How do teleradiology companies compare for radiologists?
The short answer
Most teleradiology companies offer remote, flexible reading, but they differ on employment model (1099 vs W-2), pay basis (per study, per wRVU, per shift), who supplies the workstation, how much credentialing they do for you, and malpractice tail. Ask every employer the same questions and get the answers in writing.
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- Oct 122026: careers pages checked
The comparison
| Company (careers page) | Model | Shifts advertised | Pay basis | Workstation | Credentialing | Malpractice |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TeleRads | Independent contractor (1099) | Overnight, evening, weekends, overflow, 24/7; you choose your nights | Weekly; larger of nightly minimum or rate × wRVU | Hosted cloud workstation | Done for you; licensing and IMLC help | Claims-made with tail |
| vRad | Contractor or employee with benefits | Full- or part-time, day or night | Per-study productivity | Not stated | Licensing and onboarding support listed | Not stated |
| StatRad | Not stated | Flex-time, part-time and full-time | Per study | Not stated | Not stated | Not stated |
| Expert Radiology | 1099 contractor | States “no shifts, no call, no weekends” | Not stated (says “no productivity floors”) | Preconfigured, shipped to you | Licensing team; IMLC support | Coverage with tail stated |
| NDX Imaging (NDI) | Contract arrangement, not salary | Set your own hours and days | Not stated | High-speed internet required | Not stated | Not stated |
| USARAD | Not stated | Day, evening, night and weekend options | Not stated | High-speed internet required | Not stated (10+ licenses preferred) | Coverage stated |
| ONRAD | Not stated | Routine or flexible scheduling | Not stated | Its PACS and RIS (per testimonials) | Handled (per testimonials) | Not stated |
| VESTA | Not stated | Evening, overnight, weekend, overflow | Not stated | Not stated | Not stated | Not stated |
| Radiology Partners (Matrix) | Not stated | Night roles mentioned | Not stated | Not stated | Not stated | Not stated |
Pages change; confirm current terms directly with each company before you decide.
What should you compare?
- Employment model: 1099 contractor or W-2 employee, and what that means for taxes and benefits
- Pay basis and minimum: per wRVU, per study, per shift or hourly, and any floor
- Schedule control: who sets your shifts and how far ahead
- Case mix and volume: what a typical shift looks like
- Workstation: shipped hardware, your own, or a hosted cloud workstation
- Credentialing and licensing: who builds the files and pays for licenses
- Malpractice: limits, claims-made or occurrence, and tail
Our checklist in how to choose a teleradiology job turns these into interview questions.
Questions
Which teleradiology companies hire radiologists?
Many, including vRad, StatRad, Expert Radiology, NDX Imaging, USARAD, ONRAD, VESTA, Radiology Partners and TeleRads. Each publishes its own terms; compare them side by side.
Are teleradiologists employees or contractors?
Both exist. Some companies hire 1099 independent contractors, some employ radiologists on W-2, and some offer either.
Do teleradiology companies provide the workstation?
It varies: some ship preconfigured hardware, some expect your own equipment, and some, like TeleRads, host the workstation in the cloud.
Do teleradiology companies pay for malpractice tail?
Some state that coverage includes tail; many don’t say on their careers page. Ask whether coverage is claims-made or occurrence and who pays for tail.
How was this comparison made?
From each company’s own careers page, checked October 12, 2026. Where a page didn’t state something, the table says so.