Pediatric Proton Radiation Oncologist

Harvard Medical Faculty Physicians at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, Inc.; United States; On-site; USD 440,000 - 534,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

Job summary

Harvard Medical Faculty Physicians at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, Inc. (HMFP) in Boston seeks a full-time Pediatric Radiation Oncology faculty member with expertise in proton therapy to lead the pediatric program.

The role combines clinical care, research, and program development in a cutting-edge proton therapy initiative with HMS and DFCI collaborators. The candidate must be board-certified in radiation oncology with a proven track record in pediatric care and proton therapy, and may

Qualifications

• Board-certified radiation oncologist with residency/fellowship in pediatrics.
• Proven excellence in pediatric radiation oncology care/research.
• Clinical and research expertise in proton therapy for pediatric patients.

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical care in pediatric radiation oncology.
• Lead development and expansion of the pediatric proton therapy program.
• Collaborate with Dana-Farber, HMS, and HMFP to advance research and education.

Skills

Board-certified Radiation Oncologist

Pediatric oncology leadership

Academic leadership

Education

ACGME-accredited radiation oncology residency

Fellowship in pediatric radiation oncology

Tools

Proton therapy experience

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

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.