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Locums Radiation Oncologist Physician Job Opportunity- Galesburg, Illinois
Updated 5/27/25
Illinois, Illinois, United States
Physician
Oncology-Radiation
Job at a glance
Degree Required
MD/DO
Position Type
Locums/Travel
Part-Time/Contract
Work Environment
Hospital
Inpatient
Visa Sponsorship
No
Experience Level
1 year
Job description
Job description
We are seeking a Locum Radiation Oncologist to provide part-time clinic coverage. The position includes responsibilities for patient evaluations, simulation, dosimetry treatment planning, radiation therapy prescriptions, and patient follow-ups. The locum physician will also oversee treatment alignment and accuracy through daily image verification and ensure compliance with on-site procedures.
This role offers an opportunity to work independently with no call, weekend, or holiday responsibilities.
- Conduct patient evaluations, consultations, and follow-ups.
- Oversee simulation and dosimetry treatment planning.
- Prescribe and monitor radiation therapy treatments.
- Perform weekly assessments for patients under treatment.
- Verify treatment alignment and accuracy through daily image checks.
- Supervise on-site procedures for compliance.
- Manage cases involving external beam treatments, on-treatment visits, SRS verifications, and occasional follow-ups.
Job Responsibilities
Oversee simulation and dosimetry treatment planning.
Prescribe and monitor radiation therapy treatments.
Perform weekly assessments for patients under treatment.
Verify treatment alignment and accuracy through daily image checks.
Supervise on-site procedures for compliance.
Manage cases involving external beam treatments, on-treatment visits, SRS verifications, and occasional follow-ups.
Qualifications
Active Illinois medical license – Required.
DEA certification – Required.
BLS certification – Required.
Minimum of one year of experience in radiation oncology.
Must have proficiency in managing external beam treatments and related radiation oncology procedures.
Working Hours
No weekends, holidays, or on-call responsibilities.
Skills
Ability to work independently and manage a busy clinic environment.
Strong attention to detail and accuracy in treatment verification.
Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
Proficiency in using Epic EMR.
