Oncology - Radiation Physician

JOB OVERVIEW

Job Title : Radiation Oncology Physician

Job Type : Locum Tenens

Location : Erie, PA

Service Setting : Outpatient Cancer Center

Coverage Type : Clinical + Call

Coverage Period : 09 / 01 31 / 2025

Clinical Shift Schedule : Mon Fri, 7 : 30 AM 4 : 00 PM

On-Call Shift Schedule : Weeknights 4 : 00 PM 10 : 00 PM; Weekends 8 : 00 AM 8 : 00 PM or 24-hour call

Call Type : Telephone

COVERAGE DATES

September 1, 2025 December 31, 2025

3 weeks / month coverage (1 locum for 2 weeks / month; another for 1 week / month)

PATIENT INFORMATION

Patient Demographics : Adults only

Patient Volume / Census : Average 4 consults / day; average 1 inpatient

Admissions : 0 average while on call

Rounding : End-of-day hospital consults (as needed)

Phone Consults : Yes

Case Mix : Secondary neoplasms, lung, breast, male genital system, head and neck

FACILITY INFORMATION

No. of Beds in Department : TBD

Trauma Level : TBD

EMR System : Aria / Epic

Office Equipment Available : TBD

Specialty Backup Available : Second radiation oncologist (on PTO rotation)

Support Staff Available : 2 Radiation Oncologists, 1 APP, 6 Radiation Therapists, 3 Nurses, 2 Physicists, 2 Dosimetrists, Financial Counselors, Office Assistants

Reason for Coverage : Retirement vacancy

PRIVILEGES & COMPLIANCE

Hospital Privileges Required : Yes

Temporary Privileges Available : No (Full Privileges)

Credentialing Timeline : 90 days

COMPENSATION & BENEFITS

Travel, Lodging, and Malpractice Insurance : Covered

Rate : TBD

REQUIRED PROCEDURES

Intensity-modulated radiation therapy (IMRT)

Image-guided radiation therapy (IGRT)

On-Board Imager (OBI)

Stereotactic Radiation Therapy (SRS & SBRT)

RapidArc

Respiratory gating

HDR (High Dose Rate Brachytherapy)

JOB REQUIREMENTS

Licenses : Pennsylvania license (can apply if not currently held)

Board : Board Certified in Radiation Oncology (Board Eligible not accepted)

DEA : Active DEA Certification required

Certifications : BLS

Experience : Minimum 5 years in specialty

Other Qualifications : Ability to work solo

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

Manage consults and ongoing radiation oncology cases independently

Handle weekday and weekend call responsibilities

Coordinate patient care for cancer and radiation-related needs

Provide symptom and side effect management

Engage with interdisciplinary support services including nutrition and psychosocial counseling

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