Radiation Oncologist

Radiation Oncologist

Requirements

• MD or MD/PhD with medical training specifically in radiation oncology.
• Must be Board certified and/or Board eligible in radiation oncology with a state license in good standing.
• If Board eligible, must be willing to take the boards and successfully pass within 12 months.
• Ability to interpret clinical, genomic and efficacy data.
• Motivated to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Thorough and up-to-date working knowledge of cancers and cancer treatment options.
• Technical skills to operate medical equipment and tools related to cancer treatment.
• Ability to effectively communicate with patients, technicians, fellow medical professionals and other clinic team members.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills.
• Physician shall be compliant to complete and clear necessary privileging, credentialing, and licensing applications to remain in good standing in accordance with the bylaws, policies, procedures, rules and regulations of the Group and all hospitals in which the physician holds clinical privileges.

Responsibilities

• Work with patients to discuss and understand treatment options and assist in managing the side effects and symptoms of the treatment.
• Communicate effectively with patients, families and center team members.
• Capable of handling stressful situations, making informed decisions and giving emotional support to patients and their families.
• Documenting and coordinating treatment plans for each patient.
• Evaluate and assess the physiologic and psychological responsiveness of each patient’s response to treatment.
• Performing administrative tasks, such as keeping patients notes and records updated, writing prescriptions, providing education information to patients and monitoring treatment plans.
• Respond to patient and referring physician needs and concerns regarding patient’s treatment as expeditiously as possible.
• Attend any required clinic meetings.
• Promote cooperation and teamwork among other physicians and team members of the clinic.
• Comply with all credentialing, quality assurance and utilization review criteria that are adopted by the Company.
• Adhere to the company’s code of conduct and compliance program requirements.
• Comply with all rules, regulations, policies and procedures regarding medical record documentation and coding accuracy standards, established by the Company.
• Maintain values consistent with the profession’s code of ethics and scope of practice as well as adhering to national, company standards, policies and procedures regarding treatment delivery and patient care.
• Participate in continuing education programs that are required to maintain clinical competency.
• Perform any other functions as required.

Preferred Qualifications

No preferred qualifications provided.