Radiation Oncologist (FT)

Dartmouth Health; Lebanon (NH); On-site; USD 300,000 - 410,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation package

Relocation assistance provided

No income tax in New Hampshire

Academic appointment through Geisel/Ge

Job summary

Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical Center is seeking a full-time Radiation Oncologist to practice in Lebanon, NH and St. Johnsbury, VT.

The role emphasizes academic cancer care within a collaborative team and offers access to state-of-the-art technology including MRI linear accelerators and HDR systems. Candidates should be BE/BC in Radiation Oncology, licensed in NH and VT, with a strong track record in cancer care and research collaboration opportunities with Geisel School of Medicine and Dartmouth

Qualifications

• Board Certified/Board Eligible in Radiation Oncology.
• Medical license in NH and VT required.
• Experience with external beam radiotherapy and modern planning
• Excellent verbal and written communication abilities.
• Willingness to provide per diem coverage across NH/VT locations.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose and determine appropriate treatments for cancer patients.
• Deliver radiation therapy, including IMRT/IGRT/SRT, with modern equipment.
• Develop and monitor treatment plans and adjust as needed.
• Collaborate with ABR-certified physicians and physicists as a multidisciplinary team.
• Participate in on-call rotations and administrative duties.

Skills

Communication skills

Compassionate care

Team collaboration

Clinical judgment

Education

Board Certified/Board Eligible in Radiation Oncology

Medical license NH & VT

Job description

Overview

The Department of Radiation Oncology and Applied Sciences (DROAS) at Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical Center seeks applications for a full time radiation oncologist to serve at practice locations in Lebanon, NH, and St. Johnsbury, VT. Applicants with interest in brachytherapy are encouraged to apply and would join an established brachytherapy program.

DROAS is a member of the Dartmouth Cancer Center (DCC), one of the original NCI-designated cancer centers, and the Geisel School of Medicine at Dartmouth College.

Boasting ACR accreditation, DROAS is a long-standing member of NRG/RTOG (Lead Academic Participating Site) and participant of Alliance & ECOG-ACRIN (full members). The current faculty includes multiple physician-scientists with wet & dry labs. Staffing includes 12 physicians, 7 physicists, 10 dosimetrists, 9 nurses, 28 RTTs, & shared secretarial and administrative support. DROAS has a fully ACGME-accredited medical residency program and a CAMPEP-accredited medical physics residency program.

Candidates must be BE/BC in Radiation Oncology and have a strong commitment to academic cancer care. The Radiation Oncologist's duties include confirming diagnoses, determining the appropriate treatments, and conducting radiation therapy. The provider will work closely with our experienced radiation oncology team which, includes ABR certified radiation oncologists and physicists. The successful candidate must have adequate clinical and interpersonal skills as part of a collegial, collaborative, and multi-disciplinary team. This position includes opportunities for research collaboration with faculty at the DCC, Dartmouth College, Geisel School of Medicine, Thayer School of Engineering graduate program in medical physics, and The Dartmouth Institute. Faculty rank at the Geisel School of Medicine is commensurate with qualifications.

Our Benefits:

• Competitive compensation package
• Relocation assistance provided
• No income or sales tax in New Hampshire
• Academic appointment through the Geisel School of Medicine at Dartmouth College

Our Region:

• Experience New England's distinct seasons and outdoor lifestyle
• Enjoy congestion-free commuting for stress-free daily travel
• Embrace a setting ideal for fostering community and family life
• Immerse in a vibrant environment with exciting events and cultural amenities

Responsibilities

The candidate will serve as generalist radiation oncologist. State-of- the-art technology including MRI Linear accelerator (ViewRay), Varian HDR and Vision RT, is part of the armamentarium of treatment delivery available through DROAS. Career development for the successful candidate is a high priority of our leadership.The Physician is responsible for supervising and providing necessary and desirable medical care within the Physician’s specialty to Dartmouth-Hitchcock patients, consistent with the policies and procedures of DHC, the facility at which care is rendered, and the directions of the Service Line Leader or his/her designee.

If the Physician’s specialty is such that call coverage is required, it is expected that the Physician will rotate call coverage with those physicians and allied health professionals in his or her specialty (as applicable) so that each provider, including the Physician, has a comparable amount of on call time during nights, weekends, and holidays for providing coverage outside of standard business hours. Parties expect that while on call, physician shall remain in close proximity as directed by department chair or designee.In addition to the Physician’s clinical responsibilities, the Physician will spend sufficient and reasonable time on administrative and record-keeping matters pertaining to the Physician’s medical practice.

Radiation Oncologist Core Responsibilities and Requirements:

• Conducting tests and examinations to confirm diagnoses.
• Executing radiation treatments such as external beam radiotherapy including intensity modulated radiation therapy (IMRT), Image-guided radiation therapy (IGRT), and stereotactic treatments.
• Developing treatment plans that comprise the appropriate therapeutic techniques and drug dosages to be administered.
• Consistently monitoring patients' progress.
• Providing pharmacological treatment and suggesting appropriate lifestyle changes.
• Prior experience treating and diagnosing cancer patients.
• Adequate knowledge of radiation therapy procedures and techniques.
• Effective verbal and written communication abilities.
• A compassionate and empathetic personality.
• Ability to practice on a per diem “as-needed basis” across several locations in New Hampshire and/or Vermont.

Qualifications

Required Licensure/Certifications

• Board Certified/ Board Eligible in Radiation Oncology
• Must obtain and maintain a medical license in the State of NH and the State of VT
• Area of Interest:Physician
• FTE/Hours per pay period:1.00 - 1.00 - 40 hrs/week
• Shift:Day
• Job ID:35478

Dartmouth Health offers a total compensation package that includes a comprehensive selection of benefits. Our Core Benefits include medical, dental, vision and life insurance, short and long term disability, paid time off, and retirement plans.

Dartmouth Health is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy-related conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, veteran or military status, or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

Dartmouth Health provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and to applicants and employees with sincerely held religious beliefs in accordance with applicable law. Applicants who require an accommodation during the application or interview process may [e-mail] assistance.

Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical Center and Dartmouth Hitchcock Clinics comply with applicable Federal civil rights laws and do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, disability, or sex. We do not exclude or treat people differently because of race, color, national origin, age, disability, or sex.