Oncology - Radiation Physician at Med Ninjas summary:
An Oncology - Radiation Physician is responsible for providing radiation therapy to adult patients in a free-standing cancer center, managing a patient load of 10-15 outpatients daily. The role includes ordering tests and images, prescribing treatments, and performing various radiation procedures such as IMRT and stereotactic radiosurgery. This position is a temporary locum tenens covering for a physician turnover, with a shared call schedule and support from nurse practitioners.
Practice Setting: Free-Standing Cancer Center
Trauma Level/Designation (hospital): 2
Reason for Coverage: Physician Turnover
Dates of Coverage: 01/01/2025 until permanent hired
Schedule: Mon-Fri 7:30a-4p
Call Schedule: 24-hour shared with one other physician
Call Ratio: 1:2
Number of Physicians in Practice: 2
Will there be other Radiation Oncologist present during the Locum Tenens Coverage: Yes
APPs to Provide Coverage: 1 NP to Support Clinic
Average Number of Outpatient (clinic/office) per day: 10-15
Average number of Inpatient (call/rounding) per day: 0
Patient population of required coverage: Adult & Hospital Based
Documentation System/EMR: Aria & Epic
Required Procedures
- Conventional Radiotherapy
- 3D Radiotherapy
- External Beam Radiation - 3D-CRT
- External Beam Radiation - IGRT
- External Beam Radiation - IMRT
- Stereotactic Radiosurgery
- Stereotactic Body Radiation Therapy (SBRT)
- Fractionated Stereotactic Radiotherapy
Required Duties:
- Orders Tests
- Orders Images
- Prescribes
Estimated Credentialing Timeframe: Med Staff will credential by start date; payer enrollment 120 days
Reimbursement of Costs: Flight, Hotel, Rental Car, Mileage Billed at the IRS Standard .
Keywords:
Oncology, Radiation Therapy, Radiation Oncologist, Cancer Center, Locum Tenens, Medical Doctor, Stereotactic Radiosurgery, IMRT, 3D-CRT, Patient Care
