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Position TitlePhysician - Breast Radiation OncologistDays - Full TimeBloch Radiation Oncology PavilionPosition Summary / Career Interest:Physician - Breast Radiation OncologistThe Department of Radiation Oncology at The University of Kansas Medical Center and University of Kansas Cancer Center, an NCI designated comprehensive cancer center, seeks to recruit a senior breast radiation oncologist at our main academic location and to direct the disease section under the leadership of endowed chair Dr. Ron Chen. The Department has state-of-the-art clinical facilities including IBA Proteus One proton therapy program, high volume brachytherapy programs, adaptive therapy, and Theranostics serving over 7,000 new patients annually across an integrated clinical program. 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 consists of 25 physician faculty, 20 physicists and highly skilled dosimetrists, therapists, and nurses. It includes active research infrastructure, basic and translational programs with departmental research staff for clinical trial coordination, grant administration, and a full-time statistician. There is an ACGME-accredited four-year residency program in radiation oncology and a CAMPEP-accredited medical physics residency.Our main academic location and the community locations are in the Kansas City Metro area. Kansas City is a growing, vibrant community, and several of the suburbs are consistently ranked as top places to live in the United States and have outstanding schools.Required Qualifications:MD or DOABR Board CertifiedCompletion of a Radiation Oncology residency, from an accredited institutionEligible for licensure in Kansas and MissouriBenefits and compensation:Highly competitive compensation packageGenerous retirement contributionRelocation assistanceHealth, dental, visionCME allowanceLTD/STD and life insuranceProfessional liability coverageAbout The University of Kansas Hospital: Recognized as one of the top hospitals in the United States by U.S. News & World Report, The University of Kansas Hospital is a 1045-bed academic medical center and Level 1 trauma center, with a mission to lead in the discovery of new knowledge, deliver outstanding patient care in this region and beyond, and educate the healthcare professionals of tomorrow. The Health System, consistently earning national recognition for outstanding quality and safety in several medical specialties, is known for its Center for Advanced Heart Care, Center for Transplantation, Advanced Comprehensive Stroke Center, and NCI-designated Comprehensive Cancer Center. Magnet designation is proof of our hard-earned commitment to nursing excellence.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. Walkable, tree-lined neighborhoods surround the campus, which is within close proximity to the city's 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 and educational opportunities. It offers a high quality of life for its residents and attracts visitors from around the region and beyond. Residents enjoy safe, suburban neighborhoods, great restaurants and shopping, miles of bike paths, parks and lakes, excellent schools (public, private, and universities for higher education).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 and the Kansas City Mavericks! Visit for more information about Kansas City.Inquiries and curriculum vitae should be submitted via this posting or directly sent via email to Roxanne Hale, Business Administrator, at rhale4@kumc.edu.Time Type:Full timeJob Requisition ID:R-52731Important 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.Need help finding the right job?We can recommend jobs specifically for you! Create a custom Job Alert by selecting criteria that suit your career interests.SummaryLocation: Kansas City, KSType: Full time

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