Radiation Oncologist

Mercy Regional Med Physicians; Durango (CO); On-site; USD 320,000 - 460,000; Full time

Job summary

Mercy Regional Med Physicians is seeking a Radiation Oncologist to join a collaborative team serving Durango, Colorado, and the Four Corners region. You will evaluate and treat a wide range of cancers with access to advanced Linac/HDR capabilities and a multidisciplinary support network.

You will work with medical oncologists, surgeons, dosimetrists, physicists, and nursing teams to deliver individualized, evidence-based care while supporting quality outcomes and patient-centered service.

Qualifications

• Residency or fellowship completed in area of specialty.
• DEA registration obtained and maintained.
• Board certified or eligible in the appropriate specialty, by a board acceptable to Hospital.
• Medical staff privileges within the Health system, at sponsoring institution.
• Doctorate MD or DO required.
• Active medical license (state) to practice medicine.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate and treat patients across a broad spectrum of cancer diagnoses within a multidisciplinary team.
• Collaborate with medical oncologists, surgeons, and other specialists to develop individualized treatment plans.
• Engage in routine peer review and system-wide APEx accreditation to support clinical excellence.
• Contribute to a culture focused on quality, safety, and continuous improvement.

Skills

Strong communication abilities

Patient-centered care

Collegial teamwork

Education

MD or DO

Residency/fellowship

Job description

Job Summary and Responsibilities

As our Radiation Oncologist, you will join a collaborative team dedicated to delivering high-value, top-quality cancer care to the communities we serve in Durango, Colorado, and throughout the surrounding Four Corners region. As part of a physician-facing organization, you will be supported by extensive resources designed to allow you to focus on what matters most—caring for patients and serving the community. Our Durango Radiation Oncology program features aVarian Linac and HDR unit, 4D CT simulation, Aria/Eclipse, and SRS/SBRT capabilities, providing the technology and resources needed to deliver comprehensive, advanced radiation oncology care close to home.

Every day you will evaluate and treat patients across a broad spectrum of cancer diagnoses while working within ateam approach to evidence-based, multidisciplinary patient care. You will be part of a cohesive group of 11 Radiation Oncologists across seven centers in Colorado, supported by an integrated physics and dosimetry team. You will collaborate closely with medical oncologists, surgeons, advanced practice providers, physicists, dosimetrists, nursing teams, and other specialists to develop individualized treatment plans and provide coordinated cancer care. Routine peer review, collaboration across centers, and a commitment to system-wideAPEx accreditation support a culture focused on clinical excellence, quality, safety, and continuous improvement.

To be successful in this role, you will be a skilled,board-certified, andcompassionateRadiation Oncologist committed to providing exceptional, evidence-based cancer care.

• You will possessstrong communication abilities, excellent clinical judgment, and the ability to collaborate effectively across a multidisciplinary cancer program.
• You will also demonstrate adeep commitment to patient-centered care, quality outcomes, and continuous improvement.
• You will thrive in acollegial and supportive environmentwith leadership committed to supporting physicians and staff while continuing to grow a comprehensive cancer program.

With competitive compensation and benefits, advanced clinical resources, and abundant outdoor and recreational opportunities throughout Southwestern Colorado, this position offers the opportunity to build a rewarding practice while making a meaningful impact on patients and communities throughout the region.

Job Requirements

In addition to bringing your whole self to the workplace each day, qualified candidates will need the following:

• Must have successfully completed a residency or fellowship commensurate with area of specialty.
• Obtain and maintain an unrestricted Drug Enforcement Agency (“DEA”) registration;
• Be board certified or eligible in the appropriate specialty, by a board acceptable to Hospital;
• Obtain Medical Staff Privileges within the Health system, at sponsoring institution
• Doctorate MD or DO required
• DR-Current and unrestricted license to practice medicine in applicable state required

Physical Requirements -Medium Work - (Exert up to 50lbs force occasionally, and/or up to20lbs frequently, and/or up to 10lbs constantly)

Where You'll Work

Required

• Doctorate Degree in Medicine (MD or DO)
• Current and unrestricted Physician License to practice in applicable state
• Must have successfully completed a residency and / or fellowship commensurate with area of specialty
• Obtain and maintain an unrestricted Drug Enforcement Agency (''DEA'') registration
• Be board certified or eligible in the appropriate specialty, by a board acceptable to hospital
• Obtain medical staff privileges within the health system, at sponsoring institution
• Medium Work exert/lift up to 50 lbs. force occasionally, and/or up to 20 lbs. frequently, and/or up 10 lbs. constantly