Board Certified Radiation Oncologist Anticipated VA Locum Tenens Opportunities Sygnetics, Inc. is recruiting board-certified Radiation Oncologists for anticipated Department of Veterans Affairs contract opportunities in Tennessee and Kentucky. The requirement is expected to include three full-time physicians and one part-time physician. These positions are contingent upon final solicitation requirements and contract award. Openings Weekday Clinical Coverage Two (2) full time at Lt. Col. Luke Weathers Jr. VA Medical Center (Memphis, TN) One (1) full time at James H. Quillen VA Medical Center (Mountain Home, TN) 1-2 three-hour clinics weekly (part time) One (1) part-time at Robley Rex VA Medical Center Louisville, KY 40206-1433 Assignment Overview Anticipated start: October 1, 2026, or as soon as possible following credentialing and privileging.
Anticipated term:
12-18 Months Physicians will be assigned to one facility; routine travel between facilities is not anticipated. Continuity of care is preferred. Alternative physician coverage arrangements may be considered. On-call coverage is anticipated. Call schedules and response requirements will be defined. Call-back activity is expected to be very low; the current preliminary estimate is approximately 20 hours annually. No routine overtime is currently anticipated. Position Responsibilities Evaluate, diagnose, and manage Veterans requiring radiation oncology services. Develop, prescribe, review, and manage individualized radiation treatment plans in collaboration with medical physicists, dosimetrists, radiation therapists, nurses, and other members of the oncology team. Provide treatment using 2D and 3D conformal radiation therapy, IMRT and VMAT, stereotactic body radiation therapy, and stereotactic radiosurgery, as required by the assigned facility. Conduct consultations, treatment-planning reviews, on-treatment visits, follow-up visits, and other clinically appropriate radiation oncology services. Use Eclipse for treatment planning and ARIA for oncology information, record, and verification functions. Maintain complete, timely, and accurate clinical documentation and comply with VA clinical policies, medical staff bylaws, privileging requirements, and quality standards. Provide telephone consultation and call-back coverage when scheduled under the final contract requirements. Communicate fluently in spoken and written English and collaborate effectively with VA clinical and administrative personnel. Required Qualifications Doctor of Medicine or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine degree from an accredited institution. Successful completion of an accredited Radiation Oncology residency program. Current certification in Radiation Oncology by the American Board of Radiology. Board-eligible physicians will not be accepted. At least three years of clinical Radiation Oncology experience after completion of residency. A current, full, active, and unrestricted medical license in a U.S. state, territory, or commonwealth, or the District of Columbia. Final license requirements will be governed by the solicitation. Current National Provider Identifier and Drug Enforcement Administration registration, as required for assigned duties. Ability to satisfy all VA credentialing, privileging, background-investigation, occupational-health, and onboarding requirements. Ability to provide complete and verifiable education, training, employment, competency, licensure, and malpractice history, including explanations for any gaps. Required Technical Experience Technology or modality 3D Conformal Radiation Therapy
- 3 years minimum Intensity Modulated Radiation Therapy
- 3 years minimum Stereotactic Body Radiation Therapy
- 3 years minimum, including at least 10 documented cases within the last two years Stereotactic Radiosurgery
- 3 years minimum, including at least 10 documented cases within the last two years Eclipse and ARIA
- 3 years minimum using 2D and 3D conformal, SRS, SBRT, and IMRT or VMAT workflows Compensation and Travel Anticipated compensation : $300
- 375 per hour, depending on location, schedule, experience, call obligations, travel requirements, and final contract terms.
The Louisville part-time assignment may use a negotiated clinic-session or minimum-day arrangement. Travel and lodging may be reimbursed separately subject to applicable federal travel rules; final terms will be confirmed before assignment. Application Requirements Qualified physicians should be prepared to provide: Current curriculum vitae showing month-and-year dates for education and employment
- gaps over 30 days since completion of medical school must have written explanations ABR Radiation Oncology board-certification verification Copies of all active and previously held medical licenses Documentation supporting required SRS and SBRT case experience DEA and NPI information (3) Professional references and availability for the anticipated start date About Sygnetics Sygnetics, Inc.
is a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business providing healthcare staffing services to federal customers, including the Department of Veterans Affairs and the Department of Defense. Sygnetics is an equal opportunity employer. This advertisement describes an anticipated federal contract opportunity. Staffing levels, schedules, compensation, duties, and other terms remain subject to the final solicitation and contract award.
Pay:
$300.00
00 per hour Expected hours: 40.0 per week
Work Location:
In person