Pediatric Proton Radiation Oncologist

HMFP at BIDMC, Inc.; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 440,000 - 534,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

health insurance

dental insurance

vision insurance

life insurance

disability insurance

retirement plan(s) with employer-contt

Job summary

Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center (BIDMC) and HMFP at BIDMC, in collaboration with DFCI, seek a full-time Pediatric Radiation Oncology faculty member to lead our pediatric RO program and proton therapy initiatives.

The candidate will join a multidisciplinary team, contribute to clinical care, research, and teaching, and help shape a state-of-the-art proton program including upright CT simulator. HMS appointment at an appropriate rank will be considered.

Qualifications

• Board-certified radiation oncologist with completed ACGME residency and US fellowship.
• Proven pediatric radiation oncology care and research experience.
• Expertise in proton therapy for pediatric patients.
• Strong clinical and interpersonal skills for a multidisciplinary team.
• Interest in leadership and program development.

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical and academic leadership of the pediatric RO program.
• Advance multidisciplinary care, research, and program development.
• Help design and implement the proton therapy program with upright CT simulator.
• Contribute to teaching and HMS activities.
• Collaborate within the DFCI/HMFP/HMS collaboration.

Skills

Pediatric Radiation Oncology

Proton therapy

Board-certified RO

ACGME residency

US fellowship

Academic leadership

Teaching residents

HMS affiliation

Collaboration in multidisciplinary팀

Education

Residency in ACGME-accredited RO program

US fellowship in RO

Harvard Medical School affiliation

Tools

Upright CT simulator

Proton therapy equipment

Job description

Job Description: The Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center (BIDMC), Harvard Medical Faculty Physicians at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, Inc. (HMFP) in Boston in collaboration with the Dana-Farber Cancer Institute (DFCI) are actively seeking a full‑time Radiation Oncology faculty member with interest/expertise in Pediatric Proton Radiation Oncology. This individual will serve as the Pediatric Radiation Oncology Disease Site Leader, providing clinical and academic leadership while advancing multidisciplinary care, research, and program development for pediatric patients.

The primary clinical practice location will be at our Main Campuses in the Longwood Medical Area of Boston, Massachusetts. The candidate must be a board‑certified radiation oncologist and must have completed their residency in an ACGME‑accredited radiation oncology program and/or fellowship in an accredited US training program.

Applicants must have a demonstrated record of excellence in pediatric radiation oncology care/research and have exceptional clinical and interpersonal skills with a desire to work as part of a collegial, collaborative, multi‑disciplinary team. Additionally, clinical and research expertise in proton therapy for pediatric patients is required.

The successful candidate will play a key role in the development, growth and leadership of our pediatric radiation oncology program and will help shape the development of our innovative proton therapy program featuring next‑generation upright proton therapy technology, including a dedicated upright CT simulator. This is a unique opportunity to contribute to the design and implementation of a cutting‑edge clinical program while advancing research and expanding access to state‑of‑the‑art proton therapy for children with cancer.

The ideal candidate will contribute to our institutions’ research and teaching missions. The selected candidate will be appointed to an academic rank of Instructor, Assistant Professor, or Associate Professor at Harvard Medical School (HMS), commensurate with a formal HMS review of the candidate’s academic accomplishments/ contributions and teaching responsibilities.

As a teaching hospital of Harvard Medical School, BIDMC and the Department of Radiation Oncology provide a clinically advanced and supportive academic environment for residents, fellows, and faculty. We’re also proud and excited to be an integral part of the landmark collaboration among Dana‑Farber Cancer Institute (DFCI), Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center (BIDMC), and Harvard Medical Faculty Physicians (HMFP) to establish New England’s only freestanding adult inpatient cancer hospital. The collaboration will provide unparalleled opportunities for radiation oncology and other physician specialties to be part of DFCI’s internationally recognized cancer team.

Harvard Medical Faculty Physicians at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center (HMFP) is one of the largest physician organizations in New England, dedicated to excellence and innovation in patient care, education, and research. As a physician‑led organization, HMFP partners with more than 2,400 providers to support the delivery of exceptional care, promote professional development, and foster balance at work and home. HMFP physicians have faculty affiliations with Harvard Medical School (HMS) and provide care throughout the Beth Israel Lahey Health (BILH) system and additional hospitals across Massachusetts.

Pay Range: $440,000 – $534,000 The base pay range reflects what Harvard Medical Faculty Physicians at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center (HMFP) reasonably and in good faith expects to pay for this role at the time of posting and may be modified from time to time. Actual compensation within this range may be determined based on several factors, including academic appointment, work experience, specialty training, geography of work location, anticipated productivity, FTE basis, and role expectations.

In addition to base compensation, this role may be eligible for performance‑based incentives, which may include bonuses for productivity and quality. HMFP also offers a comprehensive and generous employee benefits program to eligible employees, including health, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance, as well as retirement plan(s) with employer contributions.

• health insurance
• dental insurance
• vision insurance
• life insurance
• disability insurance
• retirement plan(s) with employer contributions

HMFP/APHMFP is a multi‑specialty physician organization made up of over 2,400 physicians, researchers, and advanced practitioners dedicated to providing quality and excellence in teaching, research, and clinical care.

HMFP is an equal opportunity employer. HMFP respects diversity and accordingly is an equal opportunity employer that does not discriminate on the basis of race, traits historically associated with race, including but not limited to, hair texture, hair type, hair length, and protective hairstyles, color, creed, religion, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, disability, pregnancy (which includes pregnancy, childbirth, medical conditions related to pregnancy and childbirth, and breastfeeding), sex, gender, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.