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Description
Your passion belongs at UNC Health. Join more than 56,000 teammates working together to improve the health and well-being of the communities we serve across North Carolina.
UNC Health is seeking a clinically oriented, board-certified or board-eligible Radiation Oncologist to join our cancer care team at UNC Health Appalachian in a part-time, flexible capacity . This opportunity is ideal for physicians seeking reduced clinical hours, semi-retirement, academic balance, or supplemental practice while remaining engaged in a high-quality multidisciplinary oncology program. The selected physician will support radiation oncology services at the Seby B. Jones Regional Cancer Center in Boone, North Carolina, working alongside experienced medical and surgical oncology colleagues. We offer structured disease-site programs in thoracic, breast, GI, GYN, and GU oncology, as well as weekly multidisciplinary tumor boards, robust patient navigation, and access to clinical trials through our partnership with UNC Health in Chapel Hill.
Physicians will benefit from a collaborative practice environment, advanced treatment technology, and scheduling flexibility tailored to individual availability and organizational needs.
Practice Highlights
Flexible part-time schedule with customizable clinical commitment
Strong collegial partnerships across oncology specialties
New Varian TrueBeam with 6 DOF couch
Active SRS/SBRT, IMRT, and electron therapy programs
Weekly multidisciplinary tumor boards
Dedicated patient navigation and supportive services
Access to academic resources and clinical trial opportunities through UNC Health
Why UNC Radiation Oncology
UNC Health is a nationally recognized leader in patient care, education, and research. Our mission is to improve health and well-being through excellence in patient care while fostering a collaborative and supportive environment for physicians and teams.
This flexible part-time role offers the opportunity to practice high-quality radiation oncology while maintaining work-life balance and enjoying the lifestyle benefits of the North Carolina High Country.
About the Seby B. Jones Regional Cancer Center
The Seby B. Jones Regional Cancer Center opened in 1993 as part of Watauga Medical Center and serves patients throughout the High Country region of North Carolina. The center offers a multidisciplinary approach to cancer prevention, diagnosis, and treatment through advanced technology and a highly skilled team of oncology professionals. The American College of Surgeons awarded the Commission on Cancer Three-Year Accreditation to the Seby B. Jones Regional Cancer Center in 2023, continuing a longstanding accreditation history dating back to 1997. Through its partnership with UNC Health, the center provides patients access to specialized expertise, innovative treatment options, and coordinated cancer care close to home.
Living in Boone, North Carolina
Living in Boone offers a unique blend of mountain living, outdoor recreation, and vibrant community life. Nestled in the Blue Ridge Mountains, the area provides year-round opportunities for hiking, skiing, cycling, fishing, and exploring the scenic Blue Ridge Parkway. Home to Appalachian State University, Boone offers a lively cultural atmosphere, excellent restaurants, local shops, and a welcoming community, all within one of North Carolina's most beautiful regions.
Qualifications
MD or DO degree
Board Certified or Board Eligible in Radiation Oncology
Eligible for medical licensure in North Carolina
Commitment to delivering exceptional, patient-centered cancer care
For more information, please contact Laura Oakes at
Other Information
Job Details
Legal Employer: STATE
Entity: UNC Faculty Physicians
Organization Unit: FP RadOnc Statewide Appalachian Passthrough
Work Type: Part Time
Standard Hours Per Week: 20.00
Work Assignment Type: Onsite
Work Schedule: Day Job
Location of Job: US:NC:Boone
Exempt From Overtime: Exempt: Yes
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 race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, status as a protected veteran or political affiliation.
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