Radiation Oncologist

Potsdam, United States

• Service Setting:
  Outpatient Clinic within an Acute Care Hospital
• Coverage Period:
  Three days during the week of December 28, 2026, and three days during the week of January 4, 2027
• Clinical Shift
  
  Schedule:
  
  8:00 AM to 4:00 PM or 9:00 AM to 5:30 PM;
  Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday preferred, with other options considered

• Week of December 28, 2026:
  Three consecutive days; exact dates to be confirmed
• Week of January 4, 2027:
  Three consecutive days; exact dates to be confirmed

• Patient Demographics:
  Adults
• Patient Volume/Census:
  Approximately 10 to 15 patients per provider
• Case Mix:
  Radiation oncology; adult patients requiring cancer treatment and management

• No. of Beds in Department:
  Not applicable; clinic setting
• Trauma Level: Listed as Adult III/IV; clarification required
• Support Staff Available:
  One nurse practitioner and one licensed practical nurse; department also lists one provider
• Reason for Coverage:
  Physician vacation coverage

• Submission Requirements:
  Agency-branded curriculum vitae, current work history, explanation of gaps of 30 days or more, and candidate email address and telephone number
• Malpractice History:
  Physician statement required for any malpractice involvement, including dismissed cases

• Radiation therapy treatment planning and management
• Advanced radiation therapy, including stereotactic radiosurgery, is referenced in the source; required procedural scope must be confirmed

• Licenses:
  Active New York medical license in hand; candidates requiring licensure will not be considered
• Board:
  Radiation Oncology; board eligibility is listed in the clinical requirements, while submission instructions require board certification. Confirmation required
• Certifications:
  
  BLS and ACLS required;
  American Heart Association or RQI credentials accepted per submission instructions
• Experience:
  
  Minimum two years of recent experience
• Other
  
  Qualifications:
  
  Epic experience required; strong written and verbal communication skills
• Residents and Fellows:
  Not accepted

• Evaluate patients, review medical histories and diagnostic findings, and determine appropriate radiation oncology treatment strategies.
• Develop individualized radiation therapy plans based on cancer type, stage, and location.
• Oversee radiation treatment delivery within the confirmed clinical scope.
• Monitor treatment response, adjust treatment plans as appropriate, and manage treatment-related side effects.
• Collaborate with the oncology team to coordinate care and maintain accurate documentation in Epic.
• Follow department policies, including a required 30-minute lunch break, prior approval for overtime, and at least two hours of notice for an absence.
• Adhere to facility dress, identification, infection prevention, and personal device policies.