Radiation Oncologist
1 year ago
New York
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 radiation oncology patients, • Instructing and supervising technicians, interns, and residents in radiation oncology, • Providing in-house radiation oncology consultation to other hospital departments for dogs, cats & the occasional exotics case alongside our Exotics and Anesthesia service, • See both new and recheck cases to include taking a history, performing a physical exam, performing a thorough work-up, as well as provide treatment options, relaying side effects, prognoses, and discussing financial concerns. Cases are typically seen with a radiation oncology resident., • Providing consultation support to referring veterinarians 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 A Commitment to Lifelong Learning: Founded in 1910, the Schwarzman Animal Medical Center is the world's largest veterinary teaching hospital, offering compassionate, collaborative, and cutting-edge veterinary care. Our commitment to innovation has led to the creation of one of the most advanced veterinary facilities in the world. State-of-the-Art Facilities: AMC just completed a major expansion and renovation. This project transformed the hospital's entire 83,000-square-foot space into a state-of-the-art facility unlike any other. Highlights include: A brand-new full floor surgical center, 1.5 Tesla Philips MRI (the exclusive high field MRI for small animals in NYC), 64-slice spiral CT scanner, Electroencephalography (EEG), Elekta Versa HD Linear Accelerator, In-house Laboratory, Ultrasound, Echocardiogram, and Mobile Cone Beam CT A multidisciplinary team of 140+ veterinarians across 20+ specialties: With over 20 specialties and services under one roof, our departments frequently work together to deliver the highest quality of patient care in the veterinary field. Our dynamic array of specialists means that we are the go-to place for complex cases. A Hospital in the heart of NYC: AMC is located in Manhattan, surrounded by leading research and teaching institutions such as Cornell University College of Veterinary Medicine, Weill Cornell Medical School, and NYU. Collaborative research opportunities abound, and our strong focus on education ensures a rewarding career for those passionate about mentoring and advancing veterinary medicine.