Radiation Oncology job in Altoona PA

Radiation Oncologist

Location: Altoona, Pennsylvania

Join a growing program in the world-renowned UPMC Hillman Cancer Center!

Job Description:

• Provide world-class, technologically advanced, and compassionate care in a thriving community practice.
• Join as the second physician in a busy ACRO-accredited practice with a strong history and robust referral base.
• Manage a typical daily treatment volume in the low 40s with expected growth.
• Work in a well-equipped department with facilities including Eletka Infinity, Synergy, HDR, SBRT, SRS capability, 4DCT, and DIBH.
• Benefit from a supportive staff including therapists, dosimetrists, nurses, PAs, financial counselors, and physicists.
• Participate in weekly prospective peer reviews and monthly educational rounds led by disease site experts.
• Offer patients opportunities to participate in a robust and growing clinical trial portfolio.

What We Offer:

• Sign-on bonus and relocation expenses
• Competitive base salary commensurate with experience plus a generous incentive program
• Outstanding benefit package including health, dental, vision, and pension
• CME allowance
• 5-weeks PTO plus holidays

Professional Development:

• Opportunities for physicians to provide leadership in technology, quality and safety, resident education, and clinical trials.
• Strong commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion.
• Encourage individuals from all backgrounds to apply.

Requirements:

• Comfortable treating a wide variety of malignancies in the community setting.
• Motivated to provide leadership across a broad range of initiatives.
• ABR board certified/board eligible, MD or DO degree.
• Able to obtain Pennsylvania medical license prior to starting.

Community Overview:

UPMC Hillman Cancer Center, the region's only NCI-designated Comprehensive Cancer Center, is one of the largest integrated cancer networks in the United States. With over 70 locations throughout Pennsylvania, Ohio, New York, and Maryland, and international partnerships in Ireland, Italy, and Croatia, UPMC is an integrated, global nonprofit enterprise. UPMC Health Plan serves over 3 million members and is the largest health insurer in Western Pennsylvania. As a leader in patient-centered, cost-effective care, UPMC is committed to advancing excellence in healthcare globally.