Pediatric Proton Radiation Oncologist
Listed compensation
$440k-$534k
The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed
Ask the employer about the work setting, call expectations, weekend coverage and time off.
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
Key Skills
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).
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Cost-of-living adjusted pay | ~$460k in purchasing power | Massachusetts index 105.8 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Oncology listings in Massachusetts | 21 active | 661 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 7% remote · 60% no call · 33% no weekends30 benchmarked listings |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | not stated | Massachusetts 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 |
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