Radiation Oncologist

JOB OVERVIEW • Job Title: Radiation Oncology Physician • Job Type: Locum Tenens • Location: Potsdam, NY • Service Setting: Acute Care Hospital / Clinic Setting • Coverage Type: Scheduled Clinical Coverage Only – No Call • Coverage Period: June & November Coverage • Coverage Dates: June 24th–26th and November 10th–12th • Clinical Shift Schedule: Days: 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM or 9:00 AM – 5:30 PM • Preferred Schedule: Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday (other options may be considered) • Floating: Not Applicable PATIENT INFORMATION • Patient Demographics: Adults • Patient Volume/Census: Approximately 10–15 patients per day • Case Mix: Radiation Oncology and cancer treatment management • Acuity Level: Adults acutely ill with a wide variety of medical problems FACILITY INFORMATION • Facility Type: Acute Care Hospital • Trauma Level: Adult Level III/IV • EMR System: Epic • Automated Medication Dispensing System: Pyxis • Practice Setting: Clinic Setting • Support Staff Available: 1 Provider, 1 NP, 1 LPN • Special Designations: Level 1 Perinatal Center, SAFE Designated Center, Primary Stroke Center, DNV Accredited Facility PRIVILEGES & COMPLIANCE • Hospital Privileges Required: Yes • Credentialing Requirements: NY license in hand required • Work History Requirements: Updated work history required with no gaps greater than 30 days • Malpractice Requirements: Physician statement required for any malpractice history, dismissed or active COMPENSATION & BENEFITS • Travel, Lodging, and Malpractice Insurance: Covered REQUIRED PROCEDURES • Radiation Therapy Management • Cancer Treatment Planning • Patient Assessment and Monitoring • Side Effect Management • Multidisciplinary Oncology Collaboration JOB REQUIREMENTS • Licenses: Active NY State license required • Board: Must be Board Certified • Certifications: AHA BLS and ACLS required • Experience: Minimum of 2 years recent Radiation Oncology experience required • EMR Experience: Epic experience required • Other Qualifications: Strong written and verbal communication skills required DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES • Provide Radiation Oncology coverage during physician vacation coverage periods • Evaluate patients and develop individualized radiation treatment plans • Monitor patient progress and manage treatment side effects • Collaborate with multidisciplinary oncology teams • Maintain accurate and timely documentation in Epic EMR • Ensure high-quality patient care and treatment coordination