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CommonSpirit Health lists this Radiation Oncologist opportunity in lexington, Kentucky. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Job Summary and Responsibilities
nAs our Radiation Oncology Physician, you will join CHI Saint Joseph Medical Group, part of CommonSpirit Health, in Lexington, Kentucky. You will become part of a collaborative oncology program with an established referral base, meaningful opportunities for long-term growth, and the resources of one of the nation's largest health systems.
nEvery day you will provide primarily outpatient Radiation Oncology care at Saint Joseph Hospital and Saint Joseph East Hospital, with a low volume of hospital consultations.
nTo be successful in this role, you will be a board-certified or board-eligible Radiation Oncology physician comfortable with all external beam treatment modalities. The leading disease sites include breast, lung, colorectal, and head and neck cancers. You will bring strong clinical skills, a collaborative mindset, and an interest in helping grow the program, with the potential to develop into a future Medical Director role.
nnnMonday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. with 36 patient-facing hours
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nnNo call
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nnManage an average of approximately 20 patients on treatment each day.
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nnCollaborate with two employed Radiation Oncologists, three Medical Oncologists, two Surgical Oncologists, one Radiation Oncology APP, four Radiation Therapists, one RN, two office coordinators, and employed dosimetry and physics teams.
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nnEpic EMR and MOSAIQ, with Eclipse planning software, onsite CT simulation, and current Elekta equipment as the program prepares for a move to a new location with new equipment.
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n nWe are offering a competitive base salary with productivity and quality incentives, as well as a recruitment package that may include a sign-on bonus, relocation assistance, student loan repayment, and a residency stipend. Benefits include comprehensive medical, dental, vision, and retirement coverage, paid time off, a CME allowance, malpractice coverage, strong operational and administrative support, and the stability and resources of a national health system. Final compensation and recruitment incentives will be discussed directly with qualified candidates and may vary based on experience, training, location, and specialty.
nJob Requirements
nRequired
nnnDoctor of Medicine (MD) or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO) degree from an accredited institution
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nnBoard-certified or board-eligible in Radiation Oncology
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nnActive Medical License in the State of Kentucky, or ability to obtain prior to employment
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nnDEA certificate
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nnCompletion of ACGME Radiation Oncology Residency
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n nWhere You'll Work
nAbout CHI Saint Joseph Medical Group and CHI Saint Joseph Health
nCHI Saint Joseph Medical Group is part of CHI Saint Joseph Health and CommonSpirit Health, serving patients throughout Lexington and central and eastern Kentucky. The Radiation Oncology program is supported by established cancer care services, an employed medical group, and close alignment with Saint Joseph Hospital and Saint Joseph East Hospital.
nAdditional facility and program details:
nSaint Joseph Hospital is a 433-bed hospital in Lexington and was founded in 1877 as Lexington's first hospital. Saint Joseph East is a 217-bed full-service community hospital serving Fayette and surrounding counties.
nCancer care services in Lexington include radiation oncology, medical oncology/hematology, surgical oncology, breast care, hepatobiliary surgery, infusion services, imaging, and related outpatient support.
nRadiation Oncology services are currently connected to Saint Joseph Hospital and Saint Joseph East, with Lexington cancer care locations including Bob-O-Link Drive and Blazer Parkway.
nThe program is planning a move to a new location with brand new equipment, with likely conversion to Varian and continued use of Eclipse planning software.
nThe opportunity offers established patient volume, a large employed referral base, and potential long-term medical director growth.
nThe Lexington oncology network includes two additional radiation oncologists, three medical oncologists, two surgical oncologists, one APP, employed dosimetry and physics, and dedicated clinic staff.
nThe practice is positioned within a broader CHI Saint Joseph Health network that serves central and eastern Kentucky through nearby hospitals, outpatient clinics, and referral relationships.
nAbout the Community - Lexington, Kentucky
nLocated in the heart of the Bluegrass region of Kentucky, Lexington offers the amenities of a growing metro area with a strong sense of community, family-friendly neighborhoods, access to universities, equine culture, bourbon tourism, outdoor recreation, and convenient regional travel.
nPhysicians and their families enjoy:
nnnA strong place for families, with established neighborhoods, access to public and private school options, and higher education anchors including the University of Kentucky and Transylvania University.
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nnOutdoor recreation including parks, trails, horse farms, Keeneland, the Kentucky Horse Park, and easy access to the Red River Gorge and other Bluegrass-region destinations.
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nnA vibrant local culture with restaurants, breweries, bourbon experiences, live music, college sports, arts, history, and year-round community events.
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nnBlue Grass Airport provides convenient local air travel with nonstop flights to multiple destinations and connecting access to major markets.
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nnA highly livable long-term home base for physicians seeking professional opportunity, manageable lifestyle, and a central Kentucky community with both regional reach and local character.
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n n#HEC
nPay Range
n$450,900 - $742,024 /year
nWe are an equal opportunity employer.
Worksite address
lexington, KY, 40598, US
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