Locum Radiation Oncologist

Palm Careers; Branchport (NJ); On-site; USD 185,000 - 332,000; Full time

Job summary

Palm Careers is helping a coastal New Jersey outpatient radiation oncology department find a board-certified radiation oncologist for a flexible locums assignment in Long Branch. Schedule 3+ days per week or 2–3 weeks per month, with modern Tomotherapy and IGRT tools and a supportive team.

You'll work with ROs, RNs, physicists, dosimetrists, and a department chair. NJ license or IMLC eligibility, credentialing in progress, and a patient‑centered approach are required.

Qualifications

• Board-certified radiation oncologist (ABR)
• Active NJ license or IMLC eligibility
• Available to start upon credentialing
• Comfortable with modern treatment planning and patient volume

Responsibilities

• Provide outpatient radiation oncology care in a collaborative team.
• Manage patient treatment planning and delivery in a well‑run outpatient setting.
• Work with an engaged department chair, RNs, RTs, physicists, and dosimetrists.
• Participate in a schedule that fits 3+ days per week or 2–3 weeks per month.

Education

Board Certification in Radiation Oncology (ABR)

Tools

Aria

Eclipse

Epic

Job description

Radiation Oncologist – Flexible Locums Opportunity at the Jersey Shore

Opportunity Overview:

Are you a board-certified radiation oncologist looking for a flexible, impactful locums opportunity in a coastal community? Join a dedicated team and enjoy a collegial environment, modern technology, and the freedom to create a schedule that fits your life. Whether you're available a few days a week or prefer extended blocks, your expertise is urgently needed.

Why This Time Assignment?

• Flexible schedule: Commit to 3+ days per week or 2-3 weeks per month
• Coastal Location: Work minutes from the Jersey Shore in Long Branch, NJ
• Advanced Technology: Accuray Tomotherapy & Elektra Versa HD
• Team support: Collaborate with a full radiation oncology team – RN's, RTs, physicists, dosimetrists, and a department chair with decades of experience.
• Impactful work: Focus on a patient care, not bureaucracy, in a well-run outpatient setting
• No administrative burden: EMR is streamlined (Aria/Eclipse + Epic) and support staff handle logistics.

Clinical Snap Shot:

• Setting: Outpatient radiation oncology department
• Schedule: Monday – Friday, 7:30am – 4:00pm (on-call optional)
• Patient Load:
  • 20-25 patients on treatment per physician
  • 8-10 Consults a week
  • ~30 follow-ups per week
• Modalities: SBRT, IMRT, IGRT, 3D CRT
• Branchytherapy: Optional (skin, prostate, GYN HDR) – license-dependent
• Support: Department Chair, Possible APP, and full rad onc team
• On-Call: Optional; can be discussed during interview
• Credentialing: Full, temporary, or emergency privileges may be possible

Requirements:

• Board Certification in Radiation Oncology (ABR)
• Active NJ license or IMLC eligibility
• Available to start upon credentialing
• Comfortable with modern treatment planning and patient volume

Interested:

Let's talk! Whether you're between assignments, looking for a change of scenery, or want to stay clinically active without a full-time commitment – this is an ideal match.