Resident – Radiation Oncology

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Job Posting Title:

Resident - Radiation Oncology

Position Type:

Other Academic

Department:

LSUAM VetMed - VCS - Radiation Oncology (Jayme Looper (00041886))

Work Location:

Veterinary Medicine Building

Pay Grade:

Job Description:

The residency will fulfill the training requirements and fulfill the requirements for examination (certification) of the American College of Veterinary Radiology, specialty of radiation oncology. The training program will utilize faculty of the Department of Veterinary Clinical Sciences (VCS) as mentors.  Clinical facilities of the Veterinary Teaching Hospital (VTH) will be the primary training location for the LSU portion of the residency.

• 45% Provide clinical care in the role of a veterinarian, i.e. examine patients, order tests, make diagnoses, prescribe treatments, and communicate with clients and referring veterinarians, for patients presented to their Specialty Service. 
• 25% Provide clinical care in the role of a veterinarian in the emergency duty schedule (evening, weekend and holiday duty on a rotating schedule) with other members of their Specialty Service. 
• 10% Participate in the clinical and tutorial instruction and evaluation of Phase II students, including daily student rounds; participate in preclinical didactic lecture and laboratory instruction as assigned by his/her mentor. 
• 10% Participate in their Specialty Service Journal club, attend all HO Rounds/Seminar (VMED 7001) sessions and other seminars which are requirements of the resident’s home Specialty Service. 
• 10% Participate in research activities and manuscript preparation to fulfill the requirements of their program and qualify to sit the board exam of their specialty; and other duties as assigned. 

Minimum Qualifications:

DVM or equivalent

Candidates must have satisfactorily completed at least a one year rotating small animal internship or its equivalent post graduate veterinary experience and have successfully completed the National Board examination or its equivalent in the certifying country.

Special or Physical Qualifications:

Required to work a variety of shifts including nights, weekends, holidays, and "on-call"/relief shifts.

Per PS 18- This position is a part of the Emergency Response Personnel - these personnel are linked with the hospital during any emergency response event and are expected to report in and perform as outlined in the emergency response plan.
 

Required to be capable of more than 50 pounds, standing or walking for prolonged periods, able to reach above and below the shoulder, vision (near sight), vision (far sight), kneel or sit on the floor, push/pulling, grasping, climbing, sitting, and/or bending
 

*Due to the nature of this position and/or responsibilities, this position is subject to random drug & alcohol testing in accordance with University Policy Statement 67*

Compensation/Benefits: Competitive offer, participate in Public Service Forgiveness (PSLF) program, dental, and vision insurance, 401(k) with match, paid CE, Paid holidays accrued up to 14 days per year, accrue annual leave and sick leave based on position classification,employee assistant programs, wellness and mentorship programs, and more.

To learn more about LSU Vet Med and Baton Rouge, please visit the links below:

LSU Vet Med: A Dynamic Biomedical Campus Shaping the Future of Animal and Human Health - YouTube (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VK5x-ivpbBU)

LSU Vet Med website (https://www.lsu.edu/vetmed/index.php)

Baton Rouge visitor information (https://www.visitbatonrouge.com/)

Additional Job Description:

Special Instructions:

A copy of your transcript(s) may be attached to your application (if available). However, original transcripts are required prior to hire.

Please provide your resume and three professional references including name, title, phone number and e-mail address

Please direct any questions to Jayme Looper at [email protected]

Posting Date:

April 25, 2024

Closing Date (Open Until Filled if No Date Specified):

Additional Position Information:

Background Check - An offer of employment is contingent on a satisfactory pre-employment background check.

Benefits - LSU offers outstanding benefits to eligible employees and their dependents including health, life, dental, and vision insurance; flexible spending accounts; retirement options; various leave options; paid holidays; wellness benefits; tuition exemption for qualified positions; training and development opportunities; employee discounts; and more!

Positions approved to work outside the State of Louisiana shall be employed through Louisiana State University’s partner, nextSource Workforce Solutions, for Employer of Record Services including but not limited to employment, benefits, payroll, and tax compliance. Positions employed through Employer of Record Services will be offered benefits and retirement as applicable through their provider and will not be eligible for State of Louisiana benefits and retirement.

Essential Position (Y/N):

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