Assistant/Associate/Full Professor of Radiation Oncology (NTT or T/TT) - Radiation Oncologist
University of Missouri - Columbia (MU)
Columbia, MO
Full-time
Health Care Provider
Posted on April 25, 2024
Job Description
The University of Missouri's School of Medicine, Department of Radiation Oncology, chaired by Dr. Bo Lu, is expanding, and searching for a full-time Radiation Oncologist who wish to build a world-class, specialized clinical practice at Ellis Fischel Cancer Center. Our ideal candidates will provide the highest level of care to our patients, who come to us with the most complex cases from across our region. The applicant will have the opportunity to provide clinical radiation oncology services, as well as lead the growth of research and scholarly activities related to oncology and cancer.
Job Details
• Responsibilities are:
o Expected mix of teaching to clinical work:
~80% Clinical
~10% Teaching/Education
~10% Administration
• Equipment & Treatments Provided
o Trilogy Linear Accelerators
o True Beam Linear Accelerators
o Varian Ethos
o Stereotactic Radiation Therapy (SRT)
o Stereotactic Radiosurgery (SRS)
o Brachytherapy
• Support
o Radiation Dosimetrists
o Radiation Therapists
o Radiation Physicists
o Radiation Oncology Nurses
About Us
Greater than 600 new patients undergo radiation therapy each year including both adult and pediatric patients. Our radiation team works with other specialized medical doctors to provide our patients with optimal cancer treatment. Every week, doctors--surgeons, oncologists, pathologists and radiologists—involved in treating a specific site of disease meet for tumor boards to discuss, review and develop the optimal treatment plan for each patient.
Opportunities to collaborate with researchers and clinician-scientists abound at the University of Missouri. Being part of the four-campus, land-grant University of Missouri System provides access to rich resources and distinctive capabilities. Strong industry partnerships with Cerner, Siemens Healthineers, Thermo-Fischer and others enables us to accelerate discovery and innovation. We also offer collaboration opportunities at Siteman Cancer Center to conduct joint projects, publications, and/or grant funding.
Looking to the future, we are making a huge investment in medical research. The NextGen Precision Health Institute is a $220 million, 265,000-square-foot research facility that is a hub where scientists and clinicians collaborate with experts in other disciplines. The facility is equipped for every step of the translational research process and houses a MAGNETOM Terra 7 Tesla (7T) MRI scanner, the first of its kind in Missouri.
The University of Missouri has unparalleled infrastructure and basic science faculty collaborators to develop the next generation of radiopharmaceuticals for imaging and therapy. With the largest University research reactor in the US (MURR) producing Iodine-131, Lutetium-177 and the new wave of beta emitting radionuclides and new infrastructure for pre-clinical and human imaging.
Greater than 600 new patients undergo radiation therapy each year including both adult and pediatric patients.
Qualifications
MD/DO, Board-Certified/Board-eligible in Radiation Oncology
Candidates will be Evaluted on:proven leadership experience in both clinical radiation oncology and cancer research.
Application Materials
Be prepared to upload a CV.
Benefit Eligibility
This position is eligible for University benefits. The University offers a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental and vision plans, retirement, and educational fee discounts. For additional information on University benefits, please visit the Faculty & Staff Benefits website athttp://www.umsystem.edu/totalrewards/benefits
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