Physician - Radiation Oncologist

Job Title
Physician - Radiation Oncologist

Requisition Number
FE04992

Working Title

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 Department of Radiation Medicine is seeking an Assistant or Associate Professor to join a growing team. This position supports the department’s missions of clinical care, teaching, and scholarly activity, with opportunities for professional growth within a comprehensive academic medical center. We are seeking a radiation oncologist who will provide CNS and Pediatric Cancer Care, as well as teaching. Responsibilities include:

• Clinical services, focusing on CNS cancers and pediatric cancers

• Teaching, including radiation oncology residents, medical physics residents, students in the Masters’ Program in Medical Physics, as well as medical students rotating through our clinic.

• Clinical research, ranging from enrolling patients in clinical trials to serving as Principal Investigator of Investigator Initiated Clinical Trials.

The UK College of Medicine Department of Radiation Medicine is a strong, multidisciplinary team of more than 120 people dedicated to advancing Kentucky health care together. Our department encompasses 21 faculty members, 65 staff members, and 34 learners. The department is home to Gamma Knife radiotherapy and nationally recognized for its brachytherapy program.

Each year, providers in the department care for more than 2,500 patients across two clinical sites. The department trains 14 residents and fellows across 3 accredited programs, while also contributing to the education of medical students and graduate trainees. Our department is part of a college with robust research programs and initiatives, contributing to the advancement of health across Kentucky and beyond. Faculty, staff, and learners contribute to high-impact, transdisciplinary research projects and have access to state-of-the-art facilities and technology on campus. 35+ alumni from the department can be found across the globe at academic medical centers, health systems, research institutions, and more.

Lexington is an understated and sophisticated city in the southeast. Situated in the heart of the Bluegrass and rightfully called the “Horse Capital of the World,” Lexington is surrounded by picturesque landscapes and horse farms. The University of Kentucky is central to the city and plays a major role in commerce and culture. As an SEC school, the university boasts one of the most unique and competitive collegiate sports teams in the nation. Lexington combines safe neighborhoods, excellent schools, an affordable cost of living, and a vibrant community that appeals to individuals, couples, and families. Louisville and Cincinnati are a little over an hour’s drive and complement Lexington as larger, vibrant cities with many cultural and recreational opportunities year-round.

https://medicine.uky.edu/visit-college-medicine

Interested candidates should submit their CV and academic transcripts along with their application. Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.

Skills / Knowledge / Abilities

Does this position have supervisory responsibilities?
No

Preferred Education/Experience

Deadline to Apply

Open Until Filled
Yes

Our University Community

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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.