Pediatric Radiation Oncologist

OncologyFull-Time

Listed compensation

$440k-$534k

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Job Description

Harvard Medical Faculty Physicians at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, Inc. (HMFP), in collaboration with the Dana-Farber Cancer Institute (DFCI), are actively seeking a full-time Radiation Oncology faculty member with clinical and research expertise in Pediatric Radiation Oncology with secondary interests in Central Nervous System (CNS), Sarcoma or Hematologic malignancies.

Clinical expertise in proton therapy is highly desirable, particularly experience caring for pediatric patients with this modality of treatment.

The successful candidate will provide high-quality, multidisciplinary radiation oncology care for pediatric patients of all diagnoses and adult patients with CNS, Sarcoma or Hematologic malignancies at our main campuses in Boston, Massachusetts.

The candidate must be board-eligible or board-certified in Radiation Oncology. Applicants must have completed residency in an ACGME-accredited radiation oncology program and/or fellowship in an accredited U.S. training program.

Candidates should have demonstrated clinical expertise in pediatric oncology, additional experience in treatment of sarcoma and/or hematologic malignancies is desirable.

The candidate should have exceptional clinical and interpersonal skills, and a strong commitment to providing compassionate, patient-centered care as part of a collegial and highly collaborative multidisciplinary team.

The successful candidate will have the opportunity to participate in the development and growth of our innovative proton therapy program, featuring next-generation upright proton therapy technology, including a dedicated upright CT simulator.

This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to the implementation of a cutting-edge clinical program and to advance the use of proton therapy for patients who may benefit from this highly precise treatment approach. The ideal candidate will contribute to our institutions’ research and teaching missions.

The selected candidate will be appointed to an academic rank of Instructor, Assistant Professor, or Associate Professor at Harvard Medical School, commensurate with a formal HMS review of the candidate’s academic accomplishments/ contributions.

Please apply directly though Workday and upload a cover letter summarizing your clinical and research interests/background addressed to:

  • Mary Ann Stevenson MD PhD
  • Chair, Department of Radiation Oncology
  • Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center

Harvard Medical School

As a teaching hospital of Harvard Medical School, BIDMC and the Department of Radiation Oncology provide a clinically advanced and supportive academic environment for residents, fellows, and faculty.

We’re also proud and excited to be an integral part of the landmark collaboration among Dana-Farber Cancer Institute (DFCI), Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center (BIDMC), and Harvard Medical Faculty Physicians (HMFP) to establish New England’s only freestanding adult inpatient cancer hospital.

The collaboration will provide unparalleled opportunities for radiation oncology and other physician specialties to be part of DFCI’s internationally recognized cancer team.

Harvard Medical Faculty Physicians at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center (HMFP) is one of the largest physician organizations in New England, dedicated to excellence and innovation in patient care, education, and research.

As a physician-led organization, HMFP partners with more than 2,400 providers to support the delivery of exceptional care, promote professional development, and foster balance at work and home.

HMFP physicians have faculty affiliations with Harvard Medical School (HMS) and provide care throughout the Beth Israel Lahey Health (BILH) system and additional hospitals across Massachusetts.

Pay Range

$440,000 -- $534,000

The base pay range reflects what Harvard Medical Faculty Physicians at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center (HMFP) reasonably and in good faith expects to pay for this role at the time of posting and may be modified from time to time.

Actual compensation within this range may be determined based on several factors, including academic appointment, work experience, specialty training, geography of work location, anticipated productivity, FTE basis, and role expectations.

In addition to base compensation, this role may be eligible for performance-based incentives, which may include bonuses for productivity and quality HMFP also offers a comprehensive and generous employee benefits program to eligible employees, including health, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance, as well as retirement plan(s) with employer contributions.

Key Responsibilities

The successful candidate will provide high-quality, multidisciplinary radiation oncology care for pediatric patients and adult patients with CNS, sarcoma, or hematologic malignancies. They will also participate in the development of an innovative proton therapy program and contribute to the institution's research and teaching missions.

Requirements

Applicants must be board-eligible or board-certified in Radiation Oncology and have completed an ACGME-accredited residency or fellowship program. Demonstrated clinical expertise in pediatric oncology is required, with additional experience in sarcoma or hematologic malignancies considered highly desirable.

Qualifications

Experience
5+ years of experience

Certifications

Board Certification

Key Skills

Clinical researchMultidisciplinary careCentral nervous system oncologySarcoma treatment

Oncology — Physician Career Context

Of the 30 active Oncology listings this role was benchmarked against, 7% are remote, 60% have no call, 33% require no weekends.

Oncology pay on WeekdayDoc is up 9.2% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).

Oncology by the numbers
MeasureThis jobMarket
Listed pay$440k–$534kOncology median $389k (middle half $310k–$395k)11 comparable listings, Oct 2026
Cost-of-living adjusted pay~$460k in purchasing powerMassachusetts index 105.8 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Oncology listings in Massachusetts21 active661 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 7% remote · 60% no call · 33% no weekends30 benchmarked listings
Sign-on & loan repaymentnot statedMassachusetts Physician listings: 17% state a sign-on bonus (median $75k) · 13% offer loan repayment622 active listings, Oct 2026
Oncology pay trend+9.2% vs prior quarter—through Sep 2026
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index, BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Oct 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

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Better work-life than 20% of Oncology listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 654 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

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About Harvard Medical Faculty Physicians

Hospitals and Health Care
Boston, Massachusetts
201-500 employees

Benefits & Perks

Health Insurance
Dental
Vision
Life Insurance
Disability Insurance
Retirement Plan with Employer Contributions

Living in Boston

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$800k≈ 1.8× annual pay
Typical market rent
$3,271/mo≈ 9% of gross pay
Residents’ average commute
30 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
108.3
State income tax
Up to 5%
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Sep 2026), Zillow market rents (Sep 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

BEA 2024 · Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

Ratios use this listing’s gross annual pay. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.