Job Description

What Radiation Oncologist contributes to Cardinal Health

The Provider Function is responsible for delivering comprehensive healthcare services to patients, including diagnosis, treatment, education and prevention. Ensures high-quality, patient-centered comprehensive care, including; medical oncology, radiation therapy, surgical oncology and hematology, etc.

A radiation oncologist is a physician who specializes in treating cancer with radiation therapy. They create personalized treatment plans, oversee the administration of radiation, and help manage any side effects that may arise.​

Job Purpose:

The Radiation Oncologist will be responsible for managing the care and treatment of cancer patients. The Radiation Oncologist will work closely with center team members to implement treatment plans and monitor progress.

Major Responsibilities:

• Work with patients to discuss and understand treatment options and assist in managing the side effects and symptoms of the treatment.
• Communicate effectively with patients, families and center team members.
• Capable of handling stressful situations, making informed decisions and giving emotional support to patients and their families.
• Documenting and coordinating treatment plans for each patient.
• Evaluate and assess the physiologic and psychological responsiveness of each patient’s response to treatment.
• Performing administrative tasks, such as keeping patients notes and records updated, writing prescriptions, providing education information to patients and monitoring treatment plans.
• Respond to patient and referring physician needs and concerns regarding patient’s treatment as expeditiously as possible.
• Attend any required clinic meetings.
• Promote cooperation and teamwork among other physicians and team members of the clinic.
• Comply with all credentialing, quality assurance and utilization review criteria that are adopted by the Company.
• Adhere to the company’s code of conduct and compliance program requirements.
• Comply with all rules, regulations, policies and procedures regarding medical record documentation and coding accuracy standards, established by the Company.
• Maintain values consistent with the profession’s code of ethics and scope of practice as well as adhering to national, company standards, policies and procedures regarding treatment delivery and patient care.
• Participate in continuing education programs that are required to maintain clinical competency. 
• Perform any other functions as required

Qualifications and Education Requirements

• MD or MD/PhD with medical training specifically in radiation oncology.
• Must be Board certified and/or Board eligible in radiation oncology with a state license in good standing.
• If Board eligible, must be willing to take the boards and successfully pass within 12 months.
• Ability to interpret clinical, genomic and efficacy data.
• Motivated to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Through and up-to-date working knowledge of cancers and cancer treatment options.
• Technical skills to operate medical equipment and tools related to cancer treatment.
• Ability to effectively communicate with patients, technicians, fellow medical professionals and other clinic team members.

• Excellent communication and presentation skills.
• Physician shall be compliant to complete and clear necessary privileging, credentialing, and licensing applications to remain in good standing in accordance with the bylaws, policies, procedures, rules and regulations of the Group and all hospitals in which the physician holds clinical privileges.  

Required Competencies

Strong leadership and team building skills. Excellent judgment, dependability, conscientious performance. Detail oriented. Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills. Caring and empathetic. High ethical standards. Self-confidence.

Anticipated salary range: $ 450,000 – $ 550,000 + productivity

The salary range listed is an estimate. Pay at Cardinal Health is determined by multiple factors including, but not limited to, a candidate’s geographical location, relevant education, experience and skills and an evaluation of internal pay equity.

Bonus eligible:   Yes

Benefits:  Cardinal Health offers a wide variety of benefits and programs to support health and well-being.

• Medical, dental and vision coverage
• Paid time off plan
• Health savings account (HSA)
• 401k savings plan
• Access to wages before pay day with myFlexPay
• Flexible spending accounts (FSAs)
• Short- and long-term disability coverage
• Work-Life resources
• Paid parental leave
• Healthy lifestyle programs

Physical Demands and Work Environment

The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Candidates who are back-to-work, people with disabilities, without a college degree, and Veterans are encouraged to apply.

Cardinal Health supports an inclusive workplace that values diversity of thought, experience and background. We celebrate the power of our differences to create better solutions for our customers by ensuring employees can be their authentic selves each day. Cardinal Health is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, age, physical or mental disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, pregnancy, veteran status, marital status, creed, status with regard to public assistance, genetic status or any other status protected by federal, state or local law.

Job Tags

Full time, Temporary work, Local area, Flexible hours,

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