Radiation Oncologist: Durham, NC, VA Medical Center

Duke Health

Durham, NC

JOB DETAILS
SKILLS
Cancer, Clinical Research, Clinical Trial, Diversity, Genetics, Mentoring, Military, Professional Services, Radiation Therapy, Realtime Transport Protocol, Research & Development (R&D), Simulation
LOCATION
Durham, NC
POSTED
3 days ago

The Duke University Department of Radiation Oncology is seeking a board-certified/board eligible Radiation Oncologist to join our exceptional team focusing on the management of patients at the Durham VA Medical Center in Durham, NC.  

  • Highly motivated individuals are sought to develop their professional careers as employees of the Duke University Department of Radiation Oncology, which provides professional services at the Durham VA Medical Center.
  • The ideal candidate should be clinically and academically oriented, looking to develop clinical and research programs using radiation for oncologic and non-oncologic indications.
  • The candidate will be expected to supervise and mentor trainees in the resident-led Durham VA Medical Center Radiation Oncology clinic.
  • The candidate will be expected to engage with the Duke Cancer Institutes internationally recognized multidisciplinary programs.
  • Experienced candidates are encouraged to apply. New graduates will also be considered.
  • Academic rank and salary will be commensurate with prior experience and skill set.

The Durham VA Medical Center Radiation Oncology Service offers cutting-edge radiation treatment and special procedures, including SBRT, IMRT/IGRT, and SRS. A new Radiation Oncology Center is planned to open in the fall of 2026 with two matched TrueBeam linear accelerators with kV/CBCT for IGRT, SBRT, SRS, surface guided therapy, as well as in department CT simulation.  The DVAMC uses ARIA/Eclipse information management/treatment planning systems.  The DVAMC Radiation Oncology Service actively participates in investigator-initiated, Cooperative Group, as well as VA Cooperative Study Program clinical trials with robust accrual. 

Visit Duke Radiation Oncology

The greater Triangle area of Raleigh, Durham, and Chapel Hill has a population of more than two million residents, which offers diverse opportunities. From urban loft living to suburban and rural family homes with acreage - there are options for every lifestyle. The Research Triangle Park (RTP) lies in the midst of the area, a globally prominent research and development center conceived around the main academic centers - Duke University, University of North Carolina-Chapel Hill, and North Carolina State University. This trio of leading universities, combined with the RTP, has helped create a region that is culturally diverse, economically resilient, and nationally recognized as a wonderful place to live.  To learn more about the Duke and Greater Triangle communities, visit https://www.discoverdurham.com/

With a deep commitment to attracting and retaining a diverse staff, Duke University will honor your experiences, perspectives, and unique identity. Together, our community strives to create and maintain working, learning, and care environments that are inclusive, equitable, and welcoming. 

Duke is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to providing employment opportunity without regard to an individual's age, color, disability, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, race, religion (including pregnancy and pregnancy-related conditions), sexual orientation, or military status. 

Duke aspires to create a community built on collaboration, innovation, creativity, and belonging. Our collective success depends on the robust exchange of ideasan exchange that is best when the rich diversity of our perspectives, backgrounds, and experiences flourishes. To achieve this exchange, it is essential that all members of the community feel secure and welcome, that the contributions of all individuals are respected, and that all voices are heard. All members of our community have a responsibility to uphold these values.

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About the Company

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Duke Health

Duke Health conceptually integrates the Duke University School of Medicine, Duke-NUS Medical School, Duke University School of Nursing, Duke University Health System, our physician practice, Duke Health Integrated Practice, and incorporates the health and health research programs within the Duke Global Health Institute as well as those in schools and centers across Duke University, including the Duke Robert J. Margolis Institute for Health Policy. Duke Health is committed to conducting innovative basic and clinical research, rapidly translating breakthrough discoveries to patient care and population health, providing a unique educational experience to future clinical and scientific leaders, improving the health of populations, and actively seeking policy and intervention-based solutions to complex global health challenges. Underlying these ambitions is a belief that Duke Health is a destination for outstanding people and a dedication to continually explore new ways to help our people grow, collaborate and succeed.
COMPANY SIZE
10,000 employees or more
INDUSTRY
Healthcare Services
WEBSITE
https://careers.dukehealth.org/