Physician - MD/DO - Radiation Oncology

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Community Description:

About: SSM Health DePaul Hospital:

BE/BC Radiation Oncology Physician | St. Louis Metro Area | SSM Health

• Join SSM Health's Radiation Oncology team across the St. Louis region
• Practice with strong specialty support , including highly trained surgical and medical subspecialists, three medical oncologists on campus, and a strong primary care referral base
• Work with a dedicated care team that includes therapists, onsite physics, dosimetry, and dedicated nursing support
• Enjoy a supportive, collaborative environment with access to state-of-the-art medical facilities and technology
• Receive competitive compensation , recruitment incentives, generous paid time off, and a comprehensive benefits package including health, dental, vision, 401k, etc.
• Grow professionally through development opportunities and the option to work within an academic setting
• Work Monday-Friday, 8 a.m.-5 p.m. , approximately 40 hours/week, with onsite access to the hospital physician lounge and cafeteria

Opportunity Overview:

Together with a full complement of highly trained surgical and medical subspecialists, three medical oncologists on campus, and a strong referral base of primary-care physicians, this opportunity will allow you to thrive in your career while being part of a Mission-driven organization designed to serve its growing community's needs.

Clinical Scope, Technology, and Academic Opportunity:

The radiation oncologist will be expected to utilize all radiation modalities including IMRT, SRS, SBRT, VMAT, and HDR brachytherapy while working with a multi-disciplinary team managing adult malignancies. Working within an academic setting is also an option.

Current equipment within SSM Health includes Varian TrueBeam linacs, CyberKnife, GE CT simulator with wide bore and 4D capability, Nucletron HDR remote after loader, Eclipse, ARIA, and Epic EMR.

Gynecologic Oncology Collaboration:

Physics staff is highly experienced with brachytherapy planning. The position requires close collaboration with several active academic in-house gynecologic oncologists. Gynecologic brachytherapy device placement is performed in the OR in conjunction with the gynecologic oncology team.

Opened in 1828, SSM Health DePaul Hospital is a 540-bed, full-service Catholic hospital. SSM DePaul Hospital was the first hospital west of the Mississippi River and remains the oldest continuously existing business in St. Louis. Today, SSM DePaul Hospital serves patients from across the St. Louis metropolitan area, with a concentration in the surrounding communities of Bridgeton, Florissant, Hazelwood, St. Ann, Olivette, St. John, Maryland Heights, and Overland in Missouri. SSM Health DePaul Hospital offers comprehensive medical care, with all private rooms in a convenient, central location, and offers the most advanced technology and procedures, including spine, knee, hip, and weight loss surgery. 

Bridgeton, Missouri is an established North St. Louis County community that offers residents a convenient home base with easy access to the amenities of the greater St. Louis metro area. Residents can enjoy local dining, shopping, parks, and recreation, along with nearby access to St. Louis attractions, cultural destinations, major sports venues, entertainment, and regional employment centers. With its neighborhood feel and strong connection to the broader metro area, Bridgeton offers a practical, well-located place to live while staying close to everything St. Louis has to offer.

SSM Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. SSM Health provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. To view all of our current provider career opportunities, visit joinssmhealth.com.

For the clinicians at SSM Health, being here means being part of a heartful heritage of healing. It?s an opportunity to further a caring legacy while advancing medicine with an esteemed organization that encourages collaboration, empowers innovation, supports growth, and seeks to elevate care for everyone we serve.