Associate Professor - ONC Radiation Oncology

University of Kansas Medical Center • Kansas City, MO

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About The Position

The Radiation Oncology Associate Professor will treat cancer and other diseases using targeted high-energy radiation therapy. This position involves evaluating patients, determining the appropriateness of radiation therapy, reviewing imaging and lab data, and determining tumor stage. The role includes performing physical examinations, reviewing medical histories, and interpreting diagnostic tests to assess candidacy for radiation therapy. Treatment planning using sophisticated software to design personalized treatment plans, including dosage, angle, and techniques like IGRT, IMRT, and proton therapy, is a key responsibility. The Associate Professor will oversee the safe delivery of treatment by radiation therapists, dosimetrists, and physicists, manage side effects, and monitor patient progress during and after treatment, often in collaboration with medical oncologists and surgeons. Participation in clinical research and guiding complex care teams are also integral parts of the role, emphasizing collaboration to ensure integrated care. Please note that this job description is a summary of typical functions and not an exhaustive list of all possible responsibilities, tasks, duties, and assignments. Job duties may change at any time with or without notice.

Requirements

• Doctor of Medicine
• 2 years of Radiation Oncology experience
• Experience in treating cancer and benign diseases i.e. design, prescribe and oversee tailored treatment plans.
• This position requires a formal degree in the cited discipline area(s) to ensure that candidates have the foundational knowledge and skill set required to perform the duties of the position. The level of degree is based on accreditation requirements, institutional standards of academic and professional excellence, alignment with peer institution benchmarks, and contributes to the credibility and effectiveness of the role within the university community.

Nice To Haves

• Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine
• 5 years of Radiation Oncology experience

Responsibilities

• Evaluate patients to determine if radiation is appropriate, review imaging/lab data, and determine the tumor stage.
• Perform physical examinations, review medical histories, and interpret diagnostic tests (like CT, MRI, PET scans) to determine if a patient is a candidate for radiation therapy.
• Treatment planning using sophisticated software to design personalized treatment plans.
• Use advanced software to plan dosage, angle and techniques (e.g. IGRT, IMRT, proton therapy, etc.)
• Oversee the safe delivery of treatment by radiation therapists, dosimetrists, and physicists.
• Manage side effects and monitor patient progress during and after treatment, often working closely with medical oncologists and surgeons.
• Participate in clinical research and guide complex care teams.
• Collaborate to assure integrated care.

Benefits

• health insurance
• dental insurance
• vision insurance
• health expense accounts with generous employer contributions
• Employer-paid life insurance
• long-term disability insurance
• various additional voluntary insurance plans
• Paid time off, including vacation and sick
• ten paid holidays
• One paid discretionary day is available after six months of employment
• paid time off for bereavement, jury duty, military service, and parental leave is available after 12 months of employment
• A retirement program with a generous employer contribution
• additional voluntary retirement programs (457 or 403b)

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Senior