Radiation Oncology Locum Tenens Physician

Position Overview

An outpatient cancer center in Massachusetts is seeking a Board-Certified Radiation Oncologist to provide locum tenens coverage for a 6-month contract with the option to extend. This is a high-volume outpatient practice averaging 20–25 patients on treatment per day. Procedures include SBRT, IMRT, and 3D conformal radiation therapy. No brachytherapy.

Total estimated income for a 6-month contract is $200K+. $400K for 12 months.

Assignment Highlights

• Shift: Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM

• Setting: Outpatient

• Average Volume: 20–25 patients on treatment per day

• Procedures: SBRT, IMRT, 3D conformal radiation (no brachytherapy)

• Call: None

• Trauma Level: No Trauma

• Telehealth: Not required

• Ranking: Top 10% of current market pay for Radiation Oncology locum roles in the Northeast

• HPA Healthcare is a Joint Commission–certified agency

• Prepaid travel and lodging

• Malpractice insurance covered

Skills & Experience

• ABR Board Certified in Radiation Oncology (required)

• Active DEA license (required)

• Prior outpatient radiation oncology experience preferred

• Ability to manage high patient volume efficiently and collaboratively

Job Responsibilities

• Deliver outpatient radiation oncology care to a patient panel of 20–25 patients per day

• Provide consults, treatment planning, and follow-up care

• Collaborate with radiation therapists, dosimetrists, and physicists

• Participate in quality assurance and safety protocols

• Maintain accurate and timely documentation in EMR