Physician - Radiation Oncology

Opportunity:

Physician - Radiation Oncology

Job Details:

• Locum to permanent position with transition timeframe of 2-3 months
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• Clinic hours from 7:30 AM to 4:30 PM with treatments from 7:30 AM to 4:30 PM
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• Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday scheduled for consults, follow-ups, and simulations; Tuesday reserved as OTV day
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• Approximately 10-16 patients under treatment per day per physician
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• Average of 3-5 CT simulations per day across the team
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• Approximately 2-3 consults per day, four days per week; no consults typically scheduled on OTV day
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• Follow-up volume approximately 10-12 per week; consults scheduled for 60 minutes and follow-ups for 30 minutes
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• Will not be working solo; at least 2 Radiation Oncologists in the department at all times
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• Handle inpatient and outpatient consults, follow-up visits, CT sim orders, treatment planning, critical structures, RT prescriptions, plan approval, imaging orders, and review/approval
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• Collaborate closely with oncology team members including Medical Physicists, Medical Dosimetrists, Radiation Therapists, and RNs
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• Participate in chart rounds, system peer rounds, and tumor conferences
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• Work with CT simulations, 3D, IMRT, VMAT, SRS/SRT, and SBRT techniques
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• Required proficiency in EPIC, Varian ARIA, and Eclipse, along with experience using Varian TrueBeam
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• Required skills include Linear Accelerator, Rapid Arc/VMAT, Electrons, Conventional/Conformal Therapy, IMRT, IGRT, SBRT, and SRS
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• Required treatment planning skills include Conventional Treatment Planning, Beam Shaping (MLC), 3D CRT, IMRT, PET CT or MRI Image Fusion, and Electronic Portal Imaging (EPI)
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• Board certification required; minimum board certification eligible accepted
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• BLS certification required
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• Must be onsite during hours of operation

Facility:

This facility is a well-established radiation oncology department equipped with advanced technology including two Varian TrueBeams, a Siemens Go Open Pro large bore CT scanner with respiratory gating, an Identify Motion Management System, Varian Eclipse treatment planning, MIM, ARIA EMR, and EPIC for clinic practice. The department operates in a collaborative, well-supported environment with a full complement of oncology professionals including radiation oncologists, medical physicists, medical dosimetrists, radiation therapists, and registered nurses. The team is committed to delivering high-quality cancer care in a busy yet well-organized practice setting.

Location:

Duluth, MN

Duluth is a stunning city situated on the shores of Lake Superior, offering breathtaking scenic views, a vibrant outdoor lifestyle, and a welcoming community that provides an exceptional quality of life. Known for its natural beauty and rich culture, Duluth is a destination that perfectly balances a rewarding professional environment with unparalleled recreational opportunities including hiking, sailing, and exploring the stunning North Shore.