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Radiology in Private Practice

Work-life balance reality from 45 Radiology physicians working in Private Practice settings.

4.2/5
Satisfaction
86%
Would Choose Again
$707k
Avg Comp
47
Avg Hours/Week

Real Experiences from Private Practice Radiology Physicians

“Fully remote. Pay per RVU beyond reaching baseline expectations ”
Texas8 years41 hrs/wk$1350k
“26 wks/yr off No call/no weekends Workday 8-4”
Florida25 years36 hrs/wk$608k
“In addition to W-2 compensation I get 70k contribution to self directed retirement plan, paid health insurance with max HSA and $1500 to be used for things not covered by heath insurance. Also paid malpractice insurance ”
Georgia28 years52 hrs/wk$855k
“Four day work week with 1 weekend of call each month and about 1 weekday of call each month. ”
Wisconsin27 years45 hrs/wk$800k
“My main position is W2 and I have equity ownership with 12 weeks off no call. However for past year I work 4 hours every evening and 8 hours per day on the weekends. ”
Florida27 years62 hrs/wk$2300k
“16 weekend shifts a year, lots of time off. High hourly and per shift compensation.”
Michigan12 years40 hrs/wk$800k
“8-4 but a lot of evening and weekend call and overnight call”
Toronto, New York36 years50 hrs/wk$1300k

How Private Practice Compares to Other Settings

Practice SettingPhysiciansSatisfactionAvg HoursAvg Comp
Private Practice454.2/547$707k
Hospital-employed243.9/546$545k
Academic223.5/546$341k
Hospital Employed143.8/550$820k
Residency42.0/548$78k

Common Questions

What's it like to be a Radiology physician in Private Practice?

Based on 45 responses, Radiology physicians in Private Practice report 4.2/5 satisfaction, working an average of 47 hours per week, earning an average of $706,956.86% would choose this path again.

How does Private Practice compare to other practice settings for Radiology?

Private Practice ranks among the 1 most common settings for Radiology. Compared to other settings, it offers above-average satisfaction scores.

Quick Stats

Satisfaction:4.2/5
Would Choose Again:86%
Avg Comp:$707k
Avg Hours:47

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Hospital-employed (24) →Academic (22) →Hospital Employed (14) →Residency (4) →

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