Staff Physician, Radiologist Oncologist

Veterans in Healthcare; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 142,000 - 348,000; Full time

Job summary

UCLA Health is seeking a board-certified/board-eligible Radiation Oncologist for a flexible staff physician role across Southern California. The position includes clinical coverage up to eight days per month and opportunities to deliver high-quality, patient-centered cancer care.

The role supports UCLA Health Radiation Oncology locations with multidisciplinary collaboration, advanced radiation therapies, and ongoing professional growth within a leading cancer program.

Qualifications

• MD or DO degree required
• Board Certification or Eligibility in Radiation Oncology
• Residency in Radiation Oncology completed
• Active California medical license or eligibility
• Ability to provide clinical coverage across UCLA Health locations

Responsibilities

• Provide Radiation Oncology coverage at UCLA Health locations across Southern California based on needs
• Evaluate and manage patients requiring radiation therapy as part of cancer treatment
• Provide consultation, treatment planning, on-treatment management, and follow-up care
• Develop individualized radiation treatment plans
• Collaborate with medical oncology, surgical oncology, radiology, pathology, medical physics and others
• Utilize advanced radiation therapy technologies for precise treatment
• Maintain clinical documentation in the EMR
• Support quality and safety initiatives
• Provide clinical coverage up to eight days per month

Skills

MD/DO

Board Certified/Eligible in Radiation

Residency in Radiation Oncology

California license

Multidisciplinary collaboration

Strong communication

Education

MD or DO degree

ACGME Radiation Oncology residency

Job description

Work Location: Los Angeles,CA

Job #: 32770

Work Hours: variable and dependant on operational need

Employment Type: 2 - Staff- Career

Duration: 1 year, renewable

Salary Range: $142100-348100 Annually

Posted Date: August 21, 2026

Bargaining Unit: 99

Make a difference in people's lives every day. When you join UCLA Health, you'll be working at an institution that provides leading-edge care to the people of L.A. and throughout the world. We provide our team members with the environment and support to do amazing work, because each and every one of them plays a vital role in our commitment to care.

JOB DUTIES

JOB QUALIFICATIONS

Description

UCLA Health is seeking a board-certified/board-eligible Radiation Oncologist to join our team in a flexible staff physician role supporting UCLA Health Radiation Oncology locations across Southern California. This position offers the opportunity to provide high-quality, patient-centered cancer care while supporting practices throughout our growing regional network, with clinical coverage of up to eight days per month. The role is ideal for a physician who values flexibility, enjoys practicing across diverse clinical environments, and is interested in bringing UCLA Health's expertise and standard of care to patients throughout Southern California.

The UCLA Department of Radiation Oncology is committed to advancing cancer care through innovative treatment approaches, advanced technologies, and close multidisciplinary collaboration. As a staff physician, you will work alongside experienced oncology professionals to provide individualized radiation therapy and coordinated cancer care across UCLA Health's regional practices.

Some Of Your Clinical Responsibilities Include

• Provide Radiation Oncology coverage at UCLA Health locations throughout Southern California, based on clinical and operational needs
• Evaluate and manage patients who may benefit from radiation therapy as part of their comprehensive cancer treatment
• Provide radiation oncology consultation, treatment planning, on-treatment management, and follow-up care
• Develop individualized radiation treatment plans based on each patient’s diagnosis and clinical needs
• Collaborate with medical oncology, surgical oncology, radiology, pathology, medical physics, and other members of the multidisciplinary care team
• Utilize advanced radiation therapy technologies and techniques to deliver precise, patient-centered treatment
• Maintain timely and accurate clinical documentation within the electronic medical record
• Support quality, safety, and continuous improvement initiatives within Radiation Oncology
• Provide clinical coverage for up to eight days per month

Required Qualifications

• MD or DO
• Board Certified or Board Eligible in Radiation Oncology
• Completion of an ACGME-accredited Radiation Oncology residency
• Active California medical license or eligibility for California licensure
• Ability and willingness to provide clinical coverage across UCLA Health Radiation Oncology locations throughout Southern California
• Commitment to delivering high-quality, patient-centered cancer care
• Strong communication and collaboration skills within a multidisciplinary clinical environment