Locum Radiation Oncologist – Cross Cancer Institute, Edmonton AB
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Locum Radiation Oncologist – Cross Cancer Institute, Edmonton AB Posting #: 8007-0017LOC Specialty: Radiation Oncology Type: Locum – One Year Term City/Town: Edmonton Location: Cross Cancer Institute Date Posted: Closed Date: AHS Position: AHS is recruiting for this position AHS Sponsorship: This position is not eligible for AHS sponsorship. Responsibilities/Duties: Locum Radiation Oncologist / Fellowship, Cross Cancer Institute One Year Term The Department of Oncology, Division of Radiation Oncology at the Cross Cancer Institute (CCI), with Alberta Health Services is accepting applications for a 1.0FTE Combined Fellowship/Locum Radiation Oncology position. The institute is operated by CancerControl Alberta, Alberta Health Services and affiliated with the University of Alberta. This comprehensive cancer treatment and research facility serves patients in Edmonton, Northern Alberta, and Northwest Territories. Over 4,500 new consultations are seen each year by 23 Radiation Oncologists who work closely with on- site colleagues in Medical Oncology, Surgical Oncology, Gynecological Surgery, Oncological Imaging, Pathology, and Experimental Oncologists. Modern equipment including nine linear accelerators (capable IMRT, VMAT, IGRT, SRS, and SBRT), orthovoltage, MR-guided brachytherapy (HDR and PDR), and Gamma Knife Icon are available. A state-of-the art LINAC-MR is presently under construction. Two CT simulators, 1.5T and 3T MR, and PET/CT with an on-site cyclotron are available and a state-of-the-art PET/MR unit will open in May 2018. Qualifications: The successful applicant will have a M.D. or equivalent degree and Radiation Oncology specialist certification by the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada. Candidates must be eligible to obtain licensure in Alberta without restriction and for medical staff appointment at Alberta Health Services. The candidate is expected to develop a high-quality and productive practice within the SRS/FSRT program and the genitourinary tumor group. Current Canadian residency program graduates and fellows with SRS training are welcome. A potential opportunity exists for a future full time radiation oncologist position, at which time the candidate should be eligible for appointment as an assistant professor in the Department of Oncology at the University of Alberta. Starting salary will be commensurate with level of training and experience. Locum Radiation Oncologist – Cross Cancer Institute, Edmonton AB Recruiter Contact: Consideration of applications will continue until the position is filled. Interested applicants should arrange to have a current curriculum vitae as well as the names of three references forwarded to: Dr. Wilson Roa Section Chief, Department of Radiation Oncology, Cross Cancer Institute Professor and Director, Division of Radiation Oncology, University of Alberta 11560 University Avenue, Edmonton, AB, Canada T6G 1Z2 Phone: 780-432-8749 Fax: 780-432-8380 Email: [email protected] *All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadian citizens and permanent residents will be given priority. Alberta Health Services respects, appreciates and encourages diversity .