Radiation Oncologist Needed for Locum Tenens Coverage at Outpatient Clinic in Southwestern Iowa

LocumTenens.com · United States

This Job at a Glance

• Job Reference Id: ORD-222535-MD-IA

• Title: MD

• Dates Needed: Sporadic weeks - end of year

• Shift Type: Day Shift

• Assignment Type: Outpatient

• Call Required: No

• Board Certification Required: Yes

• Job Duration: Locums

About the Facility

This hospital with a large cancer center provides dedicated radiation oncology services in a structured on-site outpatient setting in Iowa. The facility is equipped with the Varian TrueBeam linear accelerator system and supports a comprehensive range of external beam and radiopharmaceutical treatment modalities. Established clinical protocols and appropriate resources are in place to support coordinated oncology patient management throughout the coverage period.

About the Facility Location

Iowa offers a range of experiences suited to varied interests, including outdoor recreation, arts, and cultural attractions. The state is home to destinations such as Effigy Mounds National Monument and the Loess Hills, as well as state parks with opportunities for kayaking and hiking. Cities across the state provide urban exploration through art walks, historic districts, guided tours, and museums that reflect local history and character.

About the Clinician's Workday

Clinicians will provide outpatient radiation oncology services Monday through Thursday, 9:00 AM to 4:30 PM, at this on-site facility in Iowa, with no formal call requirements; remote availability for side effect management via the hospital call system is expected. Daily responsibilities include managing 8-10 on-treatment patients per day, with a treatment volume ranging from 3 to 15 treatments per day. Treatment modalities delivered include external beam radiation therapy (SBRT, electrons, 3D, IMRT, FSRT) and radiopharmaceuticals including Pluvicto, Xofigo, and Lutathera, with treatment delivery supported by the Varian TrueBeam system. Hospital privileges are required for this assignment, and board certification in Radiation Oncology and prescriptive authority are required.

Additional Job Details

• Case Load/PPD: 8-10 on-treatment patients per day; range of 3-15 treatments per day

• Patient Population: Adults

• Location Type: On-Site

• Prescriptive Authority Required: Yes

• Government: No

• Number of New Consults: 0

• Treatment Types: External beam radiation therapy: SBRT, electrons, 3D, IMRT, FSRT; radiopharmaceuticals: Pluvicto, Xofigo, Lutathera; Varian TrueBeam; outpatient day shift; sporadic weeks

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