Clinical Director, Radiation Oncologist at OSU

The Department of Radiation Oncology at The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center-Comprehensive Cancer Center-Arthur G. James Cancer Hospital and Richard J. Solove Institute (OSUCCC)James) is seeking a Radiation Oncologist to function as Clinical Director . The OSUCCC-James is the 3rd largest cancer hospital in the U.S. and the first U.S. Medical Department to host a visit by a sitting U.S. President. The OSUCCC-James is the only nationally ranked academic medical enter to be an NCI-designated Comprehensive Cancer Center since 1976 and is one of 11 freestanding cancer hospitals. Academic rank and track commensurate with academic record and experience.

Position Overview

The Clinical Director reports directly through the Vice Chair of Clinical Operations to the Chair for the Department of Radiation Oncology.  The Clinical Director will have oversight responsibility of all activities associated with the Radiation Oncology Department, including, but not limited to the oversight of the main campus and  breast center clinical services, quality of care, resource utilization, protocol and practice guideline development and review, and assuring that the education and training of the Residents and Fellows in radiation oncology is commensurate with their activity and trainees are provided proper supervision.  In addition, the Clinical Director will assure that the program meets the accreditation and regulatory standards of the Joint Commission, HIPAA, OSHA, and any other governmental accrediting or regulatory bodies as may be appropriate, while fostering collaboration across clinical, research, and administrative teams. This position also represents the department in institutional and external engagements and drives initiatives to advance patient outcomes, faculty development, and program excellence.

In the role as Physician-Clinical, they will provide licensed medical care including diagnosis, treatment (inclusive of surgery or pre / post-surgical care where appropriate), case management and clinical research. The Physician manages complex and sometimes unpredictable situations. The Physician must be competent in technical, clinical and surgical skills (where appropriate), cognitive and interpersonal skills required to serve those patients receiving the above-mentioned services. The Physician is expected to practice within the established Medical Center and physicians standards of practice (policies, procedures, protocols), and adhere to key results areas of the Medical Center.

Department Overview

The James Department of Radiation Oncology offers the most advanced, cutting-edge treatments for cancer patients through our state-of-the-art technologies; paradigm-shifting clinical, translational, and basic research; and unparalleled expertise with our internationally acclaimed team of physicians. This unique combination results in the very best personalized care for our cancer patients!

The Department of Radiation Oncology provides advanced personalized radiation oncology care to cancer patients, specific to their individual tumor and clinical situation. The department is an integral part of Ohio State's Comprehensive Cancer Center - James Cancer Hospital and Solove Research Institute (OSUCCC - James). We provide leading-edge radiation therapy care in an environment of subspecialty radiation oncology expertise, education and translational research.

The signature mission of Radiation Oncology at the James Cancer Hospital is to provide state-of-the-art personalized care for our cancer patients by capitalizing upon the unique expertise of our treatment team, implementing cutting-edge technologies geared to eradicate cancer, and conducting cutting-edge clinical, translational, and basic science research.

Job Requirements :

MD or DO; Successful completion of an accredited residency and be Board Certified or eligible for certification by the American Board of Radiology. Must possess or be eligible for licensure in the State of Ohio.

How to Apply

To be considered, please submit your application electronically via Workday [ click this link to apply ] . Application materials must include cover letter and Curriculum Vita. All inquiries and nominations should be directed in confidence to : Kam Carlberg, Physician and Faculty Recruitment,  Kamala.Carlberg@osumc.edu

The university is an equal opportunity employer, including veterans and disability.