Job Description
Description PeaceHealth Medical Group is seeking a BC/BE Radiation Oncologist to join our established and well-supported team at the PeaceHealth St. John Medical Center in Longview, Washington (45 minutes north of Portland, Oregon).
If you're seeking a community-based practice that's close to big-city amenities and a multitude of outdoor opportunities nearby, this practice is what you are looking for!
Live in a Craftsman house within walking distance of the hospital, five to ten minutes away near the golf course, or in a home with stunning views of the mountains and rivers. Neighboring communities of Kalama and Ridgefield are also growing and have new housing.
We value clinicians and support them through our New Clinician Education Program, Practice Experience Program, Vital Work Life Clinician Well-being Program and more.
Why you'll love the practice:
- Established Commission on Cancer approved facility.
- Full team of Hematology/Oncologists, medical physicist, dosimetrist, OCN-certified nurse navigators, social workers, nutritionists, pharmacists, financial counselors and spiritual support on-site.
- New Varian True Beam linear accelerator and remodel in the design process. Pet CT Sim on-site. SRS, IMRT, IGRT, SBRT.
- Tumor Boards and clinical trials.
- Elegant 15 chair infusion center on-site overlooking Lake Sacajawea.
- 15-25 patients currently in treatment per day.
- Strong referral base.
- Epic EMR and Aria.
Hospital Highlights:
- St. John Medical Center is a 346-bed Level III trauma center.
- Recognized with a Beacon Award for critical care outcomes
- Our clinicians are deeply integrated with the community and have a have a strong desire to care for their neighbors.
- The area's sole community hospital, providing dozens of medical specialty services including emergency, trauma, heart, behavioral health, bone and joint, cancer, birthing, and women's services.
- Over 150 active medical providers with most specialty services provided locally to more than 180,000 patients per year
- Service area for this community is over 110,000 including patients who travel for care from the Washington coast and as far as southern Olympia.
- Washington State's #1 Healthiest Employer.
PeaceHealth Benefits:
- Integrated physician-led medical group with over 1,300 active medical providers with most specialty services represented
- Guaranteed first year income: $569,878
- 18-month salary guarantee followed by ability to earn up to 10% extra in value measures with the move to productivity-based compensation model
- Washington State has no personal income tax
- Generous signing bonus and relocation assistance
- CME reimbursement
- Fully paid malpractice insurance
- Exceptional health/dental/vision coverage options and retirement plans
- Educational loan reimbursement (to those who qualify)
- Employee Wellness Program
Reach out to learn more!
Kim Dianich, CMSR PHR -- kdianich@peacehealth.org / 360-729-1409
PeaceHealth's community of health care professionals in southwest Washington includes St. John Medical Center, a 346-bed acute-care hospital and Level III Trauma Center, and PeaceHealth Medical Group, a group of primary care and specialty physicians with clinics in the Longview area.
Why you'll love Southwest Washington:
- Forbes magazine listed Longview as one of the prettiest towns in America due to its proximity to the Columbia River, Mount St. Helens, and beautiful local parks.
- Outdoor lovers will enjoy quick access to the Pacific Ocean, Mount St. Helens, and also the never-ending outdoor recreational options in the Pacific Northwest.
- Three rivers for the water-sport lover; boat, fish, kayak, paddleboard, sail. World-famous windsurfing in the historic Columbia River Gorge a little over an hour away.
- Located 45 miles north of the Portland metro area and 120 miles south of Seattle.
- Many locally owned restaurants and shops, plus several national chains.
- Affordable, new housing well below the prices of the nearby metros.
- We are the headquarters for the Cowlitz Indian Tribe which lends its name to the county.
- Longview was founded near the Columbia River which supports the thriving lumber and marine industries that still exist there today.
PeaceHealth's community of health care professionals in southwest Washington includes St. John Medical Center, a 346-bed acute-care hospital and Level III Trauma Center, and PeaceHealth Medical Group, a group of primary care and specialty physicians with clinics in the Longview area.
Job Summary Demonstrates compassion, respect and caring while working within the scope of practice of Physician to provide safe and efficient care to patients and assistance to their families and visitors. Works collaboratively with all other healthcare team members toward the best outcomes for the patient and the organization. Provides professional services to the hospital and its patients.
Essential Functions - Practice of medicine within the scope of license, training and credentialing.
- Practice of medicine in accordance with the current standards of care as well as the quality criteria adopted by the clinic.
- Assess, plan, implement and evaluate individual patient care appropriate to the age of patients served by demonstrating knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life span.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Qualifications Education - U.S. Accredited School of Medicine Required: . And
- Required: . completion of U.S. Internship/Residency Program in area of specialty
Experience - Required: Computer experience
Credentials - Required : Licensed to practice as a physician in the State, and board certified or board eligible and
- Required : Drug Enforcement Admin Federal Number and
- Required : Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation
Skills - Demonstrated expertise in clinical management of patients. (Required)
- Maintains current knowledge and skills with continuing education. (Required)
- Must meet all training requirements for specific department. (Required)
- Able to work varied hours; rigorous on-call and call-back schedule. (Required)
- Must not be a practitioner excluded from participation in the Medicare or Medicaid program. (Required)
Department / Location Specific Notes Working Conditions Lifting
- Patient handling no greater than 35 lbs. without the use of assistive equipment and/or devices (NIOSH).
- Fine motor skills to be able to grasp and control medical equipment and perform precise procedures.
- Perform hands on CPR at least 20 mins using 100-125 lbs. of force (National Assoc. of EMS Physicians and AHA) Frequency should be seldom or occasionally.
- Ability to move around area with frequent sitting.
- Bending/ stooping / reaching occasionally.
- Lifting (non-patient) up to 20 lbs. occasionally and 5 lbs. frequently.
Environmental Conditions
- Exposure to biohazard, body fluids and airborne particles.
- Time spent on site in medical/hospital setting.
Mental/Visual
- Vision and hearing required within normal limits (glasses, contacts, hearing aids permitted).
- Ability to communicate and exchange accurate information.
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