Locum Tenens Radiation Oncology Job in Memphis, Tennessee
About the Facility – Memphis VAMC
The Memphis VA Medical Center (VAMC) is a major facility offering comprehensive healthcare to veterans across 53 counties. It includes a main hospital with specialized units, and outpatient clinics providing primary, secondary, and tertiary care. This teaching hospital offers state-of-the-art technology and extensive research programs.
Facility Address: 1030 Jefferson Avenue, Memphis, TN 38104
Radiation Oncology Physician - RESPONSIBILITIES (listed are included but not limited to)
- The Radiation Oncology Physician develops and implements comprehensive radiation treatment plans in collaboration with the multidisciplinary oncology team.
- Evaluate, diagnose, and treat patients with cancer using radiation therapy techniques.
- Perform and oversee the administration of radiation therapy, ensuring accurate and safe delivery.
- Provide compassionate patient-centered care, including counseling patients and families on treatment options, risks, and expected outcomes.
- Participate in tumor boards and multidisciplinary team meetings to discuss complex cases and coordinate patient care.
- The Radiation Oncology Physician ensures compliance with all regulatory and accreditation standards related to radiation therapy.
- Participate in clinical trials and research initiatives to advance the field of radiation oncology.
- Educate and train medical students, residents, and other healthcare professionals on radiation oncology practices.
- Implement and monitor quality control measures to ensure the highest standards of care in radiation therapy.
- The Radiation Oncology Physician monitors and manages patients throughout the treatment process, adjusting treatment plans as necessary based on patient response and side effects.
Radiation Oncology Physician - REQUIREMENTS
- Shall have MD/DO, or graduated radiation oncology residency.
- Must be board-certified physicians in radiation oncology from the American Board of Radiology (ABR).
- Must have current license to practice medicine in any state, Territory, or Commonwealth of the United States or the District of Columbia.
- Shall have five (5) years of clinical experience in radiation oncology excluding residency.
- Must have current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification certified by the American Heart Association (AHA).
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