Radiation Oncologist

The Department of Radiation Oncology and Applied Sciences (DROAS) at Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical Center seeks applications for a fulltime radiation oncologist to serve in St. Johnsbury Vermont. DROAS is a member of the Dartmouth Cancer Center (DCC) one of the original NCIdesignated cancer centers and the Geisel School of Medicine at Dartmouth College.

Boasting ACR accreditation DROAS is a longstanding member of NRG/RTOG (Lead Academic Participating Site) and participant of Alliance & ECOGACRIN (full members). The current faculty includes multiple physicianscientists with wet & dry labs. Staffing includes 11 physicians 7 physicists 9 dosimetrists 8 nurses 27 RTTs & shared secretarial and administrative support. DROAS has a fully ACGMEaccredited medical residency program and a CAMPEPaccredited medical physics residency program.

Candidates must be BE/BC in Radiation Oncology and have a strong commitment to academic cancer care. The Radiation Oncologists duties include confirming diagnoses determining the appropriate treatments and conducting radiation therapy. The provider will work closely with our experienced radiation oncology team which includes ABR certified radiation oncologists and physicists. The successful candidate must have adequate clinical and interpersonal skills as part of a collegial collaborative and multidisciplinary team. This position includes opportunities for research collaboration with faculty at the DCC Dartmouth College Geisel School of Medicine Thayer School of Engineering graduate program in medical physics and The Dartmouth Institute. Faculty rank at the Geisel School of Medicine is commensurate with qualifications.

Our Benefits:

• Competitive compensation package
• Relocation assistance provided
• Signon bonus available
• No sales tax nearby in New Hampshire
• Academic appointment through the Geisel School of Medicine at Dartmouth College

Our Region:

• Experience New Englands distinct seasons and outdoor lifestyle
• Enjoy congestionfree commuting for stressfree daily travel
• Embrace a setting ideal for fostering community and family life
• Immerse in a vibrant environment with exciting events and cultural amenities
• Indulge in an active arts theater and culinary scene for a rich local experience

Required Licensure/Certifications

• Board Certified/ Board Eligible in Radiation Oncology
• Must obtain and maintain a medical license in the State of VT
• Must obtain and maintain a medical license in the State of NH

The Physician is responsible for supervising and providing necessary and desirable medical care within the Physicians specialty to DartmouthHitchcock patients consistent with the policies and procedures of DHC the facility at which care is rendered and the directions of the Service Line Leader or his/her designee.

If the Physicians specialty is such that call coverage is required it is expected that the Physician will rotate call coverage with those physicians and allied health professionals in his or her specialty (as applicable) so that each provider including the Physician has a comparable amount of on call time during nights weekends and holidays for providing coverage outside of standard business hours. The parties expect that while on call the Physician will be in close proximity to Mary Hitchcock Memorial Hospital (or other applicable facility for which the Physician is covering).

In addition to the Physicians clinical responsibilities the Physician will spend sufficient and reasonable time on administrative and recordkeeping matters pertaining to the Physicians medical practice.

Responsibilities

The candidate will serve as generalist radiation oncologist. Stateof theart technology including MRI Linear accelerator (MRIdian) Varian HDR and VisionRT is part of the armamentarium of treatment delivery available through DROAS. Career development for the successful candidate is a high priority of our leadership.

Radiation Oncologist Core Responsibilities and Requirements:

• Conducting tests and examinations to confirm diagnoses.
• Executing radiation treatments such as external beam radiotherapy including intensity modulated radiation therapy (IMRT) Imageguided radiation therapy (IGRT) and stereotactic treatments.
• Developing treatment plans that comprise the appropriate therapeutic techniques and drug dosages to be administered.
• Consistently monitoring patients progress.
• Providing pharmacological treatment and suggesting appropriate lifestyle changes.
• Prior experience treating and diagnosing cancer patients.
• Adequate knowledge of radiation therapy procedures and techniques.
• Effective verbal and written communication abilities.
• A compassionate and empathetic personality
• Ability to practice on a per diem asneeded basis across several locations in New Hampshire and/or Vermont.

• Board Certified/ Board Eligible in Radiation Oncology
• Must obtain and maintain a medical license in the State of NH and VT