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Job Title:
Physician - Radiation Oncology Dept, Pediatric and CNS Radiation Oncologist - (Open Rank/Track Faculty)
Department:
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The Ohio State University College of Medicine and The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center seek a Pediatric and CNS Radiation Oncologist to join the Department of Radiation Oncology as an open-rank clinical faculty member. The successful candidate will have a primary emphasis on pediatric radiation oncology, working in collaboration with Nationwide Children’s Hospital, with additional clinical responsibilities in CNS radiation oncology.
Academic rank will be commensurate with the candidate’s academic record and experience.
Position Overview
The physician provides licensed medical care, including diagnosis, treatment, case management, and clinical research. The physician manages complex and sometimes unpredictable clinical situations and must demonstrate the technical, clinical, cognitive, and interpersonal skills required to care for patients receiving these services. The physician is expected to practice within established Medical Center and physician standards of practice, including applicable policies, procedures, and protocols, and to support the key result areas of the Medical Center.
Department Overview
The James Department of Radiation Oncology offers advanced treatment for patients with cancer through state-of-the-art technologies, clinical, translational, and basic research, and a subspecialized team of physicians. The department is an integral part of The Ohio State University Comprehensive Cancer Center - Arthur G. James Cancer Hospital and Richard J. Solove Research Institute (OSUCCC - James) and provides personalized radiation oncology care in an environment of subspecialty expertise, education, and research.
The department’s mission is to provide state-of-the-art personalized care by drawing on the expertise of the multidisciplinary treatment team, implementing advanced technologies, and advancing clinical, translational, and basic science research.
Pediatric and CNS Radiation Oncology Programs
The pediatric radiation oncology program, delivered in collaboration with Nationwide Children’s Hospital, maintains a consistent clinical volume of approximately 100 pediatric patients annually and has cared for more than 500 pediatric patients over the past 5 years. The program provides access to advanced photon and proton treatment capabilities. Treatment approaches are individualized according to each patient’s clinical needs, evidence-based guidelines, and accepted best practices.
The CNS radiation oncology program is supported by nine faculty members who contribute clinical expertise to a high-volume, multidisciplinary service. The program cares for approximately 500 patients annually and recently experienced approximately 8% year-over-year growth.
Advanced Treatment and Research Capabilities
· Varian ProBeam 360° proton therapy system, including FLASH research capability
· Varian TrueBeam linear accelerators supporting advanced photon therapy, including VMAT and stereotactic radiation therapy
· Gamma Knife Esprit for intracranial radiosurgery
· Varian Halcyon with Ethos adaptive therapy capability
The selected faculty member will participate in treatment selection and delivery using the most appropriate modality for each patient’s clinical needs, consistent with evidence-based guidelines and accepted best practices.
Duties and Responsibilities
The physician will serve as a member of the Department of Radiation Oncology and provide direct and indirect patient care in inpatient and outpatient settings; conduct ambulatory clinics; obtain and review patient histories; perform physical examinations; provide radiation oncology procedures; order diagnostic testing, special procedures, and ancillary services; respond to consultation requests; determine, prescribe, and implement treatment plans and medications as appropriate; and document services and instructions in the medical record.
The physician will educate patients and families; participate in quality assessment and improvement activities; teach residents, fellows, medical students, undergraduate and graduate students, nursing staff, and other allied health professionals; maintain continuing medical education requirements; participate in clinical research; and contribute to department, college, medical center, and university committees and service activities.
Required Qualifications
· Medical Doctor (MD) or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO) degree
· Successful completion of an accredited radiation oncology residency program
· Board certification or board eligibility through the American Board of Radiology
· Eligibility for medical licensure in the State of Ohio
Preferred Qualifications
· Focused training or experience in pediatric radiation oncology
· Focused training or experience in CNS radiation oncology
· Experience with proton therapy
How to Apply
To be considered, application materials must include a cover letter and curriculum vitae. All inquiries and nominations should be directed in confidence to Kam Carlberg, Physician and Faculty Recruitment, at [email protected]
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Tenure-Track faculty (regardless of rank) - Persons with the titles of assistant professor, associate professor, or professor who are eligible for tenure or who have obtained tenure. These faculty will have earned a doctorate (PhD), Doctor of Medicine (MD), Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO) or other terminal degree in the relevant field of study. Their primary career focus centers on research, service, and teaching. Tenure-track faculty with MD, DO or MD/PhD degrees may also be involved in clinical care.
Research Faculty (regardless of rank) - Persons with the titles of research assistant professor, research associate professor, or research professor. These faculty will have earned a doctorate (PhD) or other terminal degree in the relevant field of study. Research faculty members are not eligible for tenure and are appointed for terms of one to five years. Their principal career focus is research.
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• 820 large, private rooms to elevate patient-centered care, nearly doubling the number of beds we have today • Enhanced connections between the new inpatient hospital and the OSUCCC – James • More than half an acre of terrace space and a quarter acre of green space for a small park • 148 additional beds for patients of the OSUCCC – James • 51 neonatal intensive care unit bassinets • State-of-the-art diagnostic, treatment and inpatient service areas; imaging; operating rooms; and critical care and medical/surgical beds
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Twelfth Ave, 395 W (0356)
Position Type:
Regular
Shift:
First Shift
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