Pediatric Proton Radiation Oncologist

OncologyFull-Time

Listed compensation

$440k-$534k

The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed

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Posted 1mo ago

Job Description

The Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center (BIDMC), Harvard Medical Faculty Physicians at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, Inc. (HMFP) in Boston in collaboration with the Dana-Farber Cancer Institute (DFCI) are actively seeking a full-time Radiation Oncology faculty member with interest/expertise in Pediatric Proton Radiation Oncology.

This individual will serve as the Pediatric Radiation Oncology Disease Site Leader, providing clinical and academic leadership while advancing multidisciplinary care, research, and program development for pediatric patients.

The primary clinical practice location will be at our Main Campuses in the Longwood Medical Area of Boston, Massachusetts.

The candidate must be a board-certified radiation oncologist and must have completed their residency in an ACGME-accredited radiation oncology program and/or fellowship in an accredited US training program.

Applicants must have a demonstrated record of excellence in pediatric radiation oncology care/research and have exceptional clinical and interpersonal skills with a desire to work as part of a collegial, collaborative, multi-disciplinary team.

Additionally, clinical and research expertise in proton therapy for pediatric patients is required.

The successful candidate will play a key role in the development, growth and leadership of our pediatric radiation oncology program and will help shape the development of our innovative proton therapy program featuring next-generation upright proton therapy technology, including a dedicated upright CT simulator.

This is a unique opportunity to contribute to the design and implementation of a cutting-edge clinical program while advancing research and expanding access to state-of-the-art proton therapy for children with cancer. 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 (HMS), commensurate with a formal HMS review of the candidate’s academic accomplishments/ contributions and teaching responsibilities.

Please upload a curriculum vitae and 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 Pediatric Radiation Oncology Disease Site Leader will provide clinical and academic leadership while advancing multidisciplinary care, research, and program development. The role involves shaping the development of an innovative proton therapy program and contributing to the institution's research and teaching missions.

Requirements

Candidates must be board-certified radiation oncologists who have completed an ACGME-accredited residency or fellowship. A demonstrated record of excellence in pediatric radiation oncology care and research, along with expertise in proton therapy, is required.

Qualifications

Experience
10+ years of experience

Certifications

Board Certification

Key Skills

Clinical leadershipCT simulation

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
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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About Harvard Medical Faculty Physicians

Hospitals and Health Care
Boston, Massachusetts
201-500 employees

Benefits & Perks

Health, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance
Retirement plan(s) with employer contributions
Performance-based incentives (bonuses for productivity and quality)
Academic appointment at Harvard Medical School

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.