Oncology - Radiation Physician

Specializes in the treatment of patients and cancer patients using radiation. Prescribes radiation therapy to patients according to established standards and practices and manages patients during and after therapy. Works closely with other staff in the department to accomplish treatment planning,

• Sees outpatients and inpatients in consult upon referral from other physicians in order to discuss patient condition and evaluate patient for therapy; answers patient questions and explains procedures
• Prescribes and plans course of radiation therapy for each patient
• During course of therapy, evaluates patient on regular basis and manages as needed depending upon patient condition; reviews treatment delivery process and chart on regular basis
• Makes referrals to Cancer Center support personnel as appropriate, including dietician, social worker, nurse
• Proficiency with electronic information systems which support clinical and non-clinical operations of department such as the electronic medical record
• Evaluates patients for appropriateness for enrollment in clinical trials
• Supports and participates in activities which are required for Cancer Center accreditation in the American College of Surgeons Commission on Cancer and other accrediting bodies.
• Assumes On-Call responsibilities as appropriate

• Participates in Medical Staff activities as required and/or as requested.
• Observes the Bylaws and Rules and Regulations of the Hospital and the Medical Staff.
• Demonstrates knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life span of the assigned patient population. Assesses and interprets patient age specific data and provides appropriate, age specific treatment. Provides direct patient care to assigned patient age group(s).
• Demonstrates a commitment to patient, visitor and staff by: complying with all applicable safety regulations; learning the impact of medical errors and methodology that will lead to reduction of errors; reporting actual and potential errors, as well as hazardous conditions; identifying opportunities to standardize processes and "error proof" systems that will lead to increased safety; and participating in safety education programs and root cause analyses as required.
• Maintains established policies and procedures, objectives, quality assessment, safety, environmental and infection control Standards; participates and contributes to Quality Assurance Plan and performance improvement initiatives
• Enhances professional growth and development through participation in educational programs, current literature, inservice meetings, and workshops.
• Prepares written documentation as required by the profession and the department, such as evaluation results, individualized treatment plans, progress reports, and other such reports.
• Provides outstanding service to all customers; fosters teamwork; and practices fiscal responsibility through improvement and innovation.

• Performs other related duties as identified.
• WellSpan Health has adopted and implemented a compliance program to support WellSpan's values and standards for professionalism, integrity, and ethics. Expected to support and meet the values and standards of the organization and the performance expectations of the job, the department, and the compliance program.
• WellSpan Health has adopted and implemented a privacy program to safeguard the patient information and the business and operational information of the organization. Expected to support and meet the values and standards of the organization to safeguard patient and business/operational information.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified.

• Standing - Frequently
• Walking - Frequently
• Sitting - Occasionally
• Carrying/Lifting - Occasionally (50lbs)
• Pushing/Pulling - Occasionally (50lbs)
• Kneeling/Crouching - Occasionally
• Reaching - Occasionally
• Talking - Frequently
• Hearing - Frequently
• Repetitive Motions - Occasionally
• Eye/Hand/Foot Coordination - Occasionally

• Occupational Hazards - Occasionally
• Bloodborne Pathogen - Exposure

• Doctor of Medicine (MD) Required or
• Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO) Required

• Experience obtained during residency. Required

• Licensed Medical Physician and Surgeon Upon Hire Required or
• Licensed Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine Upon Hire Required

• Graduate of an accredited Radiation Oncology residency. Upon Hire Required and
• Appropriate training in radiation therapy and radiation safety. Upon Hire Required and
• Appropriate specialized training. Upon Hire Required