Chief Therapist- Radiation Oncology $25K Sign On

CounselorIncludes callNo nightsFull-Time

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Job Description

Job Number: 34520 Location: Phoebe Putney Memorial Hospital Street Address: 417 W 3rd Ave City, State: Albany, Georgia Zip Code: 31701 Department: PPMH RADIATION ONCOLOGY Shift: Days Job Type: Full time Posted Date: 2026-07-10 Job Description Summary: Assumes the responsibility of being a Team Leader role as well as delivering the prescribed daily treatment, billing, scheduling, and teaching of Radiation Oncology patients.

Participate in quality assurance measures, documenting and monitoring patients as they are treated. Assume duties as assigned. Description: Job Summary Assumes responsibility for being a Team Leader and for delivering the prescribed daily treatment, billing, scheduling, and teaching for Radiation Oncology patients.

Participates in quality assurance measures, documenting and monitoring patients during treatment. Assumes duties as assigned.

Qualifications Associate or bachelor's degree in radiation therapy from an accredited program. Work Experience 2-3 years of experience in a patient care setting in Radiation Therapy is preferred.

Licenses and Certifications Certification (e. g., from the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists) or A board-eligible candidate. Essential Functions Clearly and accurately document designated processes, policies, products, services, and operational procedures.

Ensure all documentation is appropriately tailored to the intended audience and end users. Utilize correct clinical and operational terminology while adhering to established style, formatting, and documentation standards. Demonstrate a thorough understanding of equipment operation and functionality.

Maintain equipment in proper working order and troubleshoot equipment-related issues as needed. Leverage technology to improve efficiency and productivity while adapting to new systems and technological advancements.

Manage PHO requests, assignment rotations, and machine coverage to maintain uninterrupted patient care and departmental operations. Serve as a primary resource for clinical questions and provide guidance on clinical processes.

Assist with transportation concerns, scheduling coordination, workflow management, and other operational issues. Act as a liaison between physicians and staff regarding patient treatment-related concerns and issues. Attend and actively participate in daily morning meetings and/or departmental huddles.

Utilize GHX P-Suite for supply ordering, assist in resolving timekeeping and clocking discrepancies prior to payroll approval, and maintain spreadsheets used for treatment area documentation and tracking. Support the Manager in employee performance evaluations by providing relevant clinical feedback and observations.

Promote effective communication and collaboration among physicians, staff, and patients to ensure high-quality patient care and operational excellence.

Be the point person for Administration in the Manager's absence Be able to appoint someone to take charge of the RTT if both the Manager and the Chief Therapist are unavailable for any length of time.

Have the authority and backing to make decisions that affect the daily operations of the treatment area and its personnel. Additional

Duties

Performs all duties in alignment with the organization's mission, vision, and values. Follows departmental policies, procedures, and standards. Maintains required job knowledge, certifications, and professional competencies through ongoing education.

Attends staff meetings and completes all required training, in-services, and competency assessments on time. Demonstrates age-appropriate patient care and customer service skills. Complies with all safety requirements, including the proper use of personal protective equipment (PPE).

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Phoebe Putney Health System is southwest Georgia’s preferred career choice for professionals who want to improve the community’s health by joining a respected, cutting-edge team. We offer you the opportunity to collaborate with the best colleagues in a friendly, close-knit setting that feels like family.

Your career at Phoebe will allow you to apply learned skills, explore new paths and advance into greater opportunities. There's more for you at Phoebe. Phoebe is simply the best, most advanced healthcare provider in the region.

If you want to work in the medical field, we are the preferred choice, with the best technology, the most specialists and the area’s top talent. If you are searching for a non-clinical career that allows you to serve the community and grow, you’ll also find us ideal.

We’re one of the area’s premier employers, offering a close-knit culture, outstanding benefits and many ways to develop your career.

Key Responsibilities

Acts as a Team Leader responsible for delivering prescribed daily radiation treatments, managing billing, and scheduling for patients. Coordinates departmental operations, serves as a clinical resource, and acts as a liaison between physicians and staff.

Requirements

Requires an associate or bachelor's degree in radiation therapy from an accredited program and certification from the ARRT or board eligibility. Prefers 2-3 years of experience in a radiation therapy patient care setting.

Qualifications

Education
Bachelor degree
Experience
2+ years of experience

Certifications

Board Certification

Key Skills

Team LeadershipClinical DocumentationEquipment TroubleshootingPatient TeachingClinical GuidanceInterdisciplinary Collaboration

Counselor Career Context

Of the 50 active Mental Health Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 66% are remote, 30% have no call, 62% require no weekends.

The cost-of-living index for Georgia is 96.3 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 59.8% of Georgia clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

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Benefits & Perks31 jobs · 23 employers

401k / retirement match
97%
Sign-on bonus
32% this job
CME allowance
29%
Loan repayment
3%
PSLF eligible
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Work-life snapshot

median 6.1this job 3.0
Better work-life than 20% of Mental Health Therapy (Counseling) listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 8,035 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • No nights
  • On-site
  • Includes call

Living in Albany

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$130k
Typical market rent
$1,008/mo
Residents’ average commute
20 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
87.7
State income tax
Up to 5.8%
Sources & methodology

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

BEA 2024 · Albany, GA metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.

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About Phoebe Putney Health System

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Benefits & Perks

$25,000 Sign-On Bonus