What are the responsibilities and job description for the Physician - Radiation Oncologist position at University of Kentucky and Careers?
Posting Details
Job Title
Physician - Radiation Oncologist
Requisition Number
FE04625
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 is seeking outstanding candidates for a position of Assistant or Associate Professor in the Department of Radiation Medicine starting in the summer of 2026. 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.
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.
Skills / Knowledge / Abilities
Does this position have supervisory responsibilities?
No
Preferred Education/Experience
Deadline to Apply
Open Until Filled
Yes
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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.
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.