Palliative Radiation Oncology Assistant Professor

University of Pennsylvania; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 180,000 - 250,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Pennsylvania's Department of Radiation Oncology invites applications for an Assistant Professor in the non-tenure AC Clinician Track, focusing on palliative care. The role requires expertise in palliative radiation with possible residency/fellowship in a palliative program. An M.D.

or equivalent and eligibility for ABR certification are required. The position includes teaching residents and trainees, and delivering SBRT, proton therapy, IMRT, and HDR brachytherapy.

Qualifications

• MD or DO or equivalent degree required.
• Eligibility for American Board of Radiology Certification is required or anticipated.
• Expertise in palliative care and palliative radiation is essential; residency/fellowship in palliative program preferred.

Responsibilities

• Teach and mentor residents, medical physics trainees, and visiting researchers.
• Lead clinical care including SBRT, IMRT, proton therapy, and HDR brachytherapy for palliative patients.
• Participate in resident didactic series and in-person case discussions.
• Advise on treatment planning, patient care, and program development within Penn Radiation Oncology.

Skills

Palliative care

Radiation therapy

Education

MD or DO or equivalent

ABR eligibility

Tools

SBRT

IMRT

Proton therapy

HDR brachytherapy

Job description

University of Pennsylvania's Department of Radiation Oncology invites applications for an Assistant Professor in the non-tenure AC Clinician Track, focusing on palliative care. The role requires expertise in palliative radiation with possible residency/fellowship in a palliative program. An M.D.

or equivalent and eligibility for ABR certification are required. The position includes teaching residents and trainees, and delivering SBRT, proton therapy, IMRT, and HDR brachytherapy.