Radiation Oncologist (Hourly), (M67293 And M67331), Radiation Oncology, SOM

Mission or Goal of Unit:

Radiation Oncology is a highly integrated department, reflective of the discipline at large. Our faculty are committed to providing exceptional, compassionate patient care, conducting cutting-edge research, and educating emerging radiation oncologists, medical physicists, and dosimetrists to contribute to the ever-evolving field of radiation oncology.

Chief Purpose of This Position:

The Department of Radiation Oncology at Virginia Commonwealth University Health System is seeking Radiation Oncologists interested in providing clinical coverage during times of physician absence at our affiliated facilities. The department provides radiation oncology physician services at five sites. Four of the five sites are located within 20 minutes of the main center in downtown Richmond, VA, and one is located in South Hill, VA.

Position Responsibilities:

As an important part of our departmental team, part-time Radiation Oncologists consistently provide excellent clinical care to our patient populations in ways that reflect current professional practice norms and skills and remain consistent with accepted medical practice guidelines. They will collaborate with our faculty, nursing, physics, dosimetry, and technician teams to improve patient outcomes, participate in quality improvement initiatives, and promote patient safety and satisfaction.

Established in 1987, VCU's Department of Radiation Oncology provides a full range of clinical services at the Virginia Commonwealth University Medical Center and its regional affiliated facilities. It is comprised of over 35 faculty in its three divisions, spanning five clinical locations and treating approximately 150 patients per day, with active, funded programs in clinical research, medical physics, and molecular radiobiology and targeted imaging. Our team is an integral component of VCU's Massey Comprehensive Cancer Center, one of only two National Cancer Institute-designated Comprehensive Cancer Centers in Virginia and one of 56 such centers nationwide.

The clinical services we offer currently include: IGRT, IMRT, image-guided brachytherapy, total body irradiation, stereotactic radiosurgery, and stereotactic body radiotherapy. Across all of our sites, we manage six Linear Accelerators and four CT simulators, with our downtown location highlighting an MR simulator, PET CT simulator, and MR LINAC (ViewRay).

Required Qualifications:

• Interested candidates must have an MD or DO degree and be board certified or board eligible in Radiation Oncology

• Compensation will be at an hourly rate commensurate with the individual's experience

• Demonstrated experience working in and fostering a diverse faculty, staff, and student environment or commitment to do so as a faculty member at VCU

Virginia Commonwealth University and VCU Health System are equal opportunity/affirmative action organizations providing access to education and employment without regard to age, race, color, national origin, gender, religion, sexual orientation, veteran's status, or any other protected characteristic