Physician - Radiation Oncology - Full Time - Richmond Heights MO

BE/BC Radiation Oncology Physician - St. Louis Metro Area

Job Highlights:

• Join 8 Radiation Oncologists across the St. Louis Region
• Including therapists, onsite physics, dosimetry, and dedicated nursing support
• Competitive Compensation
• Recruitment Incentives
• Comprehensive benefits package including Health, Dental, Vision, 401k, etc
• Department has access onsite to the hospital physician lounge and cafeteria
• Generous Paid Time Off
• Recruitment Incentives
• Supportive and collaborative work environment
• Access to state-of-the-art medical facilities and technology
• Opportunities for professional development
• Mon-Fri: 8am-5pm, approx. 40 hours/week

Together with a full complement of highly trained surgical and medical subspecialists, three medical oncologists on campus and a strong referral base of primary-care physicians, this opportunity will allow you to thrive in your career while being a part of a Mission-driven organization designed to serve its growing community's needs.

The radiation oncologist will be expected to utilize all radiation modalities including IMRT, SRS, SBRT, VMAT and HDR brachytherapy while working with a multi-disciplinary team managing adult malignancies. Working within an academic setting is also an option. Current equipment within SSM Health includes Varian TrueBeam linacs, CyberKnife, Philips CT simulator with wide bore and 4D capability, Nucletron HDR remote after loader, Eclipse, ARIA, and Epic EMR.

The physics staff is highly experienced with brachytherapy planning. The position requires close collaboration with several active academic in-house gynecologic oncologists. Gynecologic brachytherapy device placement is performed in the OR in conjunction with the gynecologic oncology team.

About SSM Health St. Mary's Hospital:

SSM Health St. Mary's Hospital - St. Louis is a two- time winner of the Premier Award for Quality. Centrally located in metro St. Louis, the hospital provides exceptional care and is a Level II Time Critical Diagnosis STEMI Center. The 525-bed hospital offers a wide variety of in and outpatient services, including cancer care, a wound center, CV and open-heart surgery, a chest pain center, and advanced stroke care. St. Mary's handles high-risk obstetrics and fetal surgery, along with comprehensive women's breast health services. Advanced diagnostic and comprehensive robotic-assisted procedural equipment are available.

Through its affiliation with St. Louis University School of Medicine, St. Mary's offers residency programs in Internal Medicine, Family Medicine, and OBGYN.

Community Description:

Home to the famed Gateway Arch, St. Louis is one of the most livable cities in the country. This sprawling metropolitan mecca features a large variety of neighborhoods and communities spanning six counties. With an affordable housing market, trendy neighborhoods like Cherokee Street and Delmar Loop, and the booming economic landscape of the city make this one of the most attractive cities for young professionals. There is more to do per square mile in St. Louis than in any other city in the state. With restaurants, parks, recreation, cultural activities and sporting events, there's always something to do or see here.