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Radiation Oncologist

Penn State Health is seeking a radiation oncologist to join our radiation oncology team. The successful applicant will work primarily at the Penn State Health Holy Spirit in Mechanicsburg, PA while enjoying close collaboration and support of the radiation oncologists and clinical teams of Penn State Cancer Institute, Penn State Health St. Joseph and the Community Medical Group. This is an exciting opportunity to join a health system organization that is rapidly expanding and adapting new technologies.

Penn State Health is one of the leading teaching and research hospital systems in the country. It is a multi-hospital health system serving patients and communities across 29 counties in central Pennsylvania. It employs more than 16,800 people system wide. Located on the west shore of the Susquehanna River, Holy Spirit Medical Center medical oncology program is accredited by the American Society of Clinical Oncology QOPI (Medical Oncology). This is an exciting opportunity to achieve accreditation by the American College of Radiation (ACR).

The Penn State Health Holy Spirit department includes the following technology: Varian C-Series accelerator with IGRT and IMRT/VMAT; ARIA EHR; Eclipse Treatment Planning; and Philips CT unit. The radiation oncology services for this location are expected to move to our new PSH Cancer Center at Hampden Hospital with new equipment in October 2025. The radiation oncology team includes radiation therapists, a medical physicist, a medical dosimetrist, a registered nurse, and licensed practical nurse. The PSH Holy Spirit Radiation Oncology Center team collaborates with eight medical oncologists, six APPs, clinical coordinators, OCN- certified oncology registered nurses, a cancer risk evaluation program, clinical research staff, social workers and financial counselors. The Radiation Oncology department cares for 18-25 on-treatment patients per day and on-call is shared with other Penn State Health radiation oncologists. The successful candidate will enjoy the support and collaboration of our broadly experienced and welcoming radiation oncology team across the Penn State Health System.

Central Pennsylvania fosters a delightful quality of life, with ready access to major metropolitan areas like D.C., Baltimore, Philadelphia, and NYC, while placing you in a picturesque and historic environment, with superb schools and ample recreational opportunities. The area boasts a reasonable cost of living whether you prefer a quiet suburban setting or thriving city atmosphere rich in theater, arts, and culture.

To apply, please send a CV and letter of interest to:
Anderson Smith, Physician Recruiter
Penn State Health
Email: asmith50@pennstatehealth.psu.edu

This job description is a general outline of duties performed and is not to be misconstrued as encompassing all duties performed within the position. All individuals (including current employees) selected for a position will undergo a background check appropriate for the position's responsibilities.

Penn State Health is fundamentally committed to the diversity of our faculty and staff. We believe diversity is unapologetically expressing itself through every person's perspectives and lived experiences. We are an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, disability, gender identity or expression, marital status, national or ethnic origin, political affiliation, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, veteran status, and family medical or genetic information. If you are unable to use our online application process due to an impairment or disability, please call 717-531-8440 between the hours of 7:30 AM and 4:30 PM, Eastern Standard Time, Monday through Friday, email hrsolutions@pennstatehealth.psu.edu or download our Accommodation Instructions for Job Applicants PDF for more detailed steps for assistance.

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