What are the responsibilities and job description for the Radiation Oncologist position at Syms Strategic Group, LLC (SSG)?

Syms Strategic Group (SSG) is seeking a talented Radiation Oncologist

Location: Lt. Col. Luke Weathers, Jr. VA Medical Center (VAMC), Memphis, TN
Department: Veterans Affairs
Type: Full Time
Min. Experience: Experienced
Security Clearance Level: Public Trust (MBI)

Military Veterans are highly encouraged to apply!

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Work onsite Monday through Friday from 7:30 AM to 4:00 PM, excluding holidays.
Provide evaluation and treatment of transported inpatient and outpatient clinical services for both palliative and curative cancer patients.
Provide follow-up, re-evaluation, and treatment visits, when applicable.
Perform prostate seed implants (if applicable) in the OR.
Provide evaluation and treatment plans.
Follow patients for treatment management, continuous monitoring, and follow-up evaluations.
Complete any documentation associated with the treatment provided to VA patients treated by them.
Use the following advanced modalities: IMRT, IGRT, Sterotactic Radiosurgery, and Sterotactic Radiotherapy in accordance with the appropriateness criteria promulgated by the American College of Radiology, American Society for Radiation Oncology, and American Association for Physicist in Medicine.
Provide (1) Patient Consultation and Pretreatment Evaluation, (2) Treatment Planning and Management, (3) Treatment Discharge, and (4) Follow-Up Evaluations.
Participate in Peer Review Conferences and Administrative Meetings as required.
Attend quality improvement meetings, staff meetings, and oncology-specific conferences.
Enter notes and maintain patient records in a paperless medical record system.
Participate in peer review and quality improvement activities to maintain high standards of care.
Engage in committee membership as required, contributing to the governance and improvement of medical practices at the facility.
Understand and abide by the Medical Bylaws of the facility and perform other duties as assigned.

Required Skills and Experience
Be available on-call during hours when the Facility clinic is closed, including evenings, weekends, and holidays (on-call schedule is TBD). Experience in Conformal Radiation Therapy (3D-CRT). Possession of a clear and active DEA. Strong clinical and surgical skills with a commitment to providing high-quality patient care. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills for educating and counseling patients and their families. Proficiency in using electronic medical records and maintaining accurate patient documentation. An ability to work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team. Dedication to continuous improvement and participation in quality improvement activities.
Professional Certifications	Board certification in radiation oncology from the American Board of Radiology (ABR) A current certification in Basic Life Support (BLS) Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) or equivalent Possession of a current, full, and unrestricted license to practice medicine or surgery in a State, Territory, or Commonwealth of the United States, or in the District of Columbia Board Certified by the ABR
Years of Professional Experience	5 years of clinical experience (excluding residency) Three (3) years of experience in Intensity Modulated Radiation Therapy (IMRT) and Stereotactic Body Radiation Therapy (SBRT) A minimum of 10 documented cases within the last two (2) years in Stereotactic Radiosurgery (SRS) Three (3) years of Eclipse treatment planning system experience Three (3) years of ARIA record and verify system, including the following treatment modalities: 2D/3D Conformal, SRS, SRT, SBRT, and IMRT/VMAT (following standards of Task Group (TG)-53).
Desired experience	n/a
Formal Education	Doctor of Medicine (MD) or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO) degree or an equivalent degree resulting from a course of education in medicine or osteopathic medicine from a school approved by VA for the year in which the course of study was completed Graduation from a radiation oncology residence
Citizenship Requirement	U.S. Citizenship required for this specific opportunity
Security Clearance Requirements	Must possess or qualify for a Public Trust (MBI)
CRITICAL NOTES:	SSG will not make assumptions regarding your qualifications. Your answers to the mandatory screening questions must be supported by the information on your resume. Applications with inconsistencies will not be considered. Recruiters or Third parties will not be considered. This is a 100% onsite position. This is a 1099 position with a term of one year or less.

U.S Citizenship is required for this specific opportunity. Applicants selected will be subject to a government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information and be able to obtain a government-granted security clearance. Individuals may also be subject to a background investigation including, but not limited to criminal history, employment and education verification, drug testing, and creditworthiness.

Syms Strategic Group, LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, marital status, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, or genetic information.

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