Radiation Oncologist

St. Joseph's/Candler; Bluffton (SC); On-site; USD 250,000 - 350,000; Full time

Job summary

St. Joseph's/Candler is seeking a Radiation Oncologist in Bluffton, SC. This physician must possess advanced training and a Medical Doctor qualification to examine, diagnose, and treat cancerous tumors. Responsibilities include supervising clinical services, studying medical reports, and collaborating with other healthcare disciplines.

The ideal candidate will have 2-3 years of experience and must hold a professional license and certification. This position plays a pivotal role in delivering comprehensive patient care within the oncology department.

Qualifications

• Requires a Medical Doctor and professional license.
• 2-3 years of experience preferred.
• Basic Life Support certification is required.

Responsibilities

• Supervise all clinical services rendered.
• Study radiographic images and plan treatment.
• Attend and present at oncology conferences.
• Ensure compliance with billing and coding.

Skills

Clinical supervision

Diagnosis and treatment of cancers

Patient monitoring

Collaboration with healthcare disciplines

Networking with physicians

Education

Medical Doctor

Job description

• A radiation oncologist is a physician with advanced training, experience and education that provides them with the skills necessary to examine, diagnose, and manager or treatment cancerous tumors.
• Education
• Medical Doctor - Required
• Experience
• 2-3 Years - Preferred
• License & Certification
• Professional License with State of Practice - Required
• Professional Certification - Required
• Basic Life Support (BLS) - Required
• Core Job Functions
• Provides supervision of all clinical/medical services rendered. Study radiographic images and medical reports, establish plan of care for patients and monitors patients through visits. Plan tumor localization and prescribe appropriate treatments based on clinical evidence
• Maintains liaison with other disciplines such as social services, nutritional support, speech therapy, physical therapy, pastoral care and pain management. Participates in clinical trial accruals.
• Attends and participates in cancer committee conferences, presents oncology annual report with executive oncology director. Assume weekly on call status on a rotation basis.
• Consults with other physicians for the continuum of care.
• Networks with community physician to increase referrals. Assures fiscal compliance related to patient billing and coding and Correctly bill patients for services and accurately document to support charges. Make recommendations on capital purchases, facility design and operational issues. Assist with the selection of new equipment and services.