Physician - MD/DO - Radiation Oncology

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About: SSM Health DePaul Hospital:

BE/BC Radiation Oncology Physician - St. Louis Metro area

• Join 8 SSM Health Radiation Oncologists across the St. Louis region.
• The team includes therapists, onsite physics, dosimetry, and dedicated nursing support
• Competitive Compensation
• Recruitment Incentives
• Comprehensive benefits package including Health, Dental, Vision, 401k, etc
• The department has access onsite to the hospital physician lounge and cafeteria
• Generous Paid Time Off
• Recruitment Incentives
• Supportive and collaborative work environment
• Access to state-of-the-art medical facilities and technology
• Opportunities for professional development
• Mon-Fri: 8am-5pm, approx. 40 hours/week

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 a part of a Mission-driven organization designed to serve its growing community's needs.

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.

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. 

Home to the famed Gateway Arch, St. Louis is one of the most livable cities in the country. This sprawling metropolitan mecca features a large variety of neighborhoods and communities spanning six counties. With an affordable housing market, trendy neighborhoods like Cherokee Street and Delmar Loop, and the booming economic landscape of the city make this one of the most attractive cities for young professionals. There is more to do per square mile in St. Louis than in any other city in the state. With restaurants, parks, recreation, cultural activities and sporting events, there's always something to do or see here.

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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.