Radiation Oncologist, Jack Ady Cancer Centre (JACC), Lethbridge
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- Radiation Oncology
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- MED0001P6 Requisition #
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- Mar 25, 2024 Post Date
Description:
The Department of Oncology, Cancer Care Alberta is accepting applications for a Radiation Oncologist position, to start by May 2, 2024 at the Jack Ady Cancer Centre (JACC), Lethbridge, Alberta.
The successful candidate will be expected to participate in a multidisciplinary approach to cancer care at the JACC and will join a team of Medical and Radiation Oncologists, Nurse Practitioners and medical support staff working in the South Zone.
The JACC operates within a provincial framework for cancer care supported by provincial clinical guidelines and standards, focused on patient-centered care. Radiation Oncologists are expected to participate in local and provincial tumour team based activities including peer-review QA, annual, province-wide tumour team meetings, and local quality assurance or quality improvement initiatives and educational programs including supervision of family medicine and rotating radiation oncology residents.
The JACC in Lethbridge is one of four Regional Cancer Centres in Alberta. Serving patients from Southern Alberta and Southeastern British Columbia, the centre has 2 Varian & Reg linear accelerators, CT planning and a full complement of medical physics, dosimetry, therapy and support services. Lung SBRT and recruitment to prospective clinical trials are part of daily practice. Cancer care provision at the JACC is centered around 6 major tumour groups with rarer tumours managed in conjunction with consultation and expertise from the tertiary center - Tom Baker Cancer Centre, Calgary, Alberta. Regular tumour board and RT peer-review QA discussions occur locally and virtually with Calgary.
Qualifications:
The successful applicant will be expected to deliver excellent patient care and must be eligible for licensure in Alberta by the time of appointment.
Preference will be given to Canadian citizens or those with permanent resident status.
AHS Sponsorship for CPSA Practice Readiness Assessment is being offered for this position.
Must read, write, and speak English.
Please send your CV and three letters of reference to:
Dr. Abhijit Ghose, Medical Director, Community Oncology
Email: Abhijit.Ghose@albertahealthservices.ca and apply to doctorjobsalberta.com: Radiation Oncologist MED0001P6