretation. Physicians also have fast, easy access to subspecialist colleagues for consults anytime.

What Overnight Teleradiology Looks Like at vRad

Overnight at vRad is the deep-night (nighthawk) shift: a highly emergent case mix from emergency departments across the country, read into the early-morning hours. Radiologists enjoy that when your shift ends, it ends, with no obligation to stay for one more case, and you can take a break when you need one. You’re never the only radiologist on. Unlike a solo hospital night call, where whatever comes in is yours to read, instant peer and subspecialist consults are available around the clock, and any case you’d rather not read can be transferred to another radiologist. Overnight hours are paid at a higher rate, and extra shifts are there if you want them.

Responsibilities

• Interpret emergent diagnostic imaging studies remotely
• Communicate critical findings to referring physicians
• Participate in peer review
• Collaborate with operational and IT support teams
• Maintain accurate, compliant documentation
• Deliver timely, high-quality interpretations

Typical Case Mix

Primarily emergent/ED studies. CT 45%, X-Ray 32%, CTA 11%, Ultrasound 8%, MRI 3%.

Compensation

vRad’s compensation is transparent and productivity-based, and every radiologist reads on the same published rates regardless of tenure. You’re paid by vRad’s Work Unit, calibrated to the time and effort each study takes (which also removes the incentive to cherry-pick), and you can track your earnings in real time. There are no minimum reading quotas; shift rates are published and consistent, with higher pay for nights, weekends, and holidays, and a bonus rate if you choose to pick up extra shifts, so your income stays in your control. For this role, estimated annual compensation runs $450,000-$900,000+, depending on the shifts you work.

Benefits

Medical, Dental, Vision, 401(k), Supplemental Life, Disability, VITAL WorkLife, and Malpractice coverage. (W2 roles.)

Technology & Infrastructure

This role is supported by the vRad Platform, our proprietary reading environment built specifically for radiologist workflows and backed by in-house IT and operations teams. Technology and support include:

• Integrated PACS, RIS, dictation, and reporting in a single reading environment
• An AI-powered worklist that prioritizes cases by clinical urgency and your worklist settings, reducing worklist pressure and eliminating cherry-picking
• Relevant priors automatically retrieved, with key findings highlighted
• AI-powered critical findings calls placed while the radiologist keeps reading
• Background safety nets that flag potential diagnostic misses
• AI-assisted report structuring and prepopulation
• 24/7/365 in-house Operations Center support
• 24/7/365 in-house IT support
• Home workstation provided
• Operational support that keeps case flow steady

Qualifications

• MD or DO
• ABR or AOBR board certified (board eligible if completing training)
• Eligible for U.S. licensure; multi-state licensure a plus
• Fellowship not required

Work Environment

Physicians read from a home workstation within an established remote clinical environment, backed by 24/7/365 in-house support, so you’re never left managing interruptions on your own.

Why vRad

• The largest and most established teleradiology practice in the U.S., backed by deep operational infrastructure
• Fully remote: practice from anywhere in the U.S.
• Predictable scheduling with no call
• Guilt-free breaks and zero-pressure reading
• A single, integrated reading environment that reduces clicks and fatigue
• Remote, but never alone: instant peer and subspecialist consults built in
• 24/7/365 in-house Operations and IT support
• Transparent, productivity-based pay on the same published rates for every radiologist
• Structured onboarding and a dedicated mentor for your first three months
• A connected, collegial culture, with ongoing CME and in-person gatherings like the annual Rad Retreat

Related Roles

• Remote Radiologist Jobs (hub)
• Evening Remote Diagnostic Radiologist
• Weekend Remote Radiologist
• Full-Time Remote Diagnostic Radiologist

Get Started Today

Set up a brief informational meeting with Physician Engagement Specialist Adam Jones to explore this full-time overnight remote emergency teleradiologist opportunity with vRad.