Radiation Oncologist Jobs in New York

A Radiation Oncologist is a specialist in the radiology field who uses radiation therapy to treat diseases, primarily cancer. Their role includes designing treatment plans, monitoring the patient's response, and adjusting treatments as necessary. They also work closely with other medical professionals such as surgeons, medical oncologists, radiologists, and medical physicists to develop comprehensive treatment plans. Radiation Oncologists are also responsible for educating patients and their families about the treatment and potential side effects.

In order to become a Radiation Oncologist, they should have a high degree of technical knowledge, excellent interpersonal and communication skills, and a strong understanding of radiation safety. They must also be certified by the American Board of Radiology and should complete a residency in Radiation Oncology. Prior to becoming a Radiation Oncologist, a person may have roles as a Medical Student, Medical Intern, or a Resident in Radiation Oncology or related disciplines, which provides the hands-on training and experience necessary to be competent in this highly specialized field.

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Oncologist for locum tenens coverage....

Physician - Radiation Oncologist

  • Brooklyn, NY
  • 4 days ago
  • Brooklyn, NY
  • 4 days ago

Prescribe and manage External Beam Radiation Therapy (EBRT) techniques including: 3D Conformal Planning IMRT (Intensity-Modulated Radiation Therapy) IGRT (Image-Guided Radiation Therapy) VMAT (Volumetric...

Radiation Oncologist - Vassar Hospital, Poughkeepsie, NY (75 Minutes from NYC)

  • Poughkeepsie, NY
  • 5 days ago
  • Poughkeepsie, NY
  • 5 days ago

Description Vassar Brothers Medical Center, located in Poughkeepsie, NY, just 75 minutes north of New York City, is seeking an additional Radiation Oncologist to join its growing department....

Oncologist for locum tenens coverage....

Locums Corning, New York, Radiation Oncologist Opening

  • Corning, NY
  • 8 days ago
  • Corning, NY
  • 8 days ago

Locums Corning, New York, Radiation Oncologist Opening Clinical Role: Seeking a Board Certified or Board Eligible Radiation Oncologist Coverage Needed: 10/13/2025-12/312025Schedule: Monday - Friday...

NY Facility Needs a Locum Tenens Radiation Oncologist

  • Watertown, NY
  • 8 days ago
  • Watertown, NY
  • 8 days ago

Weekday schedule 8am - 5pm 20 - 34 patients on treatment Follow-up appointments one day per week Vacation coverage needed Experience with SBRT, IMRT, and 3D required Adult and geriatric patient population...

Radiation Oncologist

  • Brooklyn, NY
  • 14 days ago
  • Brooklyn, NY
  • 14 days ago

The Department of Radiation Oncology at Weill Cornell Medicine invites applications for a board-eligible or board-certified Radiation Oncologist to join our team....

UM Medical Director - Radiation Oncologist - Remote in US

  • New York, NY
  • 16 days ago
  • New York, NY
  • 16 days ago

Optum is a global organization that delivers care, aided by technology to help millions of people live healthier lives. The work you do with our team will directly improve health outcomes by...

Remote Work

Radiation Oncologist

  • Albany, NY
  • 23 days ago
  • Albany, NY
  • 23 days ago

Albany Medical College is seeking a full-time Radiation Oncologist to join the clinical faculty in the Department of Radiation Oncology....

Radiation Oncologist, Clinical Assistant/Associate Professor, Radiation Oncology

  • Stony Brook, NY
  • 30+ days ago
  • Stony Brook, NY
  • 30+ days ago

Radiation Oncologist, Clinical Assistant/Associate Professor, Radiation Oncology Stony Brook University Application First Name Last Name Email address Captcha / Bot check: Copy from here ...to here...

Clinical Assistant/Associate Professor will be responsible for radiation oncology care of genitourinary cancer; participating in the education of medical students, residents and fellows; and...

Radiation Oncologist

  • Roslyn, NY
  • 45+ days ago
  • Roslyn, NY
  • 45+ days ago

Board- Certified/Board-Eligible Radiation Oncologist Needed For The Cancer Institute at St....

Per Diem Radiation Oncologist, Poughkeepsie, NY (75 Minutes North of NYC)

  • Poughkeepsie, NY
  • 45+ days ago
  • Poughkeepsie, NY
  • 45+ days ago

Per Diem Radiation Oncologist, Poughkeepsie, NY (75 Minutes North of NYC) Summary: Nuvance Health Cancer Institute is seeking to hire a per diem radiation oncologists to join a collegial practice....

Radiation Oncologist

  • Johnson City, NY
  • 90+ days ago
  • Johnson City, NY
  • 90+ days ago

Radiation Oncologist, UHS Wilson Medical Center United Health Services is seeking a Radiation Oncologist to join our Breast Surgery department at UHS Wilson Medical Center in Johnson City, NY....

Demographic Data for New York

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Radiation Oncologist Online Courses and Training Opportunities

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Effects of Radiation: An Introduction to Radiation and Radioactivity
Learn from Hokkaido University in Japan about the detection, measurement, chemistry, and effects of radiation in industry, medicine, and society. There are many practical applications of radiation...
Atmospheric Radiation
This is an introduction to the physics of atmospheric radiation and remote sensing including use of computer codes. Subjects covered include: radiative transfer equation including emission and...
Principles of Radiation Interactions
The central theme of this course is the interaction of radiation with biological material. The course is intended to provide a broad understanding of how different types of radiation deposit...

Salary for Radiation Oncologist Jobs in New York

This is the average annual salary for Radiation Oncologist jobs in New York as reported by the BLS.

$313,140


Licensing / Certification

Required or preferred licenses and certifications for Radiation Oncologist positions.



Highest Education Level

Radiation Oncologists in New York offer the following education background
Bachelor's Degree
31.5%
Doctorate Degree
27.2%
Associate's Degree
18.5%
Master's Degree
8.7%
High School or GED
7.6%
Vocational Degree or Certification
6.5%

Average Work Experience
Here's a breakdown of the number of years' experience offered by Radiation Oncologists in New York
4-6 years
29.9%
None
19.3%
6-8 years
13.3%
2-4 years
11.7%
Less than 1 year
10.6%
1-2 years
9.2%
10+ years
5.9%


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