Radiation Oncologist

• Job ID: 3505814
• Profession: Physician
• Specialty: Radiation Oncology
• Job Type: Locum Tenens
• Location: Potsdam, NY
• Service Setting: Outpatient Clinic within an Acute Care Hospital
• Coverage Type: Clinical Only
• Coverage Period: Three days during the week of December 28, 2026, and three days during the week of January 4, 2027
• Clinical Shift Schedule: 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM or 9:00 AM to 5:30 PM; Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday preferred, with other options considered
• On-Call Shift Schedule: No call required

Coverage Dates

• Week of December 28, 2026: Three consecutive days; exact dates to be confirmed
• Week of January 4, 2027: Three consecutive days; exact dates to be confirmed

Patient Information

• Patient Demographics: Adults
• Patient Volume/Census: Approximately 10 to 15 patients per provider
• Case Mix: Radiation oncology; adult patients requiring cancer treatment and management

Facility Information

• No. of Beds in Department: Not applicable; clinic setting
• Trauma Level: Listed as Adult III/IV; clarification required
• EMR System: Epic
• Office Equipment Available: Pyxis automated medication dispensing system
• Support Staff Available: One nurse practitioner and one licensed practical nurse; department also lists one provider
• Reason for Coverage: Physician vacation coverage
• Floating: Not required

Privileges & Compliance

• Submission Requirements: Agency-branded curriculum vitae, current work history, explanation of gaps of 30 days or more, and candidate email address and telephone number
• Malpractice History: Physician statement required for any malpractice involvement, including dismissed cases

Required Procedures

• Radiation therapy treatment planning and management
• Advanced radiation therapy, including stereotactic radiosurgery, is referenced in the source; required procedural scope must be confirmed

Job Requirements

• Licenses: Active New York medical license in hand; candidates requiring licensure will not be considered
• Board: Radiation Oncology; board eligibility is listed in the clinical requirements, while submission instructions require board certification. Confirmation required
• Certifications: BLS and ACLS required; American Heart Association or RQI credentials accepted per submission instructions
• Experience: Minimum two years of recent experience
• Other Qualifications: Epic experience required; strong written and verbal communication skills
• Residents and Fellows: Not accepted

Duties & Responsibilities

• Evaluate patients, review medical histories and diagnostic findings, and determine appropriate radiation oncology treatment strategies.
• Develop individualized radiation therapy plans based on cancer type, stage, and location.
• Oversee radiation treatment delivery within the confirmed clinical scope.
• Monitor treatment response, adjust treatment plans as appropriate, and manage treatment-related side effects.
• Collaborate with the oncology team to coordinate care and maintain accurate documentation in Epic.
• Follow department policies, including a required 30-minute lunch break, prior approval for overtime, and at least two hours of notice for an absence.
• Adhere to facility dress, identification, infection prevention, and personal device policies.