Radiation Oncologist

University Hospitals Cleveland Medical Center seeks a Physician in Radiation Oncology to deliver exceptional patient care within a leading academic medical center. The role offers academic appointments ranging from Clinical Instructor to full Professor in conjunction with Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine. Clinicians will join a dynamic team in Cleveland, Ohio, contributing to a rich legacy of clinical excellence, education, and research.

Practice Info

• University Hospitals Cleveland Medical Center is among the nation's leading academic medical centers

• Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine is a leader in medical research and education

Responsibilities

• Provides and manages direct patient care, including physical examinations, evaluations, assessments, diagnoses and treatment for a specified patient population

• Prescribes pharmaceuticals, other medications, and treatment regimens as appropriate to assessed medical conditions

• Refers patients to specialists and to relevant patient care components as appropriate

• Trains and supervises medical students and residents engaged in specialty activities and procedures, as appropriate

• May manage the daily operations of a specific medical program, patient care unit, or research function

• Directs and coordinates the patient care activities of nursing and support staff as required

• Follows established departmental policies, procedures, and objectives, continuous quality improvement objectives, and safety, environmental, and/or infection control standards

• As appropriate to the position, participates in specified health promotion, education and/or prevention programs

• Maintain department productivity thresholds

• Maintain faculty status in good standing with the CWRU SOM (if applicable)

• Adhere to core physician obligations as outlined in the Physician Policy Manual

• Performs miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned

• Performs other duties as assigned

• Complies with all policies and standards

• For specific duties and responsibilities, refer to documentation provided by the department during orientation

• Must abide by all requirements to safely and securely maintain Protected Health Information (PHI) for our patients

Compensation

• Compensation is highly competitive

• Academic appointment, rank and salary will be commensurate with qualifications and primary board certification

Qualifications

• Doctorate Degree Doctor of Medicine or Osteopathy with an unrestricted license (Required)

• Appointment with CWRU SOM at the level commensurate with experience (Required)

• Fellowship Training in some specialties (Required)

• Knowledge of legal and ethical standards for the delivery of medical care (Required proficiency)

• Ability to maintain quality, safety, and/or infection control standards (Required proficiency)

• Knowledge of community medical diagnostic and patient care services in area of medical expertise (Required proficiency)

• Ability to supervise, advise, and train clinical professionals and/or students in area of expertise (Required proficiency)

• Knowledge of relevant drugs and non-pharmaceutical patient care aids and ability to prescribe dosages and instruct patients in correct usage (Required proficiency)

• Ability to develop and present educational programs and/or workshops (Required proficiency)

• Knowledge of current principles, methods and procedures for the delivery of medical evaluation, diagnosis and treatment in area of expertise (Required proficiency)

• Ability to work both independently and in a team environment (Required proficiency)

• Knowledge of related accreditation and certification requirements (Required proficiency)

• Ability to observe, assess, and record symptoms, reactions, and progress (Required proficiency)

• Effective verbal and written communication skills (Required proficiency)

• Experience using EPIC (Preferred proficiency)

• State of Ohio and Federal DEA Certification; Medical Specialty License or Certification; Board certified or Board eligible in Specified Area of Medical Specialty (Required)