Associate Professor - ONC Radiation Oncology
Department:
- SOM KC Radiation Oncology
- Radiation Oncology
Position Title: Associate Professor - ONC Radiation Oncology
Job Family Group: Academic, Contingent Workers, Professional Staff
Job Description Summary
The Radiation Oncology Associate Professor will treat cancer and other diseases using targeted high-energy radiation therapy.
Job Description
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. https://www.kumc.edu/human-resources/benefits.html
Employee Type
Regular
Time Type
Full time
Application Instructions
To learn more and apply online, please visit https://kumc.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/kumc-jobs/job/Kansas-City-Metro-Area/Associate-Professor---ONC-Radiation-Oncology_JR010316-1 or go to https://careers.kumc.edu/ and search for position number JR010316.
Applications must be submitted directly through the KU Medical Center website to be considered for this position. Any applications submitted via email or this website will NOT be reviewed or considered.
About KU Medical Center
The University of Kansas Medical Center's mission is to educate exceptional health care professionals through a full range of undergraduate, graduate, professional, postdoctoral and continuing education programs in the schools of Medicine, Nursing and Health Professions. KU Medical Center also advances the health sciences through world-class research programs; provides compassionate and state-of-the-art patient care in an academic medical center environment; and works with communities in every Kansas county to improve the health of Kansans. Learn more at www.kumc.edu.
Benefits
KUMC offers a range of great benefits that support employees and eligible family members. Our health insurance benefits begin on hire date and KUMC offers other exciting benefits such as paid parental leave, generous employer retirement contributions and other resources to improve health and well-being. For more information, please visit https://www.kumc.edu/human-resources/benefits.html
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