Radiation Oncologist, Spokane, WA

About the role

This role leads radiation treatment delivery at a new center in Spokane within a physician-led collaborative network. The position focuses on serving patients with malignancies and benign conditions using advanced imaging and adaptive radiotherapy. You will function as a key member of a multidisciplinary team, driving the safe and effective delivery of complex radiation treatment plans. The work involves direct patient care where your clinical decisions directly influence treatment accuracy and symptom control. You will partner closely with physics and dosimetry teams to translate complex prescriptions into precise technical plans. Success in this position is measured by your ability to integrate technology, data, and human interaction to serve patient needs. The role emphasizes both autonomous clinical judgment and structured collaboration within a national network. You will contribute to quality improvement initiatives that standardize best practices across the alliance.

Key facts

What you'll do

Treatment planning and staging are refined through multidisciplinary collaboration to match each patient's clinical needs.

Individualized radiation regimens are shaped by IGRT, SBR, IMRT, SBRT, and theragnostic approaches, with guidance from physicists and dosimetrists.

Daily treatment oversight is coordinated to monitor patient response and modify plans when clinical indicators change.

Rigorous adherence to safety, quality assurance, and regulatory standards safeguards radiation oncology practice.

Documentation integrity is maintained through accurate and timely entries in the electronic medical record.

You will utilize advanced imaging modalities to verify patient positioning and target volumes prior to treatment.

Active participation in tumor boards ensures that each case benefits from collective expertise and comprehensive review.

You will mentor residents and junior staff when appropriate, contributing to the education of the next generation of providers.

The role requires flexibility to adapt schedules and workflows in response to urgent clinical situations.

You will engage in data-driven reviews of treatment outcomes to inform future protocol adjustments and optimize care pathways.

Requirements

The posting states a bachelor's degree requirement. Possession of an MD or DO degree and completion of an ACGME-accredited Radiation Oncology residency.

Board certification or eligibility in Radiation Oncology with more than three years of post-residency experience.

Current eligibility for licensure to practice medicine in Washington state.

Demonstrated experience or strong interest in stereotactic radiosurgery/body radiotherapy (SRS/SBRT) and other advanced technologies.

Strong communication abilities and a compassionate, patient-centered orientation.

Effective functioning within a high-volume, multidisciplinary outpatient setting.

Commitment to maintaining professional credentials and participating in ongoing professional development activities.

Ability to pass background checks and meet all institutional compliance standards as required for clinical roles.

Practical notes

Physicians retain clinical autonomy while leveraging national-scale resources and support.

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Career growth

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