
General Diagnostic Radiologist | Physician
- Agency
- GHR Healthcare
- Location
- Sugar Land, TX
- Job type
- Travel
- Profession
- Physician
- Industry
- Nursing & Healthcare
- Posted
- May 23, 2026
Pay breakdown
- Hourly
- $168
- Weekly
- $6,715
- Yearly (full-time)
- $349,180
- Start date
- May 23, 2026
This job pays about $168/hour — 29% above the median for Physician jobs in Texas ($130/hour). The total includes tax-free housing and meal stipends, which staff jobs don't pay, so take-home pay is usually higher than the hourly figure suggests.
Estimated from the weekly pay in the listing, 40 hours a week; yearly = 52 weeks. Median wage: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025.
Physician jobs in Texas right now
- 118 open Physician jobs in Texas from 3 agencies, 3 of them in Sugar Land.
- Pay in these listings: $69.50 – $282/hour, median $167/hour.
- Typical Physician pay in Texas: $130/hour ($269,797/year, BLS).
- Highest median pay: GHR Healthcare ($167/hour across 34 jobs).
Job description
Locum Tenens Diagnostic Radiologist – Sugar Land, TX (Per Diem)
Locum Tenens Diagnostic Radiologist in Sugar Land, TX (77479) — board-certified diagnostic radiologist needed for per diem/remote coverage. Ideal for radiology physicians with ER imaging, CT, MRI and teleradiology experience seeking flexible locum tenens or per diem radiology jobs in the Greater Houston area.
Job Details
- Weekly Estimated Pay: $6,150 - $7,280
- Location: Sugar Land, TX (77479) — Greater Houston area
- Employment Type: Locum tenens, per diem, remote/teleradiology coverage
- Start Date: May 23, 2026
- End Date: May 24, 2026
- Coverage: Days and evenings (Central Standard Time)
- Number of Positions: 1
Job Requirements
- Board Certification in Diagnostic Radiology (required)
- Comfortable interpreting all ER exams (x-ray, CT, MRI, ultrasound)
- At least 1 year of clinical diagnostic radiology experience
- Ability to meet productivity expectations (approximately 80 RVUs per shift)
- Experience with teleradiology/remote reporting preferred
Responsibilities
- Interpret a wide range of diagnostic imaging studies, including emergency department (ER) exams
- Provide remote coverage and teleradiology support for multiple hospital locations in the Greater Houston area
- Deliver timely, accurate radiology reports and preliminary reads as required
- Communicate findings with clinical teams to support patient care and decision-making
- Maintain high productivity standards while ensuring quality assurance and adherence to protocols
Why Join This Radiology Job
- Competitive weekly pay for locum tenens radiologists
- Flexible per diem schedule and remote coverage opportunities
- Work with a collaborative clinical team dedicated to patient care
- Great location—Sugar Land offers excellent amenities and a family-friendly community
Apply now to be considered for this locum tenens radiology position in Sugar Land, TX. For questions or to submit your CV, contact our locum tenens recruiter today.
Benefits
GHR Healthcare offers 401K with Matching, Healthcare, Dental and Vision to Employees. Company paid malpractice is available for 1099 Contractors. Weekly Direct Deposit is a standard benefit for both employees and contractors.
Equal Opportunity
We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity across our organization. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.
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