Penn Medicine Clinician

Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania • West Chester, PA

5d

About The Position

The Department of Radiation Oncology at the University of Pennsylvania and Penn Medicine seeks a part-time, board certified Radiation Oncologist to join our multidisciplinary team. This physician will primarily support and sustain our patient populations at the Chester County and Valley Forge practice locations. The successful candidate will provide high-quality patient care in a collaborative academic environment, contributing to our mission of excellence in clinical care. This position offers a part-time schedule while maintaining involvement in a leading academic radiation oncology program.

Requirements

• M.D.
• License to practice medicine without restriction or limitation in Pennsylvania and New Jersey
• DEA Licensure and Board Certified in Radiation Oncology
• 0-1 year of work experience of related experience in a specified medical field while preferred is 2-3 years of work related experience in Radiation Oncology

Responsibilities

• Evaluate and manage radiation oncology patients, including initial consultations, treatment planning, on-treatment visits, and follow-up care
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to develop optimal treatment plans
• Contour target volumes and critical structures for radiation treatment planning
• Review and approve treatment plans and dose distributions
• Document patient encounters in the electronic medical record according to departmental standards
• Participate in departmental quality assurance activities, such as chart rounds and tumor boards as scheduled
• Stay current with advancements in radiation oncology through continued medical education
• Participate in departmental meetings relevant to clinical responsibilities
• Adhere to all regulatory requirements, including maintenance of board certification (CME credits are offered through the department)

Benefits

• Health and Life: Penn offers comprehensive medical, prescription, behavioral health, dental, vision, and life insurance benefits to protect you and your family’s health and welfare.
• Retirement: Penn offers generous retirement plans to help you save for your future. Penn’s Basic, Matching, and Supplemental retirement plans allow you to save for retirement on a pre-tax or Roth basis. Choose from a wide variety of investment options through TIAA and Vanguard.
• Time Away from Work: Penn provides you with a substantial amount of time away from work during the course of the year. This allows you to relax, take vacations, attend to personal affairs, recover from illness or injury, spend time with family—whatever your personal needs may be.
• Long-Term Care Insurance: In partnership with Genworth Financial, Penn offers faculty and staff (and your eligible family members) long-term care insurance to help you cover some of the costs of long-term care services received at home, in the community or in a nursing facility. If you apply when you’re newly hired, you won’t have to provide proof of good health or be subject to underwriting requirements. Eligible family members must always provide proof of good health and are subject to underwriting.
• Wellness and Work-life Resources: Penn is committed to supporting our faculty and staff as they balance the competing demands of work and personal life. That’s why we offer a wide variety of programs and resources to help you care for your health, your family, and your work-life balance.
• University Resources: As a member of the Penn community, you have access to a wide range of University resources as well as cultural and recreational activities. Take advantage of the University’s libraries and athletic facilities, or visit our arboretum and art galleries. There’s always something going on at Penn, whether it’s a new exhibit at the Penn Museum, the latest music or theater presentation at the Annenberg Center, or the Penn Relays at Franklin Field to name just a few examples. As a member of the Penn community, you’re right in the middle of the excitement—and you and your family can enjoy many of these activities for free.
• Discounts and Special Services: From arts and entertainment to transportation and mortgages, you'll find great deals for University faculty and staff. Not only do Penn arts and cultural centers and museums offer free and discounted admission and memberships to faculty and staff. You can also enjoy substantial savings on other goods and services such as new cars from Ford and General Motors, cellular phone service plans, movie tickets, and admission to theme parks.
• Flexible Work Hours: Flexible work options offer creative approaches for completing work while promoting balance between work and personal commitments. These approaches involve use of non-traditional work hours, locations, and/or job structures.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees