Physician-Radiation Oncology

Job Title

Radiation Oncologist at the Orlando VA Healthcare System

Duties

The Radiation Oncologist at the Orlando VA Healthcare System is responsible for the evaluation and treatment of patients requiring radiotherapy. The duties include, but are not limited to:

• Conducting medical histories, physical examinations, diagnostic evaluations, and treatment planning.
• Ability to comprehensively assess patients presenting with cancer and related diseases.
• Providing advanced radiation therapy to patients, including planning and delivery of radiation treatment.
• Ability to make informed decisions regarding patient care and develop individualized treatment plans.
• Working collaboratively with a multidisciplinary team, including oncologists, surgeons, radiologists, and other healthcare professionals.
• Participating in the call rotation with other radiation oncologists.
• Utilizing tele-medicine services to provide care to patients at Community Based Outpatient Clinics.
• Advising and counseling patients and their families regarding the implications of treatment, potential side effects, and prognosis.
• Ordering and interpreting appropriate imaging studies and laboratory tests to guide treatment.
• Providing ongoing outpatient and inpatient care for a diverse patient population.
• Prescribing and managing medications related to cancer treatment within the defined scope of practice.
• Offering education and support to patients, families, and healthcare team members.

Benefits

Pay: Competitive salary, annual performance bonus, regular salary increases

Paid Time Off: 50-55 days of paid time off per year (26 days of annual leave, 13 days of sick leave, 11 paid Federal holidays per year and possible 5 day paid absence for CME)

Retirement: Traditional federal pension (5 years vesting) and federal 401K with up to 5% in contributions by VA

Insurance: Federal health/vision/dental/term life/long-term care (many federal insurance programs can be carried into retirement)

Licensure: 1 full and unrestricted license from any US State or territory

CME: Possible $1,000 per year reimbursement (must be full-time with board certification)

Malpractice: Free liability protection with tail coverage provided

Contract: No Physician Employment Contract and no significant restriction on moonlighting

Work Schedule: Monday through Friday 8am-4:30pm

Recruitment/Relocation Incentive (Sign-On Bonus): Authorized - As determined by Facility/Agency

EDRP Authorized: Former EDRP participants ineligible to apply for incentive. Contact View email address on click.appcast.io, the EDRP Coordinator for questions/assistance. Learn more VA offers a comprehensive total rewards package. VHA Physician Total Rewards

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