One of the most critical factors in any medical position—and one that's often glossed over in recruitment materials—is the answer to this question: who will you actually work with every day? At Montrose Regional Health, you'll join a radiology team that's being thoughtfully constructed with an emphasis on collegiality, complementary skill sets, and sustainable work-life balance. These aren't just colleagues who happen to share a reading room; they're physicians who've deliberately chosen this practice model because it allows them to practice good medicine without sacrificing their personal lives.
Dr. Josh Bernstein, MD – Staff Radiologist
Dr. Bernstein brings the kind of experience that makes him an invaluable colleague for any radiologist joining this team. As someone who has practiced in multiple settings—including the high-pressure world of private practice—he offers both clinical expertise and practical wisdom about what makes a radiology practice sustainable over the long term.
What you'll immediately notice about Dr. Bernstein is his down-to-earth approach and genuine enthusiasm for the practice environment here. When asked to describe the opportunity, he focused not on the technology or the compensation, but on the lifestyle.
His clinical capabilities span general radiology with a versatile approach to different modalities. He's comfortable moving between CT, MRI, fluoroscopy, and mammography as the daily workflow demands. He performs light interventional procedures including thyroid biopsies, paracentesis, thoracentesis, and bone marrow biopsies with skill and efficiency. You'll find him to be someone who can discuss challenging cases, offer a second opinion when you need one, and cover when you take time off without resentment.
Importantly, Dr. Bernstein previously worked at Delta Regional Hospital in the area, where he met Bodie, so he has deep roots in the Western Colorado medical community and a comprehensive understanding of the regional healthcare landscape. He commutes about 10 minutes from his home south of town, lives an active lifestyle that includes traveling to Arizona periodically, and embodies the work-life balance that attracted him to this position.
Perhaps most tellingly, when discussing what kind of colleague would thrive here, Dr. Bernstein emphasized: "We're here to help each other. It's not going to be torture... everything doesn't have to necessarily be read that day, so it can maybe [wait]." This collaborative spirit—where the team supports each other rather than competing or creating pressure—defines the culture you'll join.
Dr. Wolford, MD – Joining Summer 2026
The department's next addition will be Dr. Wolford, who is joining specifically to focus on women's imaging, mammography, and PET/CT interpretation. While he'll subspecialize in these areas, he maintains strong general radiology capabilities and can read across modalities when needed.
Dr. Wolford's addition is strategically designed to strengthen the team's mammography coverage—one of the department's most important service lines—while also bringing dedicated expertise to the growing PET/CT program at the Ambulatory Care Center. His four-day-per-week schedule will provide consistent coverage for these specialized areas while maintaining flexibility in the overall practice model.
With Dr. Wolford handling the bulk of mammography and breast imaging, the pressure on other radiologists to maintain MQSA certification is reduced, though having multiple physicians who can contribute to breast imaging remains valuable for vacation coverage and workflow efficiency.
The department also works with two Mississippi-based radiologists who provide part-time coverage on a rotating basis:
This hybrid model—combining full-time employed radiologists with physicians who provide regular but flexible coverage—creates scheduling flexibility while maintaining consistency in the quality of reads and patient care.
For after-hours, overnight, and weekend coverage, the department relies on established teleradiology partnerships:
These aren't temporary solutions—they're intentional partnerships that allow the employed radiologist team to maintain work-life balance without compromising patient care. The teleradiology services provide final reads, not preliminary interpretations, so you're not managing another layer of reviewing overnight studies during your daytime hours.
Leadership and Management
Bodie – Director of Radiology (12 years tenure)
Bodie oversees the entire radiology department with a leadership style that prioritizes physician satisfaction and operational efficiency. With 12 years in this role and over 30 years in radiology management, he brings institutional knowledge, vendor relationships, and a deep understanding of what radiologists need to practice effectively.
Multiple people interviewed mentioned Bodie's commitment to supporting the radiology team, his responsiveness to concerns, and his realistic understanding of the challenges radiologists face. He's hands-on enough to understand workflow issues but delegates appropriately so physicians can focus on clinical work rather than administrative minutiae. His longevity in the role speaks volumes about the supportive environment and organizational stability.
Coral Ann – Senior Leader in Radiology
Works closely with Bodie in managing departmental operations and will participate in physician interviews and onboarding.
Chelsea and Gina – Radiology Supervisors
These two supervisors manage the technical staff and ensure smooth daily operations. Their presence means there's always frontline leadership available to address operational issues, equipment concerns, or workflow challenges without requiring physician intervention.
58 Radiologic Technologists
This is an exceptional ratio of support staff to radiologists—most departments would love to have this level of technical support. The technologists here have a reputation for quality, efficiency, and professionalism. Bodie noted that technologists don't last long in his department if they don't meet high standards, and the result is a team that consistently produces quality studies with efficient protocols.
What this means for you practically: properly positioned patients, appropriate protocols selected without constant physician oversight, quality control that catches issues before they reach your reading station, and technical staff who respect the radiologist's time and expertise.
Two Dedicated Nurses
Having nurses embedded in the radiology department is relatively unusual and represents a significant advantage. These nurses:
Dr. Bernstein specifically mentioned that the nursing support is "huge" and a big advantage of the practice. In many settings, radiologists field constant phone calls from patients and manage coordination tasks that shouldn't require a physician's time—here, that's handled appropriately.
Jeff Richmond and his PACS team deserve special mention. These dedicated PACS administrators maintain offices directly across the hall from the radiologist reading rooms. When you have a technical issue, you walk across the hall and get immediate, expert support.
Jeff recently upgraded the hospital's mobility platform, connected the ambulatory surgery center to PACS, and is in the process of integrating Alpine Women's Center for seamless document scanning into PACS. This level of ongoing optimization—handled by people who understand radiology workflow intimately—is almost unheard of in community hospitals.
The PACS team stays current with system upgrades, troubleshoots issues proactively, and understands that radiologist efficiency depends entirely on seamless technology. This is light-years beyond the typical community hospital IT support model where radiologists submit tickets and hope for eventual resolution.
What distinguishes this team from many radiology departments is the emphasis on mutual support rather than competition or individual productivity metrics that pit physicians against each other. Dr. Bernstein captured this when discussing how the team works together: "We're here to help each other. You know, it's not going to be a burden."
The part-time physicians from Mississippi spoke candidly about the broader radiology market and the challenges many departments face with unrealistic volume expectations and poor physician treatment. Their perspective reinforced that what Montrose offers—reasonable expectations, genuine support, and respect for physician well-being—is increasingly rare.
The 12-year tenure of the radiology director, the stability of the technical staff, and the careful construction of the physician team all point to an environment where people choose to stay rather than constantly seeking the next opportunity. This stability benefits everyone—you won't be constantly adjusting to new colleagues, new workflows, or new management philosophies.
Beyond the radiology department itself, you'll work alongside:
These physicians are accessible, collegial, and genuinely value radiology input. The tumor board participation and weekly conferences create regular touchpoints where you'll build relationships with referring physicians rather than existing as a distant voice on a dictation.
You won't be walking into an established group where you're the outsider trying to fit into entrenched dynamics. You won't be the solo radiologist carrying impossible call burdens. You won't be dealing with difficult personalities who've made previous radiologists miserable.
You'll be joining a team that's being intentionally built to create a sustainable, collegial practice—with colleagues who've chosen this environment specifically because it allows them to practice good medicine, maintain work-life balance, and build meaningful relationships with both their radiology colleagues and the broader medical community.
In an era when radiologist burnout is epidemic and many practices have become unsustainable, finding a team built on mutual support rather than exploitation is genuinely rare. This is that team.