PRN Radiation Oncologist | Milton S. Hershey Medical Center

Description

ABOUT PENN STATE CANCER INSTITUTE: The Penn State Health Department of Radiation Oncology invites applications for a PRN radiation oncologist to join our expanding faculty. The successful candidate will hold a faculty appointment at Penn State College of Medicine and provide clinical services at the Penn State Cancer Institute (Hershey, PA), the newly constructed Penn State Health Hampden Medical Center (Enola, PA), and the Penn State Health St. Joseph Medical Center (Reading, PA).

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This unique position offers the opportunity to deliver high-quality, patient-centered cancer care across three thriving practice sites as needed, while also engaging in academic activities including teaching, and quality initiatives across both an academic cancer center and regional community-based hospitals. Responsibilities would include providing comprehensive radiation oncology care and engaging in multidisciplinary cancer care and tumor boards as scheduled.

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Penn State Cancer Institute is committed to fighting cancer on every front: through education and prevention, early detection and diagnosis, effective treatment and survivorship programs. The Institute’s radiation oncology program is accredited by the American College of Radiology, and the outpatient program is also now certified by Quality Oncology Practice Initiative through the American Society of Clinical Oncology. Oncology practice sites include the Penn State Cancer Institute at Penn State Health Milton S. Hershey Medical Center, Penn State Children’s Hospital, Penn State Health Lancaster Medical Center, Penn State Health St. Joseph Medical Center in Reading, Pennsylvania, and Hampden Medical Center, in Enola, Pa.

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What We’re Offer:

• A dynamic and integrated role within both a nationally known academic Cancer Center (Hershey) and two regional community-based hospitals (Hampden, Reading)
• Competitive salary and a generous benefits package
• Access to advanced technologies including IMRT, SBRT, brachytherapy, Gamma Knife, and GammaTiles
• Mentorship and departmental support for developing academic and research interests
• Excellent location in central Pennsylvania, with high-ranking schools, easy-living, and proximity to Harrisburg, Philadelphia, Baltimore, and Washington D.C.

Qualifications:

• MD, DO, or foreign equivalent medical degree
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with a team-based approach to care
• Completion of accredited training program
• Ability to acquire a license to practice in the State of Pennsylvania
• BC/BE in radiation oncology

WHY PENN STATE HEALTH?

Penn State Health offers exceptional opportunities to learn and grow, exposure to a wide patient population, and the ability to provide individualized, innovative, and specialized care to patients in the community.

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Penn State Health offers an exceptional benefits package including medical, dental and vision with no waiting period as well as a Total Rewards Program that highlights a few of the many additional offerings below:

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Penn State Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of any protected class including disability or veteran status. Penn State Health’s policies and objectives are in direct compliance with all federal and state constitutional provisions, laws, regulations, guidelines, and executive orders that prohibit or outlaw discrimination.

About Penn State Health

Located in Central Pennsylvania, the Penn State Health system offers inviting and safe communities to live, work, play, and learn. The surrounding neighborhoods boast a reasonable cost of living whether you prefer a more suburban setting or thriving city rich in theater, arts, and culture. The area is rich in history and offers all the beautiful inspiration of the four seasons. You’ll discover numerous opportunities for day trips, local adventures, outdoor and indoor activities. We're conveniently located within a short distance to major cities such as Philadelphia, Pittsburgh, NYC, Baltimore, and Washington DC. Nearby airports and Amtrak stations along with close proximity to major interstates make living in Central Pennsylvania convenient and fulfilling from both professional and personal perspectives.