Locum Tenens Radiation Oncologist — Billings, MT (ASAPAug 31, 2027)

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Locum tenens opportunity in Billings, MT (59101) to provide radiation oncology coverage (ASAP–Aug 31, 2027). Clinical and on-call responsibilities across outpatient and inpatient settings. Agency covers travel, lodging, and malpractice insurance.

Schedule and Call

• Typical shift: 9 hours plus beeper call.
• Call ratio: 1:4 (approximately one week per month).
• Call response time: 20 minutes.

Clinical Scope

• Average daily patient volume: 10–15; phone consults 2–3/day.
• Rounding on unassigned patients as needed.
• Case mix includes general radiation oncology, medical oncology, and gynecologic oncology.
• Participate in tumor board conferences and multidisciplinary care rounds.

Facility and Technology

• EMR: Cerner (Aria for oncology workflows).
• Treatment equipment: Varian TrueBeam and Trilogy linear accelerators, Siemens Go Sim CT.
• Treatment planning: Eclipse.
• On-site specialty backup: medical oncology, gynecologic oncology, physics, dosimetry.
• Support staff: 2 RNs.

Privileges and Compliance

• Hospital privileges: not required.
• Temporary privileges: not available.

Qualifications

• Board certified or eligible in Radiation Oncology.
• Montana medical license or participation in the Interstate Medical Licensure Compact (IMLC).
• BLS certification required.
• Fellowship training required.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide consultations, follow-up visits, and supervise radiation treatments.
• Develop and implement treatment plans using advanced techniques (IMRT, IGRT, etc.).
• Coordinate care with medical and gynecologic oncology, physics, and dosimetry.
• Participate in tumor boards and assume scheduled on-call duties.