Oncology - Radiation Physician

Physician Radiation Oncologist
Location: Biloxi, MS,39534
Schedule: Monday Friday Standard workday: Up to 8 hours per day
Schedule changes require approval from the Chief of Radiation Oncology.

Contract Overview
We are seeking a Board-Certified Radiation Oncologist to provide comprehensive radiation oncology services at Keesler Air Force Base. The physician will deliver high-quality patient care, develop treatment plans, perform radiation oncology procedures, participate in multidisciplinary care, and maintain accurate clinical documentation while adhering to military treatment facility policies and national standards of care.
Key Responsibilities
Patient Care
Review medical records, imaging, and diagnostic studies before patient appointments.
Evaluate new and follow-up patients and develop individualized treatment plans.
Coordinate care with military and civilian healthcare providers when appropriate.
Utilize evidence-based national treatment guidelines and clinical best practices.
Radiation Oncology Services
Provide evaluation and treatment for a wide range of conditions, including:
Breast cancer
Genitourinary cancers
Head and neck cancers
Central nervous system tumors
Gynecologic cancers
Thoracic cancers
Gastrointestinal cancers
Hematologic malignancies
Selected benign conditions requiring radiation therapy
Clinical Procedures
Must be proficient in:
Nasopharyngoscopy
Stereotactic Body Radiation Therapy (SBRT/SABR)
Stereotactic Radiosurgery (SRS)
Fractionated Stereotactic Radiation Therapy (FSRT)
Total Body Irradiation (TBI)
3D Conformal Radiation Therapy
Intensity-Modulated Radiation Therapy (IMRT)
Volumetric Modulated Arc Therapy (VMAT)
Electron beam therapy
Deep Inspiratory Breath Hold (DIBH)
4D CT simulation techniques
Treatment Planning
Obtain informed consent before treatment.
Supervise CT simulation procedures as required.
Complete contouring within three (3) working days of simulation.
Review treatment plans within one (1) working day after dosimetry completion.
Review daily image guidance and ensure treatment accuracy and patient safety.
Clinical Documentation
Complete and maintain timely documentation, including:
o History & Physicals
o Consultation notes
o Follow-up visits
o Treatment summaries
o On-treatment visit documentation
Complete documentation within three (3) working days of each patient encounter.
Quality Assurance & Multidisciplinary Care
Participate in:
o Weekly chart rounds
o Tumor board conferences
o Daily service meetings
o Quality assurance initiatives
o Peer review activities
o Clinical improvement programs
Education & Research
Participate in resident and medical student education when authorized.
Support clinical research and patient enrollment in clinical trials when applicable.
Attend one Continuing Medical Education (CME) conference annually (up to one week).
Additional Responsibilities
Follow CDC infection control and universal precaution guidelines.
Assist with departmental quality improvement projects.
Provide consultation and technical expertise to hospital committees when requested.
Coordinate referrals to civilian providers in accordance with facility policies.
Minimum Qualifications
Education
Doctor of Medicine (MD) or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO)
Successful completion of an accredited Radiation Oncology Residency

Experience
Minimum 24 months of Radiation Oncology experience within the past three (3) years
Board Certification
Board Certified by the American Board of Radiology (ABR)
Licensure
Current, unrestricted license to practice medicine in the State of Mississippi
Certifications
Basic Life Support (BLS)
No additional certifications required beyond residency training