Job Description
Position Title Physician - Radiation Oncology
KUCC - Liberty
Position Summary / Career Interest: The Department of Radiation Oncology at the University of Kansas Cancer Center and The University of Kansas Health System is seeking an outstanding Radiation Oncologist to join our faculty at the Assistant Professor level. This position will be primarily located at The University of Kansas Health System community locations in the North Kansas City area.
About University of Kansas Cancer Center-Department of Radiation Oncology The University of Kansas Cancer Center is an NCI-designated Comprehensive Cancer Center. The University of Kansas Cancer Center has recently received a $100 million lead gift to build a new, state-of-the-art destination cancer center.
The Department of Radiation Oncology provides cancer care services throughout the Kansas City metropolitan area with over 4,300 treatment courses annually. The department has experienced tremendous growth over the past few years and currently has 24 physicians.
The department of Radiation Oncology has been recognized nationally as a leader in cancer research, care, and education and is an integral part of The University of Kansas Cancer Center, and the only National Cancer Institute (NCI)-comprehensive designated Cancer Center in the state of Kansas as well as the Kansas City metro area.
Our world-class physician faculty provide compassionate and state-of-the-art care for KU Cancer Center patients. We are leading the way with research and clinical trials that aim to improve cancer treatments, increase cure rates, decrease treatment-related side effects and improve quality of life.
As a department of KU School of Medicine, the only medical school in Kansas, we are proud to train the next generation of radiation oncologists and physicists. Our accredited medical residency and medical physics residency programs provide exceptional preparation for providers in an academic medical center environment.
Benefits and compensation: - Generous retirement contribution.
- Relocation assistance.
- Health, dental, and vision insurance.
- CME allowance.
- LTD/STD and life insurance.
- Professional liability coverage
About Kansas City: A metropolitan area of 2.3 million people, Kansas City offers the diversity and excitement of a large city with the charm and convenience of Midwest living. A short drive to Kansas City, and you will find top destinations, including the Kauffman Center of Performing Arts, Union Station & Science City, National WWI Museum, Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art, as well as the Country Club Plaza, a shopping district celebrated for its architectural design.
Overall, the Kansas City metropolitan area is a diverse and dynamic region with a rich cultural heritage, a strong economy, a vibrant downtown area, and a wide range of recreational opportunities. Kansas City International airport, just over an hour from Topeka, has a new terminal, thoughtfully designed with beautiful architecture and modern amenities, offering non-stop and international flights.
The University of Kansas Health System is the official healthcare provider for the Kansas City Chiefs, Kansas City Royals, KC Current, and T-Mobile Center. Kansas City is also home to Sporting KC, Kansas City Mavericks, and will be hosting the World Cup! Visit for more information about Kansas City.
For more information contact: Ann Terry, Physician Recruiter
ATerry2@kumc.edu
Cell 816.419.4523
Time Type: Full time
Job Requisition ID: R-42789
Important information for you to know as you apply: - The health system is an equal employment opportunity employer. Qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), national origin, ancestry, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other legally-protected status. See also Diversity, Equity & Inclusion.
- The health system provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities. If you need to request reasonable accommodations for your disability as you navigate the recruitment process, please let our recruiters know by requesting an Accommodation Request form using this link asktalentacquisition@kumc.edu.
- Employment with the health system is contingent upon, among other things, agreeing to the health-system-dispute-resolution-program.pdf and signing the agreement to the DRP.
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Full time, Relocation package,