Radiation Oncology Locum job in Zanesville, OH

• Specialty: Radiation Oncology

• Practice Setting: Comprehensive Outpatient Cancer Center (ACR, ACoS, HFAP, NSABP, QOPI Accredited)

• Start Date: November 30, 2026

• Orientation: Required prior to December 27 (ideally scheduled the week before assignment start)

• Schedule / Hours: Monday – Friday, 7:30 AM – 4:00 PM (8-hour clinical day; 4–5 days/week needed)

• Coverage Type: Clinic Only (No call, no weekends)

• Patient Volume: 7–10 patients per day (mix of new consults, follow-ups, urgent add-ons, and OTVs)

• Clinic Cadence: 1 dedicated day per week reserved for On-Treatment Visits (OTVs)

• Credentialing Timeline: 20 Days (Fast-track privileging)

• State Licensure: Active Ohio (OH) medical license required

• Board Certification: Board Certified (BC) required (ABR or AOBR)

• Life Support / Certifications: ABLS and BLS required

• EMR & Oncology Systems: Epic (Hospital EMR) & Varian ARIA (Radiation Oncology EMR / completely paperless & filmless)

• Linear Accelerators & Hardware:

• Varian TrueBeam (CBCT, VMAT, Edge SRS package, Vision RT / OSMS)

• Varian Trilogy (CBCT, VMAT)

• Siemens SOMATOM CT Simulator (2015)

• Elekta-Nucletron HDR with Oncentra Planning

Clinical Scope & Key Responsibilities

• Oversee active external beam radiation treatments across modern Varian platforms (TrueBeam, Trilogy, Edge SRS).
• Conduct new patient consults, treatment simulations, follow-up evaluations, and urgent add-on visits.
• Manage 1 dedicated clinic day per week focused strictly on weekly on-treatment visits (OTVs).
• Collaborate on HDR brachytherapy workflows utilizing the Elekta-Nucletron / Oncentra system as clinically indicated.
• Perform volume contouring, review critical structures, and approve treatment plans in Varian ARIA.
• Work in fully integrated hospital systems utilizing Epic and ARIA.

Department Staffing & Support Infrastructure

• Physicians: 1.6 FTE Radiation Oncologists (0.6 vacancy driving this need).
• Physics & Dosimetry: 2 FT Physicists (1 vacancy), 2 FT Certified Medical Dosimetrists (CMD).
• Nursing & Clinical Support: 1 Clinical Manager (RTT), 1.6 FT RN (OCN), 0.6 MST, 5.4 Staff Radiation Therapists (RTT).
• Multidisciplinary Resources: Dedicated research staff, nurse navigators, in-house pharmacy, in-house palliative care, spiritual care, financial counselors, and medical nutrition therapy.

Candidate Requirements & Qualifications

• Education & Training: ACGME/AOA-accredited residency in Radiation Oncology.
• Board Status: Active Board Certification (ABR or AOBR).
• Licensure: Active, unrestricted Ohio (OH) medical license in hand.
• Certifications: Current BLS and ABLS certifications.
• Technical Experience: Documented proficiency in Varian TrueBeam, Varian Trilogy, Edge SRS, Vision RT/OSMS, ARIA, and Epic.
• Availability: Immediate availability for a fast-track 20-day credentialing turnaround, an orientation shift prior to late December, and steady ongoing 4–5 day/week coverage.