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MSK Radiologist

Newark, NJ · On-site

$440K/yr

J1 Waiver sponsorship is available for full-time applicants. There is opportunity to be involved in ... The Department of Radiology has 43 clinical and research faculty members who provide patient care ...

Radiology Physician

Sioux City, IA · On-site

$316K - $395K/yr

J1 Waiver Sponsorship Overview: Join an established radiology team consisting of 2 General Radiologists and 1 Interventional Radiologist Practice within a busy and well-established regional referral ...

Rheumatologist

Helena, MT

$259K - $335K/yr

Brand-new multi-specialty building with office and clinic spaces, radiology, lab, pharmacy, a ... J1 waiver or H1B transfer if immigration support is needed

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How much do j1 waiver radiologist jobs pay per year?

As of Aug 21, 2026, the average yearly pay for j1 waiver radiologist in the United States is $344,970.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $320,000.00 and $400,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a J1 Waiver Radiologist?

A J1 Waiver Radiologist is a medical doctor specializing in radiology who has completed their residency or fellowship in the United States on a J-1 exchange visitor visa and has obtained a waiver to remain in the U.S. without the usual requirement to return to their home country for two years. The J1 waiver allows the radiologist to work in underserved or shortage areas, often in rural or medically underserved communities, for a specified period (usually three years). This process helps address physician shortages while allowing international medical graduates to continue their careers in the U.S.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a J1 Waiver Radiologist?

To thrive as a J1 Waiver Radiologist, you need board certification or eligibility in radiology, strong diagnostic imaging expertise, and completion of a radiology residency, along with compliance with J1 visa requirements. Familiarity with PACS, RIS, and advanced imaging modalities like MRI, CT, and ultrasound is essential, and certification such as the American Board of Radiology is often required. Excellent communication, cultural competence, and adaptability enable effective collaboration with diverse healthcare teams and patient populations. These skills are crucial for delivering accurate diagnoses, maintaining regulatory compliance, and ensuring quality patient care in underserved or shortage areas.

What are some unique challenges J1 Waiver Radiologists face when transitioning to a new healthcare system in the United States?

J1 Waiver Radiologists often encounter the challenge of adapting to different clinical protocols, electronic health record systems, and workflow expectations compared to their previous experience abroad. Additionally, balancing the requirements of the waiver program, such as working in underserved areas and maintaining visa compliance, can add complexity to their role. Building strong communication with multidisciplinary teams and understanding local healthcare regulations are essential for a smooth transition and professional success.
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Infographic showing various J1 Waiver Radiologist job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 94% Full Time, and 6% Part Time. Highlights an 100% In-person job distribution, with an average salary of $344,970 per year, or $165.9 per hour.

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Spectrum Management Services Company

Bangor, ME

$325K - $406K/yr

Full-time

Posted 20 days ago


Job description

Spectrum Healthcare Partners welcomes applications from physicians requiring H-1B visas and seeking J1 CONRAD 30 waivers. Several of our radiologists, and many of our colleague physicians in the area, are current or former J-1 waiver physicians. We have successfully secured J-1 waivers for many radiologists over the last 5 years.

Bangor is an ideal location for a J-1 waiver practice site; we are officially designated as a Medically Underserved Area/Population (MUP), but with the amenities of a big town/small city, and a population of over 150,000 in the metropolitan area. Maine is also one of the least restrictive states for CONRAD30 J1 waiver applications, with recent rule changes in June 2021 further improving our ability to secure a J-1 waiver for our radiologists under the CONRAD-30 program.

The Position: Spectrum Healthcare Partners is seeking a Board Eligible/Board Certified Diagnostic Radiologist with fellowship training to join our highly profitable, progressive Radiology group.

  • The successful candidate will also have strong general radiology skills; this is primarily a general radiology position with part focus on your field of fellowship training.
  • You will join our established group of 18 radiologists to provide primary coverage at hospitals serving Eastern & Coastal Maine communities.
  • With recent and upcoming new sites of coverage, we aim to expand our group further over the next year.
  • Along with a generous compensation and benefits package, this full-time position offers a two-year to partnership track opportunity, and very reasonable call expectations, which is shared equally.
  • No overnight reading is necessary; all overnight work is offloaded to our affiliated nighthawk service.
  • All our new associates enjoy 10 weeks of vacation per year, increasing to 12 weeks/year for all partners, with opportunities for up to 16 weeks/year or more as schedules allow.
  • Our group operates on a fair and equitable work model, with near equal division of labor and benefits between all partners and associates; we do not believe in overburdening the newer members of our practice.
  • We do not track RVUs and individual productivity, as we believe it is not to the benefit of patients, and often results in an overly competitive environment.
  • We are very proud of the camaraderie we have built in our practice. The successful candidate will value collegiality, work ethic, collaboration, and a reasonable work/life balance.

Our Practice

  • We are the dominant group in this region with minimal competition in our area, and numerous expansion opportunities.
  • We serve a variety of hospitals, from our largest hospital, Eastern Maine Medical Center (EMMC), which recently underwent an extensive $300 million expansion and serves as the primary referral center in the region with 411 beds, to small regional hospitals, providing a variety of patient populations.?
  • A wide portfolio of advanced imaging is performed daily throughout our practice sites, including advanced neuroimaging, MSK imaging in close collaboration with our orthopedists, virtual colonoscopies, prostate MRIs, PET-CTs, and oncologic imaging in association with our dedicated cancer center.
  • In addition, there is a considerable volume of interventional procedures, ranging from imaging-guided biopsies and drainages to tumor ablation, embolization, and TIPS.

Bangor, Maine

Bangor is perfectly situated in Maine, allowing physicians to enjoy world-class sailing, kayaking, cycling, hiking, and skiing all nearby. In addition, Bangor offers big city amenities like a strong arts community, a retail district, high-quality dining, Division 1 college sports, and one of the best school districts in the state. Portland is an easy 2-hour drive south, and Bangor International Airport offers direct flights to New York City, Philadelphia, Chicago, Washington D.C., Orlando, Tampa/St. Petersburg and Charlotte.

Bangor is also notable for a diverse ethnic, religious, and cultural community with former and current J-1 waiver and H1B physicians contributing to substantial background diversity. The flagship university in the UMaine system, University of Maine in Orono is located minutes away, which draws tens of thousands of students of various nationalities.