Radiation Oncologist Needed for Locum Tenens Coverage at Outpatient Clinic in Pikeville, Kentucky

Job description

About the facility

This large medical center provides dedicated radiation oncology services in an outpatient clinic setting. The facility is equipped with Varian linear accelerator technology and utilizes EPIC EMR alongside the Aria treatment planning system to support advanced cancer treatment delivery. The center maintains established clinical protocols to ensure coordinated and quality oncology patient management.

About the facility location

Pikeville, Kentucky offers a range of local attractions suitable for clinicians on assignment. The area features destinations such as Dueling Barrels Brewery and Distillery, the Pikeville Cut-through Overlook, and the Appalachian Wireless Arena for entertainment and recreation. The community hosts recurring events including a Farmers Market, Food Truck Fridays, and a Night Market, providing dining and cultural engagement throughout the year.

About the clinician's workday

The radiation oncologist will provide comprehensive outpatient oncology services Monday through Friday from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM with nightly and weekend call coverage. Daily responsibilities include managing 5-10 patients on treatment (3-5 treatment plans and 3-5 sims), with Tuesday designated as treatment day at a volume of 20-25 patients. The clinician will deliver IMRT, IGRT, and SBRT treatments utilizing Varian equipment and will document all patient care through the EPIC EMR and Aria treatment planning system. Hospital privileges are required and can be obtained on a temporary basis within a few days; full enrollment is anticipated for assignments exceeding 60 days.

Additional job details

• Case load/PPD: 5-10 PPD (3-5 treatment plans, 3-5 sims); Tuesday treatment day: 20-25 PPD
• Support staff: 1 other MD, 2 NP's
• Patient population: Adults
• Call ratio/schedule: Nightly as well as weekends
• Location type: On-Site
• Prescriptive authority required: Yes
• # of new consults: 1
• Treament type(s): IMRT, IGRT, SBRT

Your dedicated recruiter

Jacob Franke

Call / Text: (470) 431-4714
Email: jfranke@locumtenens.com

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