Oncology - Radiation Physician

JOB OVERVIEW

• Job Title: Radiation Oncology Physician

• Job Type: Locum Tenens

• Location: Potsdam, NY

• Service Setting: Acute Care Hospital / Clinic Setting

• Coverage Type: Scheduled Clinical Coverage Only - No Call

• Coverage Period: June & November Coverage

• Coverage Dates: June 24th-26th and November 10th-12th

• Clinical Shift Schedule: Days: 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM or 9:00 AM - 5:30 PM

• Preferred Schedule: Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday (other options may be considered)

• Floating: Not Applicable

PATIENT INFORMATION

• Patient Demographics: Adults

• Patient Volume/Census: Approximately 10-15 patients per day

• Case Mix: Radiation Oncology and cancer treatment management

• Acuity Level: Adults acutely ill with a wide variety of medical problems

FACILITY INFORMATION

• Facility Type: Acute Care Hospital

• Trauma Level: Adult Level III/IV

• EMR System: Epic

• Automated Medication Dispensing System: Pyxis

• Practice Setting: Clinic Setting

• Support Staff Available: 1 Provider, 1 NP, 1 LPN

• Special Designations: Level 1 Perinatal Center, SAFE Designated Center, Primary Stroke Center, DNV Accredited Facility

PRIVILEGES & COMPLIANCE

• Hospital Privileges Required: Yes

• Credentialing Requirements: NY license in hand required

• Work History Requirements: Updated work history required with no gaps greater than 30 days

• Malpractice Requirements: Physician statement required for any malpractice history, dismissed or active

COMPENSATION & BENEFITS

• Travel, Lodging, and Malpractice Insurance: Covered

REQUIRED PROCEDURES

• Radiation Therapy Management

• Cancer Treatment Planning

• Patient Assessment and Monitoring

• Side Effect Management

• Multidisciplinary Oncology Collaboration

JOB REQUIREMENTS

• Licenses: Active NY State license required

• Board: Must be Board Certified

• Certifications: AHA BLS and ACLS required

• Experience: Minimum of 2 years recent Radiation Oncology experience required

• EMR Experience: Epic experience required

• Other Qualifications: Strong written and verbal communication skills required

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provide Radiation Oncology coverage during physician vacation coverage periods

• Evaluate patients and develop individualized radiation treatment plans

• Monitor patient progress and manage treatment side effects

• Collaborate with multidisciplinary oncology teams

• Maintain accurate and timely documentation in Epic EMR

• Ensure high-quality patient care and treatment coordination