The Department of Radiation Medicine at the University of Kentucky College of Medicine is seeking a person with M.D./D.O. degree and certification (preferable) or eligibility in Radiation Oncology by the American Board of Radiation for a faculty position at the Assistant, Associate or Professor level. This position will involve duties at community practice in Morehead, KY. The Department of Radiation Oncology is a vital part of the UK Markey Cancer Center, the only NCI-designated Cancer Center in Kentucky.
Our clinical operations focus on the needs of our patients and their families, and we benefit from a culture of quality care and service. This culture requires tremendous teamwork that recognizes the contributions of every member of our staff. Consistently, we are rated very highly by our patients, who accurately perceive a superb level of care and caring. Based on institutional and national comparisons, our patient satisfaction ratings are very high, and this is a source of pride for our staff.
This is a non-teaching position with minimal expectation for research and teaching but the position is an appointment as faculty in the college of medicine University of Kentucky and appointment will be commiserate with experience. Appointment is eligible for participation in productivity incentive similar to other main campus faculty.
Treatment Modalities:
External Beam Radiation, Conventional/3D- conformal radiation therapy, Intensity-modulated radiation therapy Stereotactic body radiation therapy, Spatially fractionated radiotherapy (GRID Therapy). Physics support is from main campus and center has permanent support staff including nursing. Medical Oncology and Surgical support are through community hospital. The center is scheduled for machine upgrades over the next year.
Along with application, please include your CV and Academic Transcript. Applications will be reviewed immediately and continue until the position is filled.
