Radiation Oncology Essentia Health Duluth Clinic (1st St Building) (MN)

Job description

Location:
Duluth, MN

Duluth is a stunning lakeside city situated on the shores of Lake Superior, offering breathtaking scenic views, vibrant outdoor recreation, and a welcoming community atmosphere. It is widely regarded as one of the most beautiful destinations in the Midwest, providing an exceptional quality of life for those who live and work there.

Facility:
This health system's Radiation Oncology department is a collaborative, well-supported environment with friendly staff and strong oncology teamwork. The facility is equipped with modern technology including two Varian TrueBeams, a Siemens Go Open Pro large bore CT scanner with respiratory gating, an Identify Motion Management System, Varian Eclipse treatment planning, MIM, ARIA EMR, and EPIC for clinic practice.

Opportunity:
Physician - Radiation Oncology

Job Details:

• Locum Tenens opportunity with a start date of 11/30/2026 on an ongoing basis
• Clinic hours from 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. with treatments from 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
• Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday scheduled for consults, follow-ups, and simulations; Tuesday reserved as OTV day
• Approximately 10-16 patients under treatment per day per MD
• Approximately 2-3 consults per day, four days per week
• Follow-up volume of approximately 10-12 per week
• Average of 3-5 CT sims per day total across the team
• Consults scheduled for 60 minutes and follow-ups for 30 minutes
• Locums will not work solo - at least 2 Radiation Oncologists in the department at all times
• Handle inpatient and outpatient consults, follow-up visits, CT sim orders, treatment planning, critical structures, RT prescriptions, plan approval, imaging orders, and review/approval
• Collaborate closely with other oncology team members including chart rounds, system peer rounds, and tumor conferences
• Must be proficient in EPIC, Varian ARIA, and Eclipse
• Experience with Varian TrueBeam required
• Required to be onsite during hours of operation
• External Beam Therapy skills required: Linear Accelerator, Rapid Arc/VMAT, and Electrons
• Required techniques: Conventional/Conformal Therapy, IMRT, IGRT, SBRT, and SRS
• Required treatment planning skills: Conventional treatment planning, Beam shaping (MLC), 3D CRT, IMRT, PET CT or MRI Image Fusion, and Electronic Portal Imaging (EPI)
• Board certification required with BLS certification
• Active Minnesota license or IMLC required
• Estimated credentialing timeframe of 45-120 days
• Nearest airports: MSP or DLH