Physician – Radiation Oncologist-Breast

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Job Title:

Physician, Radiation Oncologist-Breast (Open Rank/Track Faculty)

Department:

The Department of Radiation Oncology at The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center – Comprehensive Cancer Center – Arthur G. James Cancer Hospital and Richard J. Solove Institute (OSUCCC-James) is seeking a sub-specialized breast radiation oncologist. The OSUCCC-James is the 3rd largest cancer hospital in the U.S. and the first U.S. Medical Department to host a visit by a sitting U.S. President. The OSUCCC – James is the only nationally ranked academic medical center to be an NCI-designated Comprehensive Cancer Center since 1976 and is one of 11 freestanding cancer hospitals. Academic rank and track commensurate with academic record and experience.

Position Overview

The Physician provides licensed medical care including diagnosis, treatment (inclusive of surgery or pre/post-surgical care where appropriate), case management and clinical research. The Physician manages complex and sometimes unpredictable situations. The Physician must be competent in technical, clinical and surgical skills (where appropriate), cognitive and interpersonal skills required to serve those patients receiving the above mentioned services. The Physician is expected to practice within the established Medical Center and physician’s standards of practice (policies, procedures, protocols), and adhere to key results areas of the Medical Center.

Department/Division Overview

The James Department of Radiation Oncology offers the most advanced, cutting-edge treatments for cancer patients through our state-of-the-art technologies; paradigm-shifting clinical, translational, and basic research; and unparalleled expertise with our internationally-acclaimed team of physicians. This unique combination results in the very best personalized care for our cancer patients!

The Department of Radiation Oncology at the James Cancer Hospital and James Outpatient Care, provides advanced personalized radiation oncology care to cancer patients, specific to their individual tumor and clinical situation. The department is an integral part of Ohio State's Comprehensive Cancer Center – James Cancer Hospital and Solove Research Institute (OSUCCC – James). We provide leading-edge radiation therapy care in an environment of subspecialty radiation oncology expertise, education and translational research.

The signature mission of Radiation Oncology at the James Cancer Hospital is to provide state-of-the-art personalized care for our cancer patients by capitalizing upon the unique expertise of our treatment team, implementing cutting-edge technologies geared to eradicate cancer, and conducting cutting-edge clinical, translational, and basic science research.

Dedicated freestanding Stefanie Spielman Comprehensive Breast Center - located close to the main campus

First of its kind in the Midwest. Offering a full continuum of breast cancer care - from prevention and screening through detection, diagnosis, treatment, and survivorship - all in one world-class facility. Our Department at the SSCBC is equipped with 2 Varian True Beam Linear Accelerators and 1 CT simulator located on the 1st floor of this beautiful facility. You would join a team of 3 breast cancer radiation oncologists that together see >1,000 new patients per year. To accommodate our substantial growth and robust breast cancer radiation oncology program, we have clinic space on 2 floors and a clinical support team that includes 4 Advanced Practice Providers and 4 RNs that practice exclusively within our SSCBC Rad Onc clinics. Our therapists, dosimetrists, and physics teams are also fully dedicated to breast cancer treatments.

Why work for The OSUCCC – James

• The OSUCCC – In December of 2023, the OSUCCC – James, in collaboration with Nationwide Children’s Hospital, opened a 55,000-square-foot Proton Therapy Center, the first treatment facility in central Ohio to offer this state-of-the-art highly targeted form of radiation therapy for treatment of complex tumors. The new Proton Therapy Center offers comprehensive radiation oncology treatment options for both adult and pediatric patients all in one place.
  • Varian ProBeam 360° with capability to offer conventional proton therapy & FLASH
  • New breast proton program
     
• Department ranked in the Top 10 nationally in NCI funding; and secured the single largest federal grant in the history of radiation oncology ($100 million)
• Department ranked Top 5 nationally in NCI clinical trials activity with 275+ world-renewed cancer researchers from 11 of Ohio State’s 15 colleges
• Department with first and only International Training Center for Radiation Oncology inclusive of 38 countries
• The Radiation Oncology Department is equipped with nine Varian Truebeam Linear accelerators, an Intraoperative Electron Linear Accelerator, a High Dose Rate Remote Afterloader, and a Gamma Knife Perfexion treatment unit. 
  • The Department also has an additional Truebeam Linear Accelerator dedicated to training and R&D activities.

Why live in Columbus, Ohio

• 14th largest city in the nation; 1.8 million population base; 2nd fastest growing major metropolitan area in the Midwest
• Consistently ranked in the top ten in nearly every category: Economic growth, things to do, affordable cost of living, and great place to raise a family
• Booming real estate market and home to several Fortune 500 companies
• Recently voted the #1 IT city in the nation surpassing Silicon Valley

Duties and Responsibilities

Physician specializing in Radiation Oncology to serve as a member of the Department of Radiation Oncology; directs and provides direct and indirect patient care services in both inpatient and outpatient settings; conducts ambulatory clinics; interviews, obtains and reviews medical history of patients; performs physical examinations to assess medical or surgical needs; performs Radiation Therapy procedures; orders special procedures, diagnostic testing, and other ancillary services; responds to consultation requests; determines, prescribes and implements treatment plans and/or medications required; documents all services and instructions provided in medical record; educates patients and promotes wellness, prevention and early detection by providing materials, resources and services to patient and their families; directs and participates in quality assessment and improvement activities; serves as preceptor and provides bedside training of residents, fellows, medical students, undergraduate & graduate students, nursing staff, and other allied medical professionals in the specialty of Radiation Oncology; ensures continuing medical education requirements are met; participates in department, college, medical center and university committees and other service activities.

Appointment rank and salary is commensurate with experience and qualifications.

Job Requirements:

MD or DO; Successful completion of an accredited residency and be Board Certified or eligible for certification by the American Board of Radiology. Must possess or be eligible for licensure in the State of Ohio.

How to Apply
To be considered, application materials must include cover letter and Curriculum Vita. All inquiries and nominations should be directed in confidence to: Kam Carlberg, Physician and Faculty Recruitment, [email protected]


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Research Faculty (regardless of rank) - Persons with the titles of research assistant professor, research associate professor, or research professor. These faculty will have earned a doctorate (PhD) or other terminal degree in the relevant field of study. Research faculty members are not eligible for tenure and are appointed for terms of one to five years. Their principal career focus is research.​

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Location:

Twelfth Ave, 395 W (0356)

Position Type:

Regular

Shift:

First Shift

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