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
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
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
Skills
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)