Radiation Oncologist

Job description

Overview
Riverside Healthcare is seeking a highly skilled and compassionate Radiation Oncologist to join our growing oncology team in Kankakee, Illinois. This full-time position offers the opportunity to work in a collaborative, patient-centered environment within a well-established healthcare system. The Radiation Oncologist will be responsible for diagnosing, treating, and providing follow-up care for patients with various forms of cancer using advanced radiation therapy techniques. This position offers the chance to make a significant impact on the lives of our patients, with access to state-of-the-art technology and a supportive multidisciplinary team.
Essential Job Duties:
• Provide comprehensive radiation oncology services, including diagnosis, treatment planning, and administration of radiation therapy for cancer patients.
• Collaborate with other oncologists, medical professionals, and healthcare team members to create and implement individualized treatment plans.
• Oversee the safe and effective delivery of radiation therapy, ensuring patient safety and comfort throughout treatment.
• Review diagnostic imaging (e.g., CT, MRI, PET scans) and medical histories to determine the most appropriate radiation treatment methods.
• Utilize advanced radiation technologies, including IMRT, SBRT, and 3D conformal therapy, to deliver high-quality care.
• Monitor patient progress during and after treatment, adjusting treatment plans as necessary to achieve optimal outcomes.
• Educate patients and their families on treatment options, expected side effects, and post-treatment care.
• Participate in tumor board meetings and multidisciplinary team discussions for case reviews and treatment planning.
• Maintain accurate patient records, treatment documentation, and follow-up reports in accordance with healthcare regulations and standards.
• Stay current with advancements in radiation oncology through continuous education and training.
• Provide leadership and mentorship to junior staff and residents as applicable.

Nonessential Tasks:
• Participate in community outreach programs to raise awareness about cancer prevention and radiation therapy.
• Conduct clinical research or participate in clinical trials to contribute to the advancement of radiation oncology knowledge and practice.
• Engage in administrative tasks, including documentation and quality assurance procedures.
• Provide after-hours consultation and care when necessary.

Responsibilities
Required Education and Licensure/Qualifications:
• Doctor of Medicine (MD) or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO) degree from an accredited medical school.
• Completion of a residency in Radiation Oncology from an accredited program.
• Board-certified or board-eligible in Radiation Oncology.
• Current and valid medical license to practice in the state of Illinois.
• Strong clinical and diagnostic skills, with a focus on patient-centered care.
• Proficiency in radiation therapy techniques, including IMRT, SBRT, and brachytherapy.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a multidisciplinary team environment.
• Commitment to maintaining a high standard of care, adhering to ethical guidelines, and staying up-to-date with the latest advancements in radiation oncology.

Preferred Qualifications:
• Fellowship training in a subspecialty of radiation oncology.
• Experience with advanced treatment technologies and techniques.
• Prior experience in an academic or community-based practice setting.

Our Commitment to You:
Riverside Healthcare offers a comprehensive suite of Total Rewards: benefits and nationally rated employee well-being programs, competitive compensation, generous retirement offerings, programs that invest in your career development and so much more so your journey at and away from work is remarkable. Our Total Rewards package includes:
Compensation
• Base compensation within the positions pay range based on factors such as qualifications, skills, relevant experience, and/or training
• Premium pay such as shift differential, on-call
• Opportunity for annual increases based on performance

Benefits - .5 to 1.0 FTE
• Paid Time Off programs
• Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term Disability
• Health Savings and Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses
• Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs
• Educational Assistance Program

Benefits - .001 to .49 FTE:
• Paid Leave Hours accrued as you work

Employee Health Requirements:
Exposure/Sensory Requirements
Exposure to:
Chemicals: NA
Video Display Terminals: Average
Blood and Body Fluids: Minimal exposure - to follow universal precautions.
TB or Airborne Pathogens: Potential risk for exposure, however, the degree of exposure is to be determined on an individual basis.
Sensory requirements (speech, vision, smell, hearing, touch):
Speech: Needed for communicating, interviewing and counseling patients, families, staff and community agencies.
Vision: Needed to read memos and literature, and for interviewing and counseling.
Smell: NA
Hearing: Needed for communicating, interviewing, and counseling.
Touch: Needed for documentation.
Activity/Lifting Requirements
Average Hours per Week: 40
Shift: Days
Percentage of time during the normal workday the employee is required to:
Sit: 70%
Twist: 3%
Stand: 10%
Crawl: 0%
Walk: 30%
Kneel: 1%
Lift: 1%
Drive: 0%
Squat: 1%
Climb: 0%
Bend: 1%
Reach above shoulders: 1%
The weight required to be lifted each normal workday according to the continuum described below:
Up to 10 lbs: Frequently
Up to 20 lbs: Not Required
Up to 35 lbs: Not Required
Up to 50 lbs: Not Required
Up to 75 lbs: Not Required
Up to 100 lbs: Not Required
Over 100 lbs: Not Required
Describe and explain the lifting and carrying requirements. (Example: the distance material is carried; how high material is lifted, etc.):
May occasionally carry books, charts, or printed material to specified locations for program set up. Maximum consecutive time (minutes) during the normal workday for each activity:
Sit: 378
Twist: 0
Stand: 54
Crawl: 0
Walk: 162
Kneel: 5.4
Lift: 5.4
Drive: 0
Squat: 5.4
Climb: 0
Bend: 5.4
Reach above shoulders: 5.4
Repetitive use of hands (Frequency indicated):
Simple grasp up to 10 lbs.
Normal weight occasional
Pushing &pulling Normal weight occasional
Fine Manipulation: Writing, use of computer keyboard, telephone use, push patient in wheelchair. Repetitive use of foot or feet in operating machine control:
None
Environmental Factors &Special Hazards Environmental Factors (Time Spent):
Inside hours: 8
Outside hours : 0
Temperature: Normal Range
Lighting: Average
Noise levels: Average
Humidity: Normal Range
Atmosphere: Special Hazards: NA
Protective Clothing Required: None
Pay Range
USD $96.15 - USD $360.58 /Hr