Staff Radiation Oncologists at Dana-Farber Cancer Institute play a vital role in delivering expert, compassionate, and equitable cancer care in alignment with the Institute’s mission and values. Staff radiation oncologists provide clinically outstanding radiation oncology services within multidisciplinary teams while supporting patients and families with empathy and professionalism. This hybrid generalist position includes clinical time at both a DFCI network location and the main campus in Boston. The physician must be able to treat patients across all disease sites at the network location while maintaining a focused clinical practice in Boston, including helping to lead the palliative radiation oncology program. Across both settings, the role includes direct patient care, active participation in resident education, clinical training, and mentorship, as well as engagement in scholarly and programmatic activities that advance the understanding, treatment, and prevention of cancer. Physicians in this position contribute to Dana-Farber’s commitment to scientific discovery, innovation, and reduction of cancer’s impact, with particular attention to engagement in academic pursuits that advance the field of radiation oncology and patient care.

Located in Boston and the surrounding communities, Dana-Farber Cancer Institute is a leader in life changing breakthroughs in cancer research and patient care. We are united in our mission of conquering cancer, HIV/AIDS, and related diseases. We strive to create an inclusive, diverse, and equitable environment where we provide compassionate and comprehensive care to patients of all backgrounds, and design programs to promote public health particularly among high-risk and underserved populations. We conduct groundbreaking research that advances treatment, we educate tomorrow's physician/researchers, and we work with amazing partners, including other Harvard Medical School-affiliated hospitals.
 

PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Clinical Care:

• Deliver high-quality, evidence-based, state-of-the-art radiation oncology care across all disease sites as a generalist at a DFCI network location(s), with a focused clinical practice at the main campus in Boston, within a multidisciplinary framework.
• Help lead the palliative radiation oncology program at the main campus in Boston, collaborating with multidisciplinary colleagues to support timely access to palliative radiotherapy, symptom relief, and coordinated patient-centered care.
• Collaborate closely with teams of medical oncologists, surgeons, pathologists, radiologists, as well as radiation oncology physicists, dosimetrists, APPs radiation therapists, nurses and administrative staff to develop and deliver comprehensive treatment plans.
• Oversee all aspects of radiation therapy, including consultation, simulation, treatment planning, ongoing treatment evaluation and management, and follow-up care.
• Participate in tumor boards, case conferences, quality assurance activities, and departmental initiatives to enhance patient safety and care delivery.
• Participate in clinical coverage models, including, but not limited to, oversight of SRS/SBRT treatment delivery, Doctor-of-the-Day responsibilities, Simulation coverage and On-Call support, as well as other onsite or remote coverage duties as assigned to ensure safe, timely, and high-quality patient care.
• Maintain accurate documentation and ensure compliance with institutional policies, clinical protocols, and regulatory requirements.

 

Education, Mentorship, and Training:

• Provide direct clinical teaching and supervision for fellows, residents, medical students, and other trainees.
• Offer mentorship in clinical practice, treatment planning, research engagement, and professional development to trainees and departmental staff.
• Contribute to curriculum development, structured teaching sessions, and evaluation processes within the department’s educational and training program.

 

Academic and Scholarly Activity:

• Engage in research, clinical trials, quality improvement, or other scholarly projects consistent with the Institute’s academic mission.
• Contribute to scientific publications, presentations, and collaborative academic initiatives.
• Participate in institutional committees, working groups, or programmatic efforts in support of departmental and Institute-wide goals.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES REQUIRED:

• Clinical expertise in radiation oncology, with the ability to independently treat patients across all disease sites in a network setting and comprehensive knowledge of contemporary treatment techniques, technologies, and evidence-based practices.
• Ability to collaborate effectively within interdisciplinary teams and communicate clearly with colleagues, patients, and trainees.
• Commitment to compassionate, patient-centered care and adherence to high professional and ethical standards.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills to balance clinical duties with academic and educational responsibilities.
• Interest and engagement in scholarly activities, including research, quality improvement, or educational innovation.
• Ability to teach, mentor, and support the development of residents and trainees in an academic medical environment.

 

At Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, we work every day to create an innovative, caring, and inclusive environment where every patient, family, and staff member feels they belong. As relentless as we are in our mission to reduce the burden of cancer for all, we are committed to having faculty and staff who offer multifaceted experiences. Cancer knows no boundaries and when it comes to hiring the most dedicated and compassionate professionals, neither do we. If working in this kind of organization inspires you, we encourage you to apply.

Dana-Farber Cancer Institute is an equal opportunity employer and affirms the right of every qualified applicant to receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, national origin, sexual orientation, genetic information, disability, age, ancestry, military service, protected veteran status, or other characteristics protected by law.  

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Pay Transparency Statement

The hiring range is based on market pay structures, with individual salaries determined by factors such as business needs, market conditions, internal equity, and based on the candidate’s relevant experience, skills and qualifications.

For union positions, the pay range is determined by the Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA).

$140,000.00 - $337,500.00