Urgently Require A Radiation Oncologist - Altoona - Pennsylvania
Glencoe, Illinois, United States

Job Summary

Occupation Physician
Specialty Oncology-Radiation
Degree Required MD/DO
Position Type Locums/Travel
Work Environment Hospital
Location Pennsylvania, Pennsylvania, United States
Visa Sponsorship No

Job Description

Last Update: 11/14/24

Coverage Needed: Holiday week coverage (Dec 23, 24, 26, 27) with potential for future and consistent coverage.

Key Details:

  • Specialty: Radiation Oncology
  • Call Coverage: Telephone-based after-hours calls
  • Shifts per Month: ~7 shifts

Compensation & Travel:

  • Market Rates
  • Travel Covered: Mileage, Airfare, Lodging, Rental Car & Fuel

Community & Hospital Info:

  • Trauma Level: III
  • Hospital: UPMC Hillman Cancer Center at John P. Murtha Pavilion
  • Location Resources: Transportation services, patient support, counselling, and education

Job Responsibilities

Responsibilities:
Provide radiation oncology treatments (e.g., IMRT, IGRT, HDR brachytherapy)
No procedures for SRS or SBRT
Work solo with some support staff: 1 radiation oncologist, 1 APP, 3 therapists, 1 dosimetrist, and more
Average 24 treatments per day, with a focus on adult oncology cases (primarily breast, male genital system, respiratory, digestive, oral cavity, and female genital systems)

Qualifications

Location Type: Freestanding center (not hospital-based)
Required Credentials:
Board Certified Radiation Oncologist (MD/DO)
PA State License
DEA License
BLS Certification
Experience Required: Minimum 4 years, no BE candidates

Working Hours

Position Type: Part-time (day shifts, 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM)

Skills

Responsibilities:
Provide radiation oncology treatments (e.g., IMRT, IGRT, HDR brachytherapy)
No procedures for SRS or SBRT
Work solo with some support staff: 1 radiation oncologist, 1 APP, 3 therapists, 1 dosimetrist, and more
Average 24 treatments per day, with a focus on adult oncology cases (primarily breast, male genital system, respiratory, digestive, oral cavity, and female genital systems)