Physician Oncology-Radiation - Competitive Salary

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Radiation Oncologist opening in MissouriFull timeJoplin, MoRadiation Oncologist to join our well-established Commission on Cancer accredited cancer center in Joplin, Missouri. If you enjoy working in a strong, physician-led organization known for its quality of care and patient satisfaction then this opportunity is for you. Mercy Joplin is a beautiful 240 bed hospital with integrated cancer center focused on individualized care for cancer patients.

About the Position : Mature practice – treating approximately 25 patients per dayStaff : 1 RN, 1 prior authorization, 3RTT’s (1 supervisor), I PhD physicist, 1 CMD, and the Director.Elekta Versa HD, 120 leaf MLC, Hexapod robotic couchMosaiq OIS, RayStation treatmnent planning systemC-RAD optical surface guidanceGE 580RT large bore CT SimulatorCancer Center has 4 Oncology providersCoC accredited comprehensive community cancer programNurse Navigators involved in cancer care, Oncology Social WorkerMultidisciplinary tumor board on site weeklyRadiation Oncology Department is adjacent to Oncology and the Infusion Center with onsite pharmacyCancer Center has its own dedicated parking lotActive Research programTeaching Affiliation with Kansas City University with ability to have medical students in clinic with a stipendSystem wide EPIC HERLeadership Opportunities available Most needed specialties integrated and on siteDiversity of cases due to catchment area The Clinic Offers : Robust 2-year guarantee, $50,000 in Recruitment Incentives4 weeks’ vacation plus 6 holidays plus 1 week CME (while on guarantee)Health, dental, vision and life insuranceRetirement (401k / 403b / 457b) planOccurrence-based malpracticeAbout JoplinAppreciate an excellent quality of life in Joplin, where a crossroads of culture lies tucked away in the beautiful Ozarks of Southwest MissouriAs the fourth-largest metropolitan area in the state, Joplin maintains the lowest cost of living and highest bang-for-your buckPopulation of the Greater Joplin Area is 75,000 (flourishing to over 200,000 during the workday) Joplin serves as a hub of economic, health and cultural activity for multiple communities in the four-state areaSpend more time at home with no commute. Beautiful neighborhoods are located within an easy 5-10 minute drive from the clinic and hospital.Balance work with an active lifestyle with activities including golf (1 private, 3 public courses), tennis, numerous gyms, running, and hiking the scenic chert bluffsEnjoy easy access to nearby streams and lakes for fishing, kayaking and boatingMultiple preK-12 options exist to make sure young minds have the opportunity to thrive. Choose from public, private and parochial schools, local colleges and a state university.Become a valued member of a diverse, growing medical hub with Kansas City University-Joplin's medical school and their 160+ students enrolled per year.

A future dental school will open on KCU-Joplin's campus in 2023!Joplin has its own airport with United flights to Chicago and Denver. We are less than 1 hour from national airports in Springfield, MO and Bentonville, AR and 90 minutes from international airport in Tulsa.