What are the responsibilities and job description for the Staff Physician, Radiologist Oncologist position at UCLA Health Careers?
Description
UCLA Health is seeking a board-certified/board-eligible Radiation Oncologist to join our team in a flexible staff physician role supporting UCLA Health Radiation Oncology locations across Southern California. This position offers the opportunity to provide high-quality, patient-centered cancer care while supporting practices throughout our growing regional network, with clinical coverage of up to eight days per month. The role is ideal for a physician who values flexibility, enjoys practicing across diverse clinical environments, and is interested in bringing UCLA Health's expertise and standard of care to patients throughout Southern California.
The UCLA Department of Radiation Oncology is committed to advancing cancer care through innovative treatment approaches, advanced technologies, and close multidisciplinary collaboration. As a staff physician, you will work alongside experienced oncology professionals to provide individualized radiation therapy and coordinated cancer care across UCLA Health's regional practices.
Some of your clinical responsibilities include:
- Provide Radiation Oncology coverage at UCLA Health locations throughout Southern California, based on clinical and operational needs
- Evaluate and manage patients who may benefit from radiation therapy as part of their comprehensive cancer treatment
- Provide radiation oncology consultation, treatment planning, on-treatment management, and follow-up care
- Develop individualized radiation treatment plans based on each patient's diagnosis and clinical needs
- Collaborate with medical oncology, surgical oncology, radiology, pathology, medical physics, and other members of the multidisciplinary care team
- Utilize advanced radiation therapy technologies and techniques to deliver precise, patient-centered treatment
- Maintain timely and accurate clinical documentation within the electronic medical record
- Support quality, safety, and continuous improvement initiatives within Radiation Oncology
- Provide clinical coverage for up to eight days per month
Required Qualifications
- MD or DO
- Board Certified or Board Eligible in Radiation Oncology
- Completion of an ACGME-accredited Radiation Oncology residency
- Active California medical license or eligibility for California licensure
- Ability and willingness to provide clinical coverage across UCLA Health Radiation Oncology locations throughout Southern California
- Commitment to delivering high-quality, patient-centered cancer care
- Strong communication and collaboration skills within a multidisciplinary clinical environment
Salary : $142,100 - $348,100