Radiation Oncologist
Company: Animal Medical Center
Location: New York
Posted on: April 26, 2024
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Job Description:
The Schwarzman Animal Medical Center is seeking a full-time
radiation oncologist. The applicant must be board certified or
board eligible in radiation oncology and be eligible for licensure
in New York State. Job Responsibilities Supervising all radiation
oncology patients Instructing and supervising technicians, interns,
and residents practicing radiation oncology Providing in-house
radiation oncology consultation to other hospital departments for
dogs, cats, small mammals, reptiles, and birds Providing
consultation support to referring veterinarians Providing didactic
lectures for interns, residents, and the referring veterinary
community AMC's Radiation Oncology Team Radiation Oncology is
currently comprised of one board-certified radiation oncologist and
one resident in radiation oncology, with the support of
well-trained Licensed Veterinary Technicians and Veterinary
Assistants. With a second Radiation Oncologist we plan to expand
our educational support and increase our team of residents and
specialty interns. AMC's Cancer Institute also includes two board
certified medical oncologists and a dedicated fellowship-trained
surgical oncologist. A highly specialized Interventional Radiology
team is also available to assist with our patient care. Together,
we can offer individualized treatment plans to meet unique patient
and client goals including radiation protocols tailored to specific
patient requirements, advanced surgical approaches, interventional
radiology techniques and/or chemo and immunotherapy. Equipment The
AMC is equipped with a brand new Elekta Infinity Linac system with
Electron and 6 MV photon capability with variable dose rate
capability. The Linac is equipped with an advanced Agility MLC
(offering enhanced modulation of dose), a 6 degree HexaPOD couch, a
cone-beam CT with integrated 4DCT respiratory gating capability,
and a set of SRS cones as a second stereotactic option for planning
of very small targets of less than 1 cm. The Linac is integrated
with the MOSAIQ OIS for "record and verify" documentation of all
planned cases (including manual plans). All computer planning is
performed on Elekta's most recent version of the Monaco computer
treatment planning program. All plan QAs are performed on a Sun
Nuclear (ArcCHECK) Arc Delivery QA system. The Radiation Oncology
department is also equipped with a Strontium probe for the
treatment of small surface lesions. Other available equipment
pertinent to radiation oncology includes: ProKnow software program
(for plan archiving and plan analysis for future research and
retrospective studies) Philips Intera 1.5T MRI. A new MRI to be
installed summer, 2023 Toshiba Aquilion 64 slice CT scanner An
iBEAM evo CT overlay table for proper CT simulation imaging to
match the Linac couch On site diagnostic radiography and
ultrasonography On-site IDEXX laboratory as well as point of care
analyzers Fully equipped Interventional Radiology Service (for
stent placement, chemoembolization etc.) Benefits Competitive
salary Generous sign-on bonus Four-day work week Comprehensive
benefits including health insurance with medical, dental, and
vision benefits, very generous paid time off, paid continuing
education time-off stipend, and 403-b retirement plan with employer
contribution Possibility of housing in an AMC apartment building or
assistance to find housing School loan debt forgiveness opportunity
as a non-profit hospital Non-corporate practice with no percentage
pay Collegial work with colleagues in a non-competitive structure
with strong teaching and mentoring opportunities as well as
opportunities for research Salary Range $230,000 - $260,000 A
Commitment to Lifelong Learning The Schwarzman Animal Medical
Center is located in the heart of Manhattan, near a multitude of
prestigious leading research and teaching hospitals. The AMC's
commitment to compassionate and pioneering veterinary care dates to
1910 when it was founded as a clinic to help animals whose owners
could not afford treatment. We continue this legacy today as the
world's largest non-profit animal hospital, with 130+ veterinarians
working collaboratively across 20 specialties and services. Our
team prides itself on delivering world class veterinary care to
help keep pet families together. When you join the team at AMC, you
join a renowned team of veterinary professionals dedicated to
innovative care, research, and education. Our prestigious
postgraduate education programs attract future leaders in
veterinary medicine, and the clinical research conducted at AMC has
led to breakthroughs that change the way veterinary care is
delivered industry wide. This shared commitment to learning,
teaching, and innovative care creates a collegial, collaborative
environment with rewarding opportunities for advancement and
growth. We're building the future of veterinary medicine at the
Schwarzman Animal Medical Center, thanks to our transformative Gift
of Love campaign to expand and enhance our clinical, educational,
and research capacities. Construction is currently underway to
fully renovate the hospital, ensuring AMC is at the forefront of
veterinary medicine for generations to come. Apply To apply for
this position, please send your resume, letter of interest, and 3
references. Employment Type: Full Time Years Experience: 3 - 5
years Salary: $230,000 - $260,000 Annual Bonus/Commission: No
Keywords: Animal Medical Center, Plainfield , Radiation Oncologist, Healthcare , New York, New Jersey
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