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UNC Health is currently seeking a clinically oriented, board-certified or board-eligible Radiation Oncologist to join our cancer care team at UNC Health Appalachian. This full-time position will support radiation oncology services in Boone, NC. You’ll join a collaborative team working closely with medical and surgical oncology colleagues across our center. We offer structured disease-site programs in thoracic, breast, GI, GYN, and GU oncology, along with weekly multidisciplinary tumor boards, robust patient navigation, and access to clinical trials through our partnership with the main UNC campus in Chapel Hill. Our practices feature advanced technology including SRS/SBRT. We welcome candidates interested in clinical trials or operational leadership roles. 

Practice Highlights: 

• Strong collegial partnerships across specialties 

• New Varian Truebeam with 6 DOF couch 

• Active programs in SRS/SBRT, electron therapy, IMRT 

• On-site support for patient navigation and disease-site tumor boards 

Why UNC Radiation Oncology: 

UNC Health is a global leader in medical education, research, and patient care. Our mission is to improve health and well-being through excellence in patient care, education, and research—supported by a diverse, respectful, and collaborative environment. 

About the Seby B. Jones Regional Cancer Center: 

The Seby B. Jones Regional Cancer Center opened in 1993 as a part of Watauga Medical Center. Located in Boone, NC, the Cancer Center offers a multidisciplinary approach to the prevention, diagnosis and treatment of cancers. Through advanced technology and a highly trained staff, the Center offers exceptional diagnostic and treatment procedures that include radiation, chemotherapy, and immunotherapy. The Cancer Center also has an active focus on patient financial, clinical, and psychosocial navigation by an expert clinical team. The American College of Surgeons awarded the Commission on Cancer® Three Year Certification of Accreditation to Seby B. Jones Regional Cancer Center in October 2023 and is accredited through 2026. The Cancer Center has been CoC accredited since 1997. Recently, the Seby B. Jones Regional Cancer Center has formalized a partnership affiliation with UNC Hospitals in Chapel Hill. The partnership will focus on sharing best practices to ensure patient access and timely care. Both entities share a commitment to providing patients with the highest quality specialized cancer care and will work collaboratively for the benefit of patients in the High Country. 

Living in the Area: 

Living in Boone, NC, offers a unique blend of natural beauty and vibrant community life. Nestled in the heart of the Blue Ridge Mountains, Boone provides breathtaking landscapes and a plethora of outdoor activities, from hiking and skiing to exploring the scenic Blue Ridge Parkway. The town is home to Appalachian State University, infusing the area with a youthful energy and a rich cultural scene. Residents enjoy a friendly, small-town atmosphere with a variety of local shops, restaurants, and farmers' markets. Boone's four distinct seasons bring colorful foliage in the fall, snowy winters, blooming springs, and mild summers, making it a picturesque place to call home year-round. 

For more information, please contact Laura Oakes at laura.oakes@unchealth.unc.edu.

Job Details

Legal Employer: STATE
Entity: UNC Faculty Physicians
Organization Unit: FP RadOnc Community Appalachian Passthrough
Work Type: Full Time
Standard Hours Per Week: 40.00
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.