Radiation Oncologist Needed for Locum Tenens Coverage at Facility in Astoria, Oregon Job at LocumTenens, Astoria, OR

  • LocumTenens
  • Astoria, OR

Job Description

This Job at a Glance
  • Job Reference Id: ORD-224299-MD-OR
  • Title: MD
  • Dates Needed: November 4-6, 2026; March 22-26, 2027; April 7-9, 2027; December 13-31, 2027
  • Shift Type: Day Shift
  • Assignment Type: Outpatient; Clinic
  • Call Required: No
  • Board Certification Required: Yes
  • Job Duration: Locums
About the Facility

This small to mid-size hospital provides dedicated radiation oncology services within a structured outpatient and clinic-based environment. The facility maintains established clinical protocols and appropriate resources to support coordinated oncology patient management. On-site support staff includes one oncologist and one APP to facilitate quality cancer care delivery throughout each coverage period.

About the Facility Location

Astoria, Oregon, situated at the mouth of the Columbia River, is the oldest city in the state and the first permanent U.S. settlement west of the Rockies. The area is characterized by Victorian-era architecture, surrounding forests, and proximity to the Pacific Ocean, offering clinicians on assignment access to a range of outdoor and cultural activities. Notable attractions include the Astoria Riverwalk, the Astoria Column, the Columbia River Maritime Museum, and fishing opportunities on the Columbia River and Pacific Ocean. Clinicians may also explore the region's history through walking tours, hiking trails, and specialty museums.

About the Clinician's Workday

The radiation oncologist will provide outpatient and clinic-based radiation oncology services on a day shift schedule, Monday through Friday, with no call requirements. Clinical responsibilities include managing follow-up patients, overseeing on-treatment visits, and delivering radiation oncology services utilizing IMRT, IGRT, and SBRT modalities. This assignment represents periodic vacation coverage for the facility's radiation oncologist, with an expected patient volume of 20-30 patients on treatment per day. Board certification in Radiation Oncology, prescriptive authority, and an active state medical license are required.

Additional Job Details
  • Case Load/PPD: 20-30 patients on treatment per day
  • Support Staff: One Oncologist, one APP
  • Patient Population: Adults
  • Call Ratio/Schedule: None
  • Location Type: On-Site
  • Prescriptive Authority Required: Yes
  • Government: No
  • Number of New Consults: 0
  • Treatment Types: IMRT; IGRT; SBRT; outpatient and clinic-based day shift coverage; no call; vacation coverage
Why choose LocumTenens.com?

Our services are 100% free for clinicians and are designed for a seamless experience with every assignment:

  • Precision job matching with proprietary algorithm
  • Rapid credentialing with Axuall Digital Wallet
  • Concierge support with a dedicated clinician deployment specialist
  • Digital hub for assignment details
Employment Type: Contract

Job Tags

Permanent employment, Contract work, Locum, Monday to Friday, Shift work, Day shift

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