Radiation Oncologist

Job Summary and Responsibilities

As a Radiation Oncologist with CommonSpirit Mountain Region, you will join our dynamic healthcare team based in Pueblo, CO, playing a pivotal role in diagnosing and treating cancer and other diseases using targeted ionizing radiation. This position offers an immediate opportunity to make a significant impact on the lives of patients and families across our Colorado network.

Every day you will provide compassionate and expert care, conducting thorough assessments, designing and implementing precise radiation plans, and collaborating with a multidisciplinary team to support the holistic well-being of patients. You will be instrumental in growing our program within Southwestern Colorado.

To be successful in this role, you will be a skilled, board-certified/eligible, and compassionate Radiation Oncologist, possessing an excellent clinical foundation, a commitment to vigorous quality assurance, and strong communication abilities. You will also demonstrate a deep commitment to patient-centered care and the capacity to thrive within a collegial and supportive environment, dedicated to improving care in our community.

• Design precise radiation treatment plans using state-of-the-art technology, including Varian Linac and HDR units, 4D CT sim, Aria/Eclipse, and advanced SRS/SBRT techniques.
• Conduct initial patient consultations, effectively explain therapy options, monitor ongoing progress, and manage physical or emotional side effects throughout the treatment cycle.
• Lead and direct a multidisciplinary clinical team, including medical physicists, dosimetrists, radiation therapists, and oncology nurses, ensuring the highest standards of treatment precision and patient safety.
• Partner and collaborate with surgical and medical oncologists to seamlessly integrate radiation therapy into comprehensive, evidence-based cancer care plans.
• Participate in routine peer review sessions with a cohesive group of 11 Radiation Oncologists across 7 centers in Colorado, fostering a collaborative and supportive clinical environment.
• Monitor patients post-treatment to check for recurrence and evaluate the long-term success and efficacy of the radiation therapy.
• Contribute to the growth and enhancement of CommonSpirit Mountain Region’s comprehensive cancer program, supported by leadership committed to physician and staff development.

Job Requirements

Required

In addition to bringing your whole self to the workplace each day, qualified candidates will need the following:

• Must have successfully completed a residency or fellowship commensurate with area of specialty.
• Obtain and maintain an unrestricted Drug Enforcement Agency (“DEA”) registration;
• Be board certified or eligible in the appropriate specialty, by a board acceptable to Hospital;
• Obtain Medical Staff Privileges within the Health system, at sponsoring institution
• Doctorate MD or DO required
• DR-Current and unrestricted license to practice medicine in applicable state required

Preferred

• Experience with Varian Linac, HDR unit, 4D CT sim, Aria/Eclipse planning system, SRS/SBRT.
• Experience in an integrated system with multidisciplinary support teams.

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Where You’ll Work

CommonSpirit Longmont United Hospital is a full-service, 186-bed acute care hospital in Longmont, Colorado, serving the community for over 60 years. We prioritize holistic, patient-centered care, supported by advanced technology and innovative treatments. Recognized for quality and patient safety (Leapfrog Hospital Safety Grade A, 4-star CMS rating), our facility includes a Hope Cancer Care Center offering leading-edge multidisciplinary cancer services. Our team of over 500 allied healthcare professionals and 300 physicians is accredited in over 30 specialties, providing superior medical services and compassionate care for all ages.