Perdiem Radiation Oncologist for Mountainside medical Center, Mo
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Job Description
Perdiem Radiation Oncologist for Hackensack Meridian Health Mountainside Medical Center in Montclair, New Jersey.
Position Profile
The Radiation Oncology Department at Mountainside Medical Center provides comprehensive inpatient and outpatient care, delivering the full continuum of services from consultation and treatment planning to therapy and follow-up.
The program is supported by a collaborative team of radiation oncologists, medical physicists, certified therapists, oncology nurses, and dedicated support staff. The Radiation Oncologist plays a key leadership role and participates in the governance of the multidisciplinary cancer program.
Radiation Oncology is part of a cancer program accredited by the Commission on Cancer and affiliated with the John Theurer Cancer Center at Hackensack University Medical Center, providing access to tumor boards, shared clinical protocols, and academic-level expertise.
Advanced treatment capabilities include external beam radiation therapy, 3D conformal radiation therapy, MammoSite® breast brachytherapy, and cutting-edge radioligand therapies such as Pluvicto and Lutathera bringing highly specialized, precision-based cancer care to the local community.
Qualifications & Requirements
- Doctor of Medicine (M.D.) or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (D.O.) from an accredited medical school
- Board Certified or Board Eligible in Radiation Oncology
- Eligible for licensure in the state of New Jersey, CDS and DEA required
Fellowship Training in Radiation Oncology Preferred
- Experience with modern radiation therapy techniques, including external beam therapy, 3D conformal therapy, and brachytherapy
- Experience with advanced treatment modalities (SBRT, IMRT, image-guided therapy) is highly desirable
Job Details
- Per Diem Coverage
- A mix of inpatient and outpatient
- Clinic hours are 7a to 3p
- Expected patient load of 12-20 daily
- Light call shared with other Radiation Oncologist in the group
- Dedicated APP support
- Salary starting at $300 per hour
Recruitment Package May Include
- Competitive annual salary
- CME/CEU Allowance
- Sign-on bonus
- Consultative services by Navigate Student Loans
- Relocation allowance
- Paid malpractice coverage
- Learn more about the benefits offered for this job
About the Facility
Hackensack Meridian Health Mountainside Medical Center is proud to continue to provide world-class health care in a community setting.
Located in Montclair, NJ, the 365 bed medical center provides patients immediate access to innovative and effective treatment alternatives at specialized centers within the medical center that focus on imaging, women’s health, cancer care, surgery, obesity, stroke and chronic kidney disease.
The hospital is a designated Primary Stroke Center by the NJ State Department of Health and Senior Services and is one of a few community hospitals licensed by the State to perform emergency and elective cardiac angioplasty.
About Montclair, NJ
The Township of Montclair is a vibrant New Jersey community. Nestled at the foot of the First Watchung Mountain, Montclair is identified by its diverse population, grand old homes, proximity to New York City and its thriving arts community.
The second largest university in the state resides in Montclair as well as an art museum, live theaters, art galleries and a wide range of boutiques. Montclair's lively business districts are flush with restaurants, movie theaters, shops and nightlife that attract visitors from all over the region.
Key Responsibilities
The Radiation Oncologist will provide comprehensive inpatient and outpatient cancer care, including treatment planning and therapy delivery. They will also serve in a leadership role within the multidisciplinary cancer program and participate in governance.
Requirements
Candidates must hold an M.D. or D.O. degree and be Board Certified or Board Eligible in Radiation Oncology. Applicants must be eligible for licensure in New Jersey and possess experience with modern radiation therapy techniques.
Qualifications
- Education
- Professional certificate or licensure
- Experience
- 5+ years of experience
Certifications
Key Skills
Oncology — Physician Career Context
Of the 35 active Oncology listings this role was benchmarked against, 14% are remote, 51% have no call, 37% require no weekends.
Oncology pay on WeekdayDoc is up 5.6% vs. the prior quarter (through Aug 2026).
The cost-of-living index for New Jersey is 108.8 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 63.8% of New Jersey clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
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