Radiation Oncologist Locum Tenens Coverage at Outpatient Clinic inSouthwestern Iowa

This Job at a Glance

• Job Reference
  - -MD-IA
• Title:
  
  MD
• Dates Needed:
  
  Sporadic weeks - end of year
• Shift Type:
  
  Day Shift
• Assignment Type:
  
  Outpatient
• Call
  
  Required:
  
  No
• Board Certification
  
  Required:
  
  Yes
• Job Duration:
  
  Locums

This hospital with a large cancer center provides dedicated radiation oncology services in a structured on-site outpatient setting in Iowa. The facility is equipped with the Varian True Beam linear accelerator system and supports a comprehensive range of external beam and radiopharmaceutical treatment modalities. Established clinical protocols and appropriate resources are in place to support coordinated oncology patient management throughout the coverage period.

Iowa offers a range of experiences suited to varied interests, including outdoor recreation, arts, and cultural attractions. The state is home to destinations such as Effigy Mounds National Monument and the Loess Hills, as well as state parks with opportunities for kayaking and hiking. Cities across the state provide urban exploration through art walks, historic districts, guided tours, and museums that reflect local history and character.

Clinicians will provide outpatient radiation oncology services Monday through Thursday, 9:00 AM to 4:30 PM, at this on-site facility in Iowa, with no formal call requirements; remote availability for side effect management via the hospital call system is expected. Daily responsibilities include managing 8-10 on-treatment patients per day, with a treatment volume ranging from 3 to 15 treatments per day. Treatment modalities delivered include external beam radiation therapy (SBRT, electrons, 3D, IMRT, FSRT) and radiopharmaceuticals including Pluvicto, Xofigo, and Lutathera, with treatment delivery supported by the Varian True Beam system.

Hospital privileges are required for this assignment, and board certification in Radiation Oncology and prescriptive authority are required.

• Case Load/PPD:8-10 on-treatment patients per day; range of 3-15 treatments per day
• Patient Population:
  
  Adults
• Location Type:
  
  On-Site
• Prescriptive Authority
  
  Required:
  
  Yes
• Government:
  
  No
• Number of New Consults:0
• Treatment Types:
  
  External beam radiation therapy: SBRT, electrons, 3D, IMRT, FSRT; radiopharmaceuticals:
  Pluvicto, Xofigo, Lutathera;
  Varian True Beam; outpatient day shift; sporadic weeks