Duke Radiation Oncology - Medical Director - Proton Therapy Program

World Oncology Network; Durham (NC); On-site; USD 350,000 - 650,000; Full time

Job summary

Duke University Hospital in Durham, NC seeks a Radiation Oncologist for a Medical Director role focused on proton therapy. This leadership position oversees protocol development, staff training, and clinical research within the Duke Health system.

Ideal candidates are clinically and academically oriented, with experience and motivation to advance proton therapy programs and participate in multidisciplinary care across the Triangle region.

Responsibilities

• Establish protocols for the proton center once opened.
• Develop proton clinical protocols.
• Oversee the training of staff Radiation Oncologists.
• Support clinical research initiatives in proton therapy.
• Engage the surrounding medical community to advance care.
• Maintain the highest standards of patient care and safety.
• Monitor reimbursement landscape affecting proton therapy.
• Coordinate multidisciplinary clinics, tumor boards, and related research.

Job description

The Duke University Department of Radiation Oncology is seeking a Radiation Oncologist for a Medical Director role to focus on Proton Therapy at Duke University Hospital in Durham, NC.

Medical Director responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Establish protocols for the yet-to-be-opened Proton Center.
• Develop proton clinical protocols.
• Oversee the training of staff Radiation Oncologists.
• Support clinical research.
• Engage the surrounding medical community.
• Maintain highest standards.
• Keep abreast of the latest treatment indications for the delivery of proton therapy for our patients.
• Understand and monitor the changing reimbursement landscape.
• Includes multi-disciplinary clinics, tumor boards, and research initiatives.

Ideal candidates:

• Highly motivated individuals are sought to develop their professional careers within the Duke University Department of Radiation Oncology and the Duke Cancer Institute.
• Clinically and academically oriented.
• Experienced candidates encouraged to apply.

Duke Health offers a robust compensation plan that rewards clinical productivity and academic excellence. Salary and faculty title will be commensurate with training and experience, and the focus of the role.

Duke benefits include:

• retirement planning
• health insurance
• CME
• relocation
• college tuition assistance for dependent children

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