Pediatric​/CNS Radiation Oncologist

Pediatric/CNS Radiation Oncologist

The Penn State Health Department of Radiation Oncology invites applications for a full‑time academic radiation oncologist interested in CNS/pediatric radiotherapy. The successful candidate will hold a faculty appointment at Penn State College of Medicine, and practice within the Penn State Health radiation oncology network with a primary focus at the Penn State Cancer Institute (Hershey, PA). Both physicians and physician‑scientists are encouraged to apply.

Physicians in our department work closely with the pediatric oncology team of the Penn State Health Golisano Children’s Hospital. In addition, the Children’s Hospital receives avid support from the Penn State Dance Marathon or THON, the world’s largest run‑student philanthropy, which raised over $18.8 million in 2026. The CNS team is also bolstered by a close collaboration with the nationally recognized Department of Neurosurgery, the only Gamma Knife in the metropolitan area, Gamma Tile therapy, and a robust clinical trial portfolio.

Our department offers the opportunity to deliver high‑quality, patient‑centered cancer care across three thriving practice sites. Our faculty engage in academic activities including teaching, and quality initiatives across both an academic cancer center and regional community‑based hospitals including the newly constructed Penn State Health Hampden Medical Center (Enola, PA), and the Penn State Health St. Joseph Medical Center (Reading, PA).

Responsibilities would include providing comprehensive radiation oncology care and engaging in multidisciplinary cancer care and tumor boards, and participation in research and scholarly activities supported by Penn State Cancer Institute, including both cooperative group and investigator‑initiated clinical trials.

Penn State Cancer Institute is committed to fighting cancer on every front: through education and prevention, early detection and diagnosis, effective treatment and survivorship programs. The Institute’s radiation oncology program is accredited by the American College of Radiology, and the outpatient program is also now certified by Quality Oncology Practice Initiative through the American Society of Clinical Oncology. Oncology practice sites include the Penn State Cancer Institute at Penn State Health Milton S.

Hershey Medical Center, Penn State Children’s Hospital, Penn State Health Lancaster Medical Center, Penn State Health St. Joseph Medical Center in Reading, Pennsylvania, and Hampden Medical Center, in Enola, Pa.

• A dynamic and integrated role within both a nationally known academic Cancer Center (Hershey) and regional community‑based hospitals (Hampden, Reading)
• Academic appointment at Penn State College of Medicine within a growing department, with myriad opportunities for professional advancement and participation in resident and medical student education
• Competitive salary and a generous benefits package
• Access to advanced technologies including 3 CT simulators, 7 external beam treatment machines (including Gamma Knife and Ethos adaptive radiotherapy) providing IMRT, SBRT, brachytherapy, pediatric radiotherapy, LDRT for osteoarthritis, and Gamma Tiles
• Mentorship and departmental support for developing academic and research interests. Start up funding is available for physician‑scientists.
• Excellent location in central Pennsylvania, with high‑ranking schools, easy‑living, and proximity to Harrisburg, Philadelphia, Baltimore, and Washington D.C.

• MD, DO, or foreign equivalent medical degree
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with a team‑based approach to care
• Completion of accredited training program
• Ability to acquire a license to practice in the…