Physician- Oncology

77 consultants; Brattleboro (VT); On-site; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Part time

Job summary

A healthcare consulting firm in Brattleboro, Vermont, is seeking an Oncology specialist to conduct comprehensive diagnostic evaluations and formulate customized treatment strategies. The ideal candidate must be Board Certified or Board Eligible in Oncology and possess a clean malpractice history. Responsibilities include monitoring patient progress and collaborating with a multidisciplinary team. This part-time role requires engagement in clinical trials and quality improvement initiatives, providing a flexibly structured work schedule integrated into the clinic's operations.

Qualifications

• Board Certified or Board Eligible in Oncology required.
• Possess an active Vermont medical license.
• Clean malpractice history must be maintained.
• Clean malpractice history.
• Submission of NPDB Self‑Query Report within 30 days of active status.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive diagnostic evaluations of malignancies.
• Formulate customized therapeutic strategies for patients.
• Monitor and evaluate patient progress throughout treatment.
• Manage treatment-related adverse effects and provide supportive care.
• Educate patients and families regarding treatment options.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams for coordinated care.
• Maintain up‑to‑date knowledge of guidelines and evidence‑based practices in oncology.

Skills

Oncology expertise

Patient evaluation

Therapeutic strategy formulation

Supportive care

Emotional support

Education

Completion of an accredited residency program in oncology or urology

Tools

Advanced imaging modalities

Job description

Job Description

• Conduct comprehensive diagnostic evaluations and staging of various malignancies using detailed clinical assessments, advanced imaging modalities, and laboratory diagnostics.
• Formulate customized therapeutic strategies for individual patients, integrating modalities such as chemotherapy, radiation therapy, immunotherapy, and targeted agents.
• Monitor and evaluate patient progress throughout treatment, making necessary adjustments to therapeutic protocols based on clinical response and tolerability.
• Manage and mitigate treatment‑related adverse effects while providing supportive care to optimize patient quality of life.
• Educate patients and families regarding diagnoses, treatment alternatives, and potential prognoses to facilitate informed decision‑making.
• Provide emotional support and counseling to patients and their families throughout their cancer journey.
• Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team—including surgical oncologists, radiologists, oncology nurses, nurse practitioners, and navigators—to ensure coordinated and comprehensive oncological care.
• Engage in clinical trials, research projects, and quality improvement initiatives aimed at advancing oncological practice.
• Maintain up‑to‑date knowledge of clinical guidelines, recent advances, and evidence‑based practices in the field of oncology.
• Mentor and guide healthcare personnel in oncology‑specific practices to enhance care delivery.
• Contribute to patient care planning and departmental initiatives aimed at improving clinical outcomes and operational efficiency.
• Candidate commuting distance is limited to a maximum of 1 hour.
• Work schedule consists of two clinic days per week, approximating 24 hours per week, starting April 2026, with typical outpatient clinic hours to be finalized.
• Weekend responsibilities involve participating in a rotating schedule.

Qualifications

• Must be Board Certified or Board Eligible in Oncology.
• Maintain a clean malpractice history.
• Submit the most recent NPDB Self‑Query Report (within 30 days of active status).
• Possess an active Vermont medical license (to be acquired prior to employment commencement).
• Completion of an accredited residency program in oncology or urology in the United States or Canada.

Certification and License Requirements

• Board Certified or Board Eligible status is required.
• Active Vermont state license is mandatory.
• A clean malpractice and license history is essential.
• Submission of a copy of the most recent NPDB report is required.

Employment is at‑will, allowing termination by either party at any time.