Radiation Oncologist

Mercy-Regional-Med-Physicians; Durango (CO); On-site; USD 350,000 - 550,000; Full time

Job summary

Mercy Regional Medical Physicians in Durango, Colorado, seeks a board-certified Radiation Oncologist to join a collaborative team leveraging a Varian Linac and HDR unit, 4D CT simulation, Aria/Eclipse, and SRS/SBRT capabilities to deliver advanced cancer care close to home.

You will work with 11 Radiation Oncologists across seven Colorado centers, participating in peer review, evidence-based treatment, and a culture of clinical excellence to benefit patients and communities throughout the Four

Qualifications

• Residency/fellowship completed in specialty area.
• DEA registration obtained and maintained.
• Board certification or eligibility in Radiation Oncology.
• Medical staff privileges within sponsoring health system.
• MD or DO degree.
• Active license to practice in the state.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate and treat patients across cancer diagnoses.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary team for individualized treatment plans.
• Engage in peer review and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Contribute to program growth and quality/safety efforts.

Skills

Communication

Team collaboration

Clinical judgment

Compassionate care

Education

MD or DO

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