Physician - Radiation Oncology Dept, Pediatric and CNS Radiation Oncologist - (Open Rank/Track Faculty)

Job title: Physician - Radiation Oncology Dept, Pediatric and CNS Radiation Oncologist - (Open Rank/Track Faculty)

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The Ohio State University College of Medicine and The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center seek a Pediatric and CNS Radiation Oncologist to join the Department of Radiation Oncology as an open-rank clinical faculty member. The successful candidate will have a primary emphasis on pediatric radiation oncology, working in collaboration with Nationwide Children’s Hospital, with additional clinical responsibilities in CNS radiation oncology.

Academic rank will be commensurate with the candidate’s academic record and experience.

Position Overview

The physician provides licensed medical care, including diagnosis, treatment, case management, and clinical research. The physician manages complex and sometimes unpredictable clinical situations and must demonstrate the technical, clinical, cognitive, and interpersonal skills required to care for patients receiving these services. The physician is expected to practice within established Medical Center and physician standards of practice, including applicable policies, procedures, and protocols, and to support the key result areas of the Medical Center.

Department Overview

The James Department of Radiation Oncology offers advanced treatment for patients with cancer through state-of-the-art technologies, clinical, translational, and basic research, and a subspecialized team of physicians. The department is an integral part of The Ohio State University Comprehensive Cancer Center - Arthur G. James Cancer Hospital and Richard J. Solove Research Institute (OSUCCC - James) and provides personalized radiation oncology care in an environment of subspecialty expertise, education, and research.

The department’s mission is to provide state-of-the-art personalized care by drawing on the expertise of the multidisciplinary treatment team, implementing advanced technologies, and advancing clinical, translational, and basic science research.

Pediatric and CNS Radiation Oncology Programs

The pediatric radiation oncology program, delivered in collaboration with Nationwide Children’s Hospital, maintains a consistent clinical volume of approximately 100 pediatric patients annually and has cared for more than 500 pediatric patients over the past 5 years. The program provides access to advanced photon and proton treatment capabilities. Treatment approaches are individualized according to each patient’s clinical needs, evidence-based guidelines, and accepted best practices.

The CNS radiation oncology program is supported by nine faculty members who contribute clinical expertise to a high-volume, multidisciplinary service. The program cares for approximately 500 patients annually and recently experienced approximately 8% year-over-year growth.

Advanced Treatment and Research Capabilities

· Varian ProBeam 360° proton therapy system, including FLASH research capability

· Varian TrueBeam linear accelerators supporting advanced photon therapy, including VMAT and stereotactic radiation therapy

· Gamma Knife Esprit for intracranial radiosurgery

· Varian Halcyon with Ethos adaptive therapy capability

The selected faculty member will participate in treatment selection and delivery using the most appropriate modality for each patient’s clinical needs, consistent with evidence-based guidelines and accepted best practices.

Duties and Responsibilities

The physician will serve as a member of the Department of Radiation Oncology and provide direct and indirect patient care in inpatient and outpatient settings; conduct ambulatory clinics; obtain and review patient histories; perform physical examinations; provide radiation oncology procedures; order diagnostic testing, special procedures, and ancillary services; respond to consultation requests; determine, prescribe, and implement treatment plans and medications as appropriate; and document services and instructions in the medical record.

The physician will educate patients and families; participate in quality assessment and improvement activities; teach residents, fellows, medical students, undergraduate and graduate students, nursing staff, and other allied health professionals; maintain continuing medical education requirements; participate in clinical research; and contribute to department, college, medical center, and university committees and service activities.

Required Qualifications

· Medical Doctor (MD) or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO) degree

· Successful completion of an accredited radiation oncology residency program

· Board certification or board eligibility through the American Board of Radiology

· Eligibility for medical licensure in the State of Ohio

Preferred Qualifications

· Focused training or experience in pediatric radiation oncology

· Focused training or experience in CNS radiation oncology

· Experience with proton therapy

Location

Twelfth Ave, 395 W (0356)

Position Type:

Regular

Shift:

First Shift

Final candidates are subject to successful completion of a background check. A drug screen or physical may be required during the post offer process.

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