What are the responsibilities and job description for the Radiation Oncology Physician-Clinical Faculty (Wake/Johnston Counties) position at UNC Health?
Description
A global higher education leader in innovative teaching, research and public service, the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill consistently ranks as one of the nation’s top public universities. Known for its beautiful campus, world-class medical care, commitment to the arts and top athletic programs, Carolina is an ideal place to teach, work and learn. One of the best college towns and best places to live in the United States, Chapel Hill has diverse social, cultural, recreation and professional opportunities that span the campus and community. University employees can choose from a wide range of professional training opportunities for career growth, skill development and lifelong learning and enjoy exclusive perks for numerous retail, restaurant and performing arts discounts, savings on local child care centers and special rates on select campus events. UNC-Chapel Hill offers full-time employees a comprehensive benefits package, paid leave, and a variety of health, life and retirement plans and additional programs that support a healthy work/life balance.
The UNC School of Medicine has a rich tradition of excellence and care. Our mission is to improve the health and wellbeing of North Carolinians, and others whom we serve. We accomplish this by providing leadership and excellence in the interrelated areas of patient care, education, and research. We strive to promote faculty, staff, and learner development in a diverse, respectful environment where our colleagues demonstrate professionalism, enhance learning, and create personal and professional sustainability. We optimize our partnership with the UNC Health System through close collaboration and commitment to service.
Our vision is to be the nation’s leading public school of medicine. We are ranked 2nd in primary care education among all US schools of medicine and 5th among public peers in NIH research funding. Our Allied Health Department is home to five top-ranked divisions, and we are home to 18 top-ranked clinical and basic science departments in NIH research funding.
Our mission is to improve the health and well-being of North Carolinians and others whom we serve. We accomplish this by providing leadership and excellence in the interrelated areas of patient care, education, and research.
The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill Radiation Oncology department invites board certified/board eligible applicants to apply for a full-time clinical faculty position to serve in its Wake/Johnston County division. This division encompasses 5 clinics, including UNC/Rex hospital in Raleigh and 4 freestanding facilities in Wakefield, East Raleigh, Clayton, and Smithfield. The centers are staffed by nine radiation oncologists, who work closely with colleagues in medical and surgical oncology at all sites. Formal programs currently exist in Thoracic, Breast, Gyn, GI and GU oncology, with a robust patient navigation system, weekly tumor boards for each of these sites, and an active research program. We have active programs in SRS/SBRT and HDR brachytherapy. We are seeking candidates with excellent training, strong rapport with colleagues and referring physicians and willingness to grow programs with us. We work closely with faculty at UNC in Chapel in the areas of clinical trials, IORT, brachytherapy. Opportunities exist for clinical trials research and operational leadership. At this time, we are seeking candidates to work full time across our centers. Physicians within the practice have primary work assignments and support each other with clinical coverage/rotations across the sites.
The greater Wake/Johnston County area is a wonderful place to live and raise a family with a temperate climate, proximity to both the mountains and coast, an international airport, an abundance of outdoor activities, and a rapidly expanding restaurant and cultural scene. Wake County is one of the fastest growing metropolitan areas in the country.
For more information please contact Laura Oakes at laura.oakes@unchealth.unc.edu or call 336-710-7986.
Job Details
Legal Employer: STATE
Entity: UNC Faculty Physicians
Organization Unit: Talent Acquisition
Work Type: Full Time
Standard Hours Per Week: 40.00
Work Assignment Type: Onsite
Work Schedule: Day Job
Location of Job: US:NC:Chapel Hill
Exempt From Overtime: Exempt: No
This is a State position employed by UNC Health Care System with UNC Health benefits. If, however, you are presently an employee of another North Carolina agency and currently participate in TSERS or the ORP, you will be eligible to continue participating in those plans at UNC Health.
Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.
UNC Health makes reasonable accommodations for applicants' and employees' religious practices and beliefs, as well as applicants and employees with disabilities. All interested applicants are invited to apply for career opportunities. Please email applicant.accommodations@unchealth.unc.edu if you need a reasonable accommodation to search and/or to apply for a career opportunity.
