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