Radiation Oncologist

Mayo Career Site UK; Rochester (MN); On-site; USD 350,000 - 550,000; Full time

Job summary

Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minnesota seeks a radiation oncologist to care for genitourinary cancers and metastatic disease, employing IMRT, SBRT/SRS, and proton beam therapy within a multidisciplinary team.

Candidates should demonstrate exceptional clinical skills and are encouraged to participate in education and research, with involvement in Mayo Clinic's residency program.

Qualifications

• Exceptional clinical competency required; education and research participation expected.
• Candidates include current radiation oncologists and graduating residents.
• Fully accredited residency program with opportunities for teaching and mentorship.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive radiation therapy using IMRT, SBRT/SRS, and proton therapy.
• Engage in education and research activities and mentor residents.
• Collaborate in multidisciplinary cancer care teams.

Skills

Genitourinary cancer treatment

Multidisciplinary collaboration

Clinical excellence

Tools

IMRT

SBRT/SRS

Proton beam therapy

Job description

The Department of Radiation Oncology at Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minnesota, is seeking a radiation oncologist with priority given to candidates interested in genitourinary and/or in metastasis-directed and palliative radiotherapy. The radiation oncologist will employ all radiation modalities, including IMRT, SBRT/SRS, and proton beam therapy, within a multidisciplinary team caring for patients with genitourinary cancers and with metastatic disease across all primary sites. Candidates should have exceptional clinical competency but will also be expected to participate in education and research activities. Both current practicing radiation oncologists and graduating residents are encouraged to apply.

The Mayo Clinic Department of Radiation Oncology in Rochester, Minnesota is a leading center for innovation and excellence in patient care. The department has a fully accredited residency program with 12 medical residents and the position includes participation in education efforts for residents and medical students. A wide diversity of treatment modalities are available, including six LINACs, a four gantry proton center, brachytherapy, SBRT, intraoperative radiotherapy, Gamma Knife, clinical trials, and translational research. Over 4,000 patients are treated yearly within the department, consisting of more than 40 physicians.

Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minnesota was ranked the No. 1 hospital overall by Newsweek and the U.S. News & World Report Best Hospitals, and ranked No.4 in the nation in cancer. Mayo Clinic Comprehensive Cancer Center is a National Cancer Institute (NCI)-designated comprehensive cancer center - the only one with three geographic sites - in Phoenix/Scottsdale, Ariz.; Jacksonville, Fla.; and Rochester, Minn. The Cancer Center receives over $100 million in competitive peer-review grants annually, including the NCI's highly sought Specialized Programs of Research Excellence (SPORE) grants.