Radiation Oncologist (Physician)

If you care about the opportunity to grow, to make a difference, to build a future and a life, then we just might have the career for you. Care to talk? 

?Bayhealth Medical Center is Central and Southern Delaware’s healthcare leader with hospitals in Dover and Milford, as well as stand-alone Emergency Department in Smyrna and a hybrid Emergency Department and Urgent Care in Milton.  We offer various practice settings throughout Kent and Sussex Counties. Bayhealth Medical Center Kent Campus is 90 minutes from Philadelphia, Washington, DC and Baltimore. Our Sussex Campus is 30 minutes to the Delaware beaches and relaxation in the sand! 

Bayhealth Medical Center offers a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package (for eligible positions) including: 

• Generous Paid Time Off and Paid Holidays 
• Matching 401(k)/403(b) Plans 
• Excellent Health, Dental, and Vision 
• Disability and Life Insurance options 
• On Site Child Care 
• Educational Reimbursement 
• Health Care and Dependent Care Flex Spending Accounts 
• Plus, an array of Voluntary Benefits to include Critical Care Coverage and more! 

Location:  Kent Campus Hospital

Status: Full Time 80 Hours

Shift:  Day/ Nights

General Summary:

The Radiation Oncologist is responsible for providing care and medical oversight of patients with malignant diseases. The Radiation Oncologist uses interpersonal skills to collaborate with other medical staff to assure quality services are provided and represents Bayhealth Oncology Service Line to medical staff and the community. The Radiation Oncologist provides oncology services using substantiated guidelines in a timely manner. 

Responsibilities:

1. Provides oncology services using evidence based and substantiated guidelines in a timely manner. Completes all related documentation following Bayhealth policy.
   2. Meets with newly diagnosed cancer patient to collaborate on treatment process. Educates the patient and family regarding the disease process, diagnostic procedure, tests, labs, and goals of the treatment regimens. Identifies realistic goals and potential outcomes for the patient. Communicates treatment plan with team members (Nurse Practitioner, Radiation Therapist, Physics, RN Navigator) and oversees treatment plan delivery.
   3. Collaborates with the multidisciplinary team (surgery, hematology-oncology, radiology, and pathology) on patient’s plan of care. Advocates for best practice, guidelines-driven patient care in multidisciplinary conference settings. Communicates patient’s plan of care to appropriate team members (i.e. Primary Care).
   4. Collects relevant patient healthcare data, analyzes data in determining patient needs. Adheres to Bayhealth policy for completion of related documentation, selection of appropriate diagnosis code and accurate charge capture.
   5. Participates in Bayhealth’s Clinical Research Program to recommend potential clinical research studies for enrollment on-site or refer to appropriate tertiary setting.
   6. Communicates with Oncology Administration related to established workflows within the department to improve performance. Actively participates in the development of the Oncology Service Line strategic plan and promotes the strategic plan’s vision and goals to the community.
   7. All other duties as assigned within the scope and range of job responsibilities.
   
   

Required Education, Credential(s) and Experience:

• Education: Doctor of Medicine; Must also have completed 1 year of recognized internal medicine residency program or equivalent (Family Medicine, General Surgery, Transitional Year) and 4 years of Radiation Oncology Residency.
• Credential(s): Physician MD;  Physician - Controlled Substance Registration; DEA Diversion Control Division; Eligible to become an active member of Bayhealth Med Staff.; Or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO) licensure.   45627
• Experience: Required: No experience necessary. Board eligible in radiation oncology.

Preferred Education, Credential(s) and Experience:

• Education: 
• Credential(s): 
• Experience:  Preferred: Board certified in radiation oncology.

You have many options available to you as a physician, advanced practice clinician (APC) or certified registered nurse anesthetist (CRNA). We’re glad you’re interested in being a part of the Bayhealth team. 

We depend on clinicians like you to provide the superior care our patients expect and deserve. Our clinicians are driven by our commitment to excellence, as the below video shows. 

Why Should I Practice at Bayhealth? 

Our work to match you with the perfect practice opportunity starts well before your first day. During the interview phase, your dedicated recruiter will work closely with you on your clinical interests, practice preferences and more to find the right opportunity for you. Though we encourage you to view our openings for physicians, we also encourage you to reach out to our recruiter if you don’t see a listing that fits your practice. We’ve worked with physicians and clinicians to find or create an opportunity even when an opening wasn’t available at the time. 

From the moment you walk in our doors, we’ll work to welcome you as an integral part of our team and our community. Our physician liaison team members will introduce you to colleagues throughout the Bayhealth system, as well as primary care and other clinicians in the communities we serve. This facilitates building relationships with your fellow clinicians and increases your referrals. 

You’ll have the opportunity to take part in committees, performance-improvement initiatives and other programs as a member of our medical staff. Though these activities are optional, they do provide an opportunity to shape the high-quality care we offer to the communities we serve. 

About Bayhealth 

Bayhealth is a regional leader in providing superior patient care and a teaching institution with growing graduate medical education programs. We have earned numerous accreditations and recognitions for our leading care, including:

• The Joint Commission’s Gold Seal of Approval®
• Magnet® recognition by the American Nurses Credentialing Center
• Top Performer in LGBTQ Healthcare Equality 

Bayhealth is a financially strong healthcare organization, and we’re proud to offer our team members competitive compensation and benefits packages.

We embrace diversity within our teams. Our organization is committed to equality for people of all ages, abilities, races, languages and cultures. We regularly work with international medical candidates if they’re board-certified or board-eligible in the United States, and we can assist with visa sponsorship if needed. Learn more about our dedication to diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI).