Radiation Oncologist

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Penn State Health - Penn State Health Medical Group LLC

Location: US:PA: Hershey

Work Type: Full Time

FTE: 1.0

Shift: Day

Recruiter Contact: Please contact Nicole Brandt at [email protected] for additional information.

Radiation Oncologist

The Penn State Health Department of Radiation Oncology invites applications for a full-time academic radiation oncologist at the rank of Assistant or Associate Professor to join our expanding faculty. The successful candidate will hold a faculty appointment at Penn State College of Medicine and provide clinical services at the Penn State Cancer Institute (Hershey, PA).

This position offers an outstanding opportunity to deliver high-quality, patient-centered cancer care within a thriving clinical practice while actively participating in academic pursuits, including teaching, research and clinical trial enrollment. The department is equipped with multiple TrueBeam linear accelerators and a newly installed Varian Ethos. Strong collaborations with our medical physics and surgical colleagues support a Gamma Knife radiosurgery program and an active brachytherapy practice. In addition, Penn State College of Medicine is making significant institutional investments in the development and application of artificial intelligence in medical research.

The successful candidate will provide comprehensive radiation oncology care, participate in multidisciplinary tumor boards, and contribute to collaborative cancer care across the health system. Engagement in research and scholarly activities is expected, with support from the Penn State Cancer Institute and Department for cooperative group and investigator-initiated clinical trials.

Applications are welcomed from both clinician-educators and physician-scientists. Opportunities exist for specialization across multiple disease sites.

ABOUT PENN STATE CANCER INSTITUTE:

Penn State Cancer Institute is committed to fighting cancer on every front: through education and prevention, early detection and diagnosis, effective treatment and survivorship programs. The Institute's radiation oncology program is accredited by the American College of Radiology, and the outpatient program is also certified by Quality Oncology Practice Initiative through the American Society of Clinical Oncology. Oncology practice sites include the Penn State Cancer Institute at Penn State Health Milton S. Hershey Medical Center, Penn State Children's Hospital, Penn State Health Lancaster Medical Center, Penn State Health St. Joseph Medical Center in Reading, Pennsylvania, and Hampden Medical Center, in Enola, Pa.

WHAT WE OFFER:

• A dynamic role within the nationally recognized Penn State Cancer Institute
• Academic appointment at Penn State College of Medicine with opportunities for professional advancement and participation in resident and medical student education
• Competitive salary and a generous benefits package
• Access to advanced technologies including IMRT, SBRT, brachytherapy, Gamma Knife, and GammaTiles
• Mentorship and departmental support for developing academic and research interests
• Excellent location in central Pennsylvania, with high-ranking schools, easy-living, and proximity to Harrisburg, Philadelphia, Baltimore, and Washington D.C.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• MD, DO, or foreign equivalent medical degree
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with a team-based approach to care
• Completion of accredited training program
• Ability to acquire a license to practice in the State of Pennsylvania
• BC/BE in radiation oncology

WHY PENN STATE HEALTH?

Penn State Health offers exceptional opportunities to learn and grow, exposure to a wide patient population, and the ability to provide individualized, innovative, and specialized care to patients in the community.

Penn State Health offers an exceptional benefits package including medical, dental and vision with no waiting period as well as a Total Rewards Program that highlights a few of the many additional offerings below:

• Be Well with Employee Wellness Programs, Fitness Discounts (Facilities and Peloton), Employee Exclusive Concierge Service for scheduling, and PSH OnDemand.
• Be Balanced with Paid Holidays, Time Off, and Paid Parental Leave.
• Be Secured with Retirement, Life Insurance, Malpractice Insurance, and Identity Theft Protection.
• Be Rewarded with Competitive Pay, Tuition Reimbursement, Employee Discounts, and PAWS UP employee recognition program.
• Be Supported with Relocation Assistance (if eligible), Continuing Medical Education (CME), assistance provided by the HR Solution Center, Learning and Organizational Development, Business Employee Resource Groups, and Virtual Benefits Orientation.

YOU TAKE CARE OF THEM. WE'LL TAKE CARE OF YOU. State-of-the-art equipment, endless learning, and a culture of excellence - that's Penn State Health. But what makes our healthcare award-winning? That's all you.

This job posting is a general outline of duties performed and is not to be misconstrued as encompassing all duties performed within the position. Eligibility for shift differential pay based on the terms outlined in company policy or union contract. All individuals (including current employees) selected for a position will undergo a background check appropriate for the position's responsibilities.

Penn State Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of any protected class including disability or veteran status. Penn State Health's policies and objectives are in direct compliance with all federal and state constitutional provisions, laws, regulations, guidelines, and executive orders that prohibit or outlaw discrimination.

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