Radiation Oncology Physician (MD/DO) - Per diem - UNC Health Appalachian

UNC Health Care System
  • Boone, NC
    8 days ago

    Job Description

    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 provide per diem coverage at the Seby B. Jones Regional Cancer Center in Boone, North Carolina. This flexible opportunity offers the chance to practice within a collaborative, multidisciplinary oncology program while providing coverage support for an established and growing cancer center. The selected physician will work closely with medical oncology, surgical oncology, and other specialty colleagues to deliver high-quality, patient-centered cancer care. Our program features structured disease-site programs in thoracic, breast, gastrointestinal, gynecologic, and genitourinary oncology, as well as weekly multidisciplinary tumor boards and access to clinical trial resources through our partnership with UNC Health in Chapel Hill. 

    Practice Highlights 

    • Flexible per diem schedule 
    • Collaborative multidisciplinary cancer care team 
    • New Varian TrueBeam linear accelerator with 6 DOF couch 
    • Active SRS/SBRT, IMRT, and electron therapy programs 
    • Weekly multidisciplinary tumor boards 
    • On-site patient navigation and supportive care services 
    • Partnership with UNC Health and access to academic resources 

    Why UNC Radiation Oncology 

    UNC Health is a nationally recognized leader in patient care, education, and research. Physicians benefit from a collaborative environment dedicated to delivering exceptional care while advancing innovation in oncology treatment. This per diem opportunity offers the ability to contribute to an established regional cancer program while maintaining scheduling flexibility. 

    About the Seby B. Jones Regional Cancer Center 

    The Seby B. Jones Regional Cancer Center, located on the campus of Watauga Medical Center in Boone, NC, provides comprehensive cancer services for patients throughout the High Country region. The center offers radiation oncology, medical oncology, chemotherapy, immunotherapy, and supportive care services through a multidisciplinary approach to cancer treatment. The center received a Three-Year Accreditation from the American College of Surgeons Commission on Cancer® in 2023 and has maintained continuous accreditation since 1997. Through its affiliation with UNC Health, patients have access to specialized expertise, clinical innovation, and coordinated cancer care close to home. 

    About Boone, North Carolina 

    Nestled in the Blue Ridge Mountains, Boone offers stunning scenery, abundant outdoor recreation, and a welcoming mountain community. Enjoy hiking, skiing, fishing, and easy access to the Blue Ridge Parkway while experiencing the charm of a vibrant university town. Boone's combination of natural beauty, excellent quality of life, and four-season climate makes it a desirable destination for both work and leisure. 

    Qualifications 

    • MD or DO degree 
    • Board Certified or Board Eligible in Radiation Oncology 
    • Eligible for medical licensure in North Carolina 
    • Commitment to high-quality, patient-centered oncology care 

    For more information, please contact Laura Oakes at

    http://laura.oakes@unchealth.unc.edu

    Legal Employer: STATE

    Entity: UNC Faculty Physicians

    Organization Unit: FP RadOnc Statewide Appalachian Passthrough

    Work Type: Per Diem

    Standard Hours Per Week: 4.00

    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.

    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.

    Numbers & Facts

    LocationBoone, NC

    Skills

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