Radiation Oncologist

JOB OVERVIEW • Job Title

• Radiation Oncology Physician
• Job
• Type: Locum Tenens
• Location: Potsdam, NY
• Service
• Setting: Acute Care Hospital / Clinic Setting
• Coverage
• Type: Scheduled Clinical Coverage Only – No Call
• Coverage
• Period: June & November Coverage
• Coverage
• Dates: June 24th–26th and November 10th–12th
• Clinical
• Shift
• Schedule:
• Days: 8:00 AM – 4:00
• PM or 9:00 AM – 5:30 PM
• Preferred
• Schedule: Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday (other options may be considered)
• Floating: Not Applicable

PATIENT INFORMATION • Patient Demographics

• Adults
• Patient
• Volume/Census: Approximately 10–15 patients per day
• Case
• Mix: Radiation Oncology and cancer treatment management
• Acuity
• Level: Adults acutely ill with a wide variety of medical problems

FACILITY INFORMATION • Facility Type

• Acute Care Hospital
• Trauma
• Level: Adult Level III/IV
• EMR
• System: Epic
• Automated
• Medication
• Dispensing
• System: Pyxis
• Practice
• Setting: Clinic Setting
• Support
• Staff
• Available: 1 Provider, 1 NP, 1 LPN
• Special
• Designations: Level 1 Perinatal Center, SAFE Designated Center, Primary Stroke Center, DNV Accredited Facility

PRIVILEGES & COMPLIANCE • Hospital Privileges Required

• Yes
• Credentialing
• Requirements: NY license in hand required
• Work
• History
• Requirements: Updated work history required with no gaps greater than 30 days
• Malpractice
• Requirements: Physician statement required for any malpractice history, dismissed or active

COMPENSATION & BENEFITS • Travel, Lodging, and Malpractice Insurance

Covered

• Required procedures
• Radiation Therapy Management
• Cancer Treatment Planning
• Patient Assessment and Monitoring
• Side Effect Management
• Multidisciplinary Oncology Collaboration

JOB REQUIREMENTS • Licenses

• Active NY State license required
• Board: Must be Board Certified
• Certifications: AHA BLS and ACLS required
• Experience: Minimum of 2 years recent Radiation Oncology experience required
• EMR
• Experience: Epic experience required
• Other
• Qualifications: Strong written and verbal communication skills required

Duties & Responsibilities

• Provide Radiation Oncology coverage during physician vacation coverage periods
• Evaluate patients and develop individualized radiation treatment plans
• Monitor patient progress and manage treatment side effects
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary oncology teams
• Maintain accurate and timely documentation in Epic EMR
• Ensure high-quality patient care and treatment coordination