Physician Oncology-Radiation - Competitive Salary

Job Description At WellSpan Health, our community of 23,000 employees, including more than 2,300 physicians and advanced practice providers, shares a common vision and mission. We?re cultivating medicine?s next generation of innovators and leaders as we transform the health of the communities we serve in Central Pennsylvania and Northern Maryland. Not only do we reinvest in the communities we serve, but we also invest in our physicians and providers, keeping your well-being at the forefront to encourage personal and professional growth. We are currently seeking a board certified/board eligible Radiation Oncologist to join our team in Chambersburg, PA . What you can expect at your practice: Join an established practice with a great support staff which include on-site social worker, dietitians, dedicated radiation oncology nursing, physicists, and dosimetrists Excellent support and referral base from specialty and primary care physicians in Franklin County and surrounding areas from day one State-of-the-art radiation oncology technology available including 2 TrueBeam linear accelerators offering IMRT, VMAT, SBRT, SRS and other standard treatment modalities. Partner with another onsite physician and a larger team of 8 other radiation oncologists in the WellSpan Network Collaborative team of medical oncologists, breast surgeons, thoracic surgeon, and surgical oncologists Opportunities for career and academic growth within WellSpan as well as through our oncology collaboration with Johns Hopkins Medicine Access to proton therapy, including visiting faculty appointment through a partnership with the Maryland Proton Treatment Center Our Total Rewards package includes: Physician-Designed Compensation Model Competitive Signing Bonus and Increased Educational Loan Repayment Six weeks scheduled time off (STO) Retirement savings plan $5,500 CME Allowance Comprehensive health benefits with spending and savings account options Employer paid benefits that include relocation expenses, malpractice coverage including tail and dedicated help for caregivers via Wellthy. A place to call home: You?ll feel at home in our sophisticated medical community in the heart of Central Pennsylvania. The WellSpan service area offers picturesque countryside, engaging historical attractions, excellent schools and low cost of living-all within reach of Philadelphia, Baltimore and Washington, D.C. For confidential consideration, please contact: Elyse Chadderdon, Physician Recruiter View email address on click.appcast.io or phone View phone number on click.appcast.io onc Duties and Responsibilities Essential Functions: 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 Common Expectations: 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. Required for All Jobs: 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. Physical Demands: 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 Working Environment: Occupational Hazards - Occasionally Bloodborne Pathogen - Exposure Qualifications Minimum Education: Doctor of Medicine (MD) Required or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO) Required Work Experience: Experience obtained during residency. Required Licenses: Licensed Medical Physician and Surgeon Upon Hire Required or Licensed Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine Upon Hire Required Courses and Training: 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