Radiation Oncologist (Physician)

Responsibilities

• Evaluate and treat cancer patients (inpatient and outpatient) for both palliative and curative purposes
• Develop and document individualized treatment plans, including advanced modalities (3D-conformal, VMAT, IMRT, IGRT, SBRT, SRS)
• Conduct patient consultations, pretreatment evaluations, and obtain informed consent
• Monitor patients during treatment, adjust prescriptions as needed, and document all care in the VA’s electronic health record systems (CPRS and ARIA/Eclipse)
• Participate in weekly peer review conferences, tumor boards, and quality improvement meetings
• Provide follow-up evaluations within 30–60 days post-treatment and document treatment discharge summaries
• Ensure compliance with all VA, national, and accrediting body standards for radiation oncology practice
• Participate in administrative duties, including quality assurance, staff meetings, and reporting of incidents or adverse events
• Maintain and protect patient medical records in accordance with VA policies and HIPAA
• Be available for on-call coverage during clinic off-hours, including evenings, weekends, and holidays

Qualifications

• Board Certified in Radiation Oncology (American Board of Radiology or equivalent), with up-to-date continuing education
• Active, full, and unrestricted license to practice medicine in any U.S. State, Territory, Commonwealth, or the District of Columbia
• Minimum of five (5) years' experience excluding clinical experience
• Maintain an active AHA BLS and ACLS certification
• NPI report printout
• Active DEA license
• Pass a federal background investigation