Radiation Oncology

KurzSolutions•Dayton, OH

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Radiation Oncology Physician provides on-site services, including evaluation, treatment, and follow-up care for inpatient and outpatient cancer patients. This role involves managing both curative and palliative treatment plans, ensuring the application of evidence-based practices. The physician will conduct patient consultations, pre-treatment evaluations, and develop goal-oriented radiation treatment plans tailored to individual needs. Advanced radiation modalities such as IMRT, IGRT, and Stereotactic Radiotherapy will be utilized in alignment with ACR and other national guidelines. All patient interactions, treatment plans, and outcomes must be documented in the VA electronic health record system (CPRS). The physician performs comprehensive evaluations and physical exams, reviewing patient history, radiographic studies, and lab results to determine appropriate treatment plans. They will discuss the treatment plan with the patient, ensuring informed consent is obtained and documented. Ongoing treatment management includes weekly examinations, monitoring therapy for side effects or complications, and adjusting treatment as necessary. Patient education regarding potential side effects, symptom management, and when to seek further medical attention is also a key responsibility. The physician will develop radiation treatment plans, including prescribed dose, treatment site, and organs at risk (OAR) for radiation injury. A follow-up examination within 30-60 days after the completion of radiation therapy is required to assess treatment response and any side effects.

Requirements

MD/DO, or graduated radiation oncology residency.
Board-certified physicians in radiation oncology from the American Board of Radiology (ABR).
Current license to practice medicine in any state, Territory, or Commonwealth of the United States or the District of Columbia.
Five (5) years of clinical experience in radiation oncology excluding residency.
Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification certified by the American Heart Association (AHA).

Responsibilities

Provide on-site services, including evaluation, treatment, and follow-up care for inpatient and outpatient cancer patients.
Manage both curative and palliative treatment plans, ensuring the application of evidence-based practices.
Provide patient consultations, pre-treatment evaluations, and develop goal-oriented radiation treatment plans tailored to individual needs.
Utilize advanced radiation modalities including IMRT, IGRT, and Stereotactic Radiotherapy in alignment with ACR and other national guidelines.
Document all patient interactions, treatment plans, and outcomes in the VA electronic health record system (CPRS).
Perform comprehensive evaluations and physical exams, reviewing patient history, radiographic studies, and lab results to determine appropriate treatment plans.
Discuss the treatment plan with the patient, ensuring informed consent is obtained and documented.
Provide ongoing treatment management, including weekly examinations, monitoring therapy for side effects or complications, and adjusting treatment as necessary.
Provide patient education regarding potential side effects, symptom management, and when to seek further medical attention.
Develop radiation treatment plans, including prescribed dose, treatment site, and organs at risk (OAR) for radiation injury.
Ensure each patient is seen for a follow-up examination within 30-60 days after the completion of radiation therapy to assess treatment response and any side effects.