Clinical Radiation Oncologist
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Job Number: 818628
Category: Faculty and Physicians
Job Number: 818628
Category: Faculty and Physicians
The UT Southwestern Department of Radiation Oncology is seeking radiation oncologists interested in clinical practice and/or translational work. Appointment (rank and academic track) and will be commensurate with academic accomplishments and experience.
UT Southwestern is a leading institution conducting academic research. With six Nobel Laureates and 25 members of the National Academy of Sciences currently on faculty, UTSW is among the top five biomedical research institutions in the nation. The Department of Radiation Oncology is a leader in the development and clinical implementation of innovative treatment strategies. The department currently has a total of 22 MD and MD/Ph.D. physicians and 14 medical residents. The Division of Medical Physics and Engineering currently has 31 faculty-level physicists, 12 full-time dosimetrists, five research/service engineers and many postdoctoral researchers and graduate students. We currently provide patient care to over 200 patients per day, many treated with state of the art machines and techniques. The clinical practice relocated in 2017 to a new 63,000 square foot building, the largest individual faculty for radiation oncology in North Texas, and we opened a similar-sized expansion in the spring of 2021 which includes the latest linacs (including PET and MRI linac) to do adaptive treatments and planning systems.
Competitive salary and potential for academic, scientific and clinical advancement are available. Candidates should apply online at https://jobs.utsouthwestern.edu/ and upload their CV. CV’s may also be sent to:
Robert D Timmerman, M.D. Professor and Chair
UT Southwestern Medical Center
Department of Radiation Oncology
2280 Inwood Road Dallas, Texas 75390-9303
Robert.Timmerman@utsouthwestern.edu
Applicants must have an MD or MD/Ph.D. degree from an ACGME-approved medical school or equivalent and have completed a radiation oncology residency program from an approved institution. Board certification or eligibility in Radiation Oncology and eligibility for Texas medical licensure are also required. Candidates should have an interest in initiating new clinical trials and collaborative research with other departments. Applicants should have strong interpersonal skills and motivation for administering and teaching housestaff and medical students.
UT Southwestern Medical Center is committed to an educational and working environment that provides equal opportunity to all members of the University community. As an equal opportunity employer, UT Southwestern prohibits unlawful discrimination, including discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, disability, genetic information, citizenship status, or veteran status.
This position is security-sensitive and subject to Texas Education Code 51.215, which authorizes UT Southwestern to obtain criminal history record information.
Appointment rank will be commensurate with academic accomplishment and experience. Consideration may be given to applicants seeking less than a full-time schedule.
To learn more about the benefits UT Southwestern offers, visit https://www.utsouthwestern.edu/employees/hr-resources/
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