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Radiation Oncology Opening in State College, PA
Saint Louis, Missouri, United States
Job Summary
Occupation
Physician
Specialty
Oncology-Radiation
Degree Required
MD/DO
Position Type
Full-Time
Work Environment
Hospital
Clinic/Private Practice
Location
State College, Pennsylvania, United States
Visa Sponsorship
No
Job Description
Last Update:
5/03/24
**Radiation Oncology Job Opening in State College, PA**
Area is surrounded by state parks
Located 140 miles from Pittsburgh; 170 miles from Baltimore, MD
**Position Details:**
- Full-time, permanent
- Candidates must be BC/BE
- Diagnoses and treats adult diseases and injuries while addressing ways to prevent these conditions.  Practices in medical office and various other facilities as needed.  Actively participate as a member of the healthcare team to engage patients, families, and caregivers in the coordination of patient care.
- Examines patient for symptoms of organic or congenital disorders and determines nature and extent of injury or disorder using medical instruments and equipment.
- Elicits and records information about patient's medical history.
- Orders or executes various tests, analyses, and diagnostic images to provide information on patient's condition.
- Analyzes reports and findings of tests and examination, and diagnoses condition.
- Administers or prescribes therapeutic procedures, treatments, and drugs as indicated by diagnosis.
- Advises patients concerning diet, hygiene, activities, and methods for prevention of disease.
- May round at various hospital facilities.
- Takes emergency call on a rotating basis on evenings, weekends, and holidays.
- Refers patients to other medical specialists when indicated.
**Qualifications:**
- Medical Doctor Degree (University-affiliated medical school preferred).
- Resident training in university-affiliated hospital preferred.
- Current Pennsylvania medical license. 
- Current DEA registration. 
- Board-certification in specialty. 
- Past medical licensure has never been challenged, suspended or revoked. 
- Hospital privileges have never been revoked at any hospital. 
- No past convictions for fraud, narcotics, or any felony offense. 
- Requires full range of body motion including handling and lifting patients, manual and finger dexterity and eye-hand coordination. 
- Requires standing and walking for prolonged periods of time. 
- Occasionally lifts and carries items weighing up to 50 pounds. 
- Requires normal visual acuity and hearing.  Requires exposure to communicable diseases and bodily fluids. 
- Requires working under stress in emergency situations or during irregular hours.
**Highlights:**
- Stable multi-specialty group
- Growing patient demand, growing organization
- Collegial work environment that strives to provide a favorable work/life balance
**Location Information:**
State College, home to Penn State University, is a vibrant college town. It offers a diverse culture, a beautiful environment, excellent public and private schools, countless options for dining, theatre, sports and recreation, nightlife and more. This is all located within a safe, friendly community that makes the area perfect for raising a family. In fact, State College was recently named the 8th best city in the United States to move to as well as the 6th best to raise a family. University Park Airport is located only five miles from town and State College offers easy access to Interstate 80.