Physician - Radiation Oncologist

Job Title :

Physician - Radiation Oncologist

Requisition Number : FE04625

Department Name :

7H900 : RADIATION MEDICINE

Work Location : Lexington, KY

Type of Position : Faculty

Position Time Status :

Full-Time

Tenure Track Status :

Non-Tenure Track

Required Education : MD, DO or equivalent

Required Related Experience :

Completion of residency or fellowship if appropriate

Required License / Registration / Certification :

Eligible to obtain, or in current possession of, license to practice medicine in the state of Kentucky

Board-certified or board-eligible in Radiation Medicine

Job Summary :

The University of Kentucky College of Medicine is seeking outstanding candidates for a position of Assistant or Associate Professor in the Department of Radiation Medicine starting in the summer of 2024. The Department of Radiation Medicine is a vital part of UK Markey Cancer Center, an NCI-designated Cancer Center. The department has vibrant clinical practice with outstanding technology, facilities, and medical physics support as well as active transitional and clinical research programs, within the context of a vibrant and robust healthcare enterprise. Fully accredited and well regarded residency programs in radiation oncology and medical physics, as well as Masters and PhD programs in Medical Physics are integral to the department’s mission and culture.

Currently the department provides the entire range of radiation oncology services, including IMRT, Gamma Knife and body radiosurgery, high and low dose-rate brachytherapy, TBI and total skin electron irradiation, etc. The Department has completed an aggressive building program to augment its state-of-the-art facilities and technology to include a dedicated brachytherapy suite with CT-on-rails, and Halcyon, the latest Varian technology. The Department also provides radiation oncology services at satellite locations.

The faculty member will serve under the direction of the Chair, Department of Radiation Medicine and will also participate in multidisciplinary clinics involving the department.Specific responsibilities include : 1. Serve as a full-time member of the Department of Radiation Medicine focusing on pediatric and CNS cancer treatment.2. The faculty member will have primary responsibility in patient care services.3. The faculty member will demonstrate potential for excellence as a teacher and clinician with evidences of high professional status and potential for local / state recognition.4. Collaboration as a co-investor with other faculty members in the Department of Radiation Medicine in ongoing projects of an investigative nature.

To apply, please include your CV and Academic Transcript along with application. Applications will be reviewed immediately and continue until the position is filled.

Does this position have supervisory responsibilities? :

No

Open Until Filled : Yes

Our University Community :

We value the well-being of each of our employees and are dedicated to creating a healthy place for everyone to work, learn and live. In the interest of maintaining a safe and healthy environment for our students, employees, patients and visitors, the University of Kentucky is a Tobacco & Drug Free campus.

The University follows both the federal and state Constitutions as well as all applicable federal and state laws on nondiscrimination. The University provides equal opportunities for qualified persons in all aspects of institutional operations and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, ethnic origin, religion, creed, age, physical or mental disability, veteran status, uniformed service, political belief, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, marital status, genetic information or social or economic status.

Any candidate offered a position may be required to pass pre-employment screenings as mandated by University of Kentucky Human Resources. These screenings may include a national background check and / or drug screen.