What are the responsibilities and job description for the Pediatric/CNS Radiation Oncologist position at Penn State College of Medicine?
Pediatric/CNS Radiation Oncologist
The Penn State Health Department of Radiation Oncology invites applications for a full-time academic radiation oncologist interested in CNS/pediatric radiotherapy. The successful candidate will hold a faculty appointment at Penn State College of Medicine, and practice within the Penn State Health radiation oncology network with a primary focus at the Penn State Cancer Institute (Hershey, PA). Both physicians and physician-scientists are encouraged to apply.
Physicians in our department work closely with the pediatric oncology team of the Penn State Health Golisano Children's Hospital. In addition, the Children’s Hospital receives avid support from the Penn State Dance Marathon or THON(TM), the world’s largest run student philanthropy, which raised over $18.8 million in 2026. The CNS team is also bolstered by a close collaboration with the nationally recognized Department of Neurosurgery, the only Gamma Knife in the metropolitan area, GammaTile therapy, and a robust clinical trial portfolio.
Our department offers the opportunity to deliver high-quality, patient-centered cancer care across three thriving practice sites. Our faculty engage in academic activities including teaching, and quality initiatives across both an academic cancer center and regional community-based hospitals including the newly constructed Penn State Health Hampden Medical Center (Enola, PA), and the Penn State Health St. Joseph Medical Center (Reading, PA).
Responsibilities would include providing comprehensive radiation oncology care and engaging in multidisciplinary cancer care and tumor boards, and participation in research and scholarly activities supported by Penn State Cancer Institute, including both cooperative group and investigator-initiated clinical trials.
ABOUT PENN STATE CANCER INSTITUTE:
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.
WHAT WE OFFER:
- A dynamic and integrated role within both a nationally known academic Cancer Center (Hershey) and regional community-based hospitals (Hampden, Reading)
- Competitive salary and a generous benefits package
- Access to advanced technologies including 3 CT simulators, 7 external beam treatment machines (including Gamma Knife and Ethos adaptive radiotherapy) providing IMRT, SBRT, brachytherapy, pediatric radiotherapy, LDRT for osteoarthritis, and GammaTiles
- Mentorship and departmental support for developing academic and research interests. Start up funding is available for physician-scientists.
- Excellent location in central Pennsylvania, with high-ranking schools, easy-living, and proximity to Harrisburg, Philadelphia, Baltimore, and Washington D.C.
Company Description
Penn State College of Medicine, in collaboration with Penn State Health and Milton S. Hershey Medical Center, is dedicated to training future healthcare providers and advancing medical science. Committed to enhancing health and quality of life globally, the institution emphasizes professional preparation and the discovery of transformative medical knowledge. Located in Hershey, PA, Penn State College of Medicine strives to be a global leader in healthcare innovation and improved health outcomes.
Qualifications
- Specialized expertise in pediatric and CNS radiation oncology
- Experience working in a multidisciplinary medical team
- Strong clinical skills in radiation treatment planning and patient care
- Experience with or interest in clinical research and academic scholarship
- Proficiency in medical education, mentorship, and faculty collaboration
- Board certification or eligibility in Radiation Oncology
- Valid state medical license and credentials to practice as a radiation oncologist
For additional details and to apply, please visit: Radiation Oncologist | Penn State Health