Associate Professor ONC Radiation Oncology

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Key Roles and 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.

This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. It is only a summary of the typical functions of the job not an exhaustive list of all possible job responsibilities tasks duties and assignments. Furthermore job duties responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Required Qualifications:

Education: Doctor of Medicine

Work Experience:

• 2 years of Radiation Oncology experience

• Experience in 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.

Preferred Qualifications:

Education: Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine

Work Experience:

• 5 years of Radiation Oncology experience

Required Documents:

• Resume/CV

• Cover Letter

If selected as a final candidate for this position you may be required to complete the Association of American of Universities Representations and Warranties document and sign a release of records that will allow the University of Kansas Medical Center to conduct a further background check with former employers. A copy of the Representations and Warranties document can be found here.

Comprehensive Benefits Package:

Coverage begins on day one for health dental and vision insurance and includes health expense accounts with generous employer contributions if the employee participates in a qualifying health plan. Employer-paid life insurance long-term disability insurance and various additional voluntary insurance plans are available. Paid time off including vacation and sick begins accruing upon hire plus ten paid holidays. One paid discretionary day is available after six months of employment and 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 and additional voluntary retirement programs (457 or 403b) are available. Type: Regular

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