Description

Radiation Oncologist (MD/DO) - UNC Cancer Care at Rockingham

Job ID: 229746
Location: Eden, NC
Facility/Division: UNC Faculty Physicians
Status: Full Time
Shift: Day Job

Description:

Your passion belongs at UNC Health. Join more than 56,000 teammates working together to improve the health and well-being of the communities we serve across North Carolina.

UNC Health is currently seeking a clinically oriented, board-certified or board-eligible Radiation Oncologist (MD/DO) to join our cancer care team at UNC Cancer Care at Rockingham. 

This full-time position will support radiation oncology services at our location in Eden, NC . You’ll join a collaborative and experienced local team and work closely with colleagues from across our system. Our Linear Accelerator delivers 3-Dimensional Conformal Radiation Therapy, Intensity Modulated Radiation Therapy (IMRT), Image Guided Radiation Therapy (IGRT), Electron Beam Therapy, and Stereotactic Body Radiation Therapy (SBRT). We have technology for Surface Guided Radiation Therapy (SGRT) and Deep Inspiration Breath Hold (DIBH). We offer weekly multi-disciplinary tumor boards, robust patient navigation, and hybrid decentralized clinical trials provided through our close partnership with the UNC Radiation Oncology Department. We welcome candidates interested in community care alone or community care and research opportunities as well as those interested in operational leadership roles. 

Practice Highlights: 

• The only Radiation Oncology Program in Rockingham County 
• Strong collegial partnerships across specialties and across the state 
• Elekta Infinity linear accelerator with MOSAIQ OIS with system-wide transition to Varian/ARIA currently underway. 
• Active programs in SBRT, electron therapy, photon therapy (3D/IMRT/VMAT) 
• On-site support for patient navigation and disease-specific tumor boards 
• Close collaboration with UNC radiation oncology team across academic and network sites with integrated peer review and multi-disciplinary conferences 

About the Ideal Candidate: 

• MD or DO from an accredited medical school 
• Completion of an ACGMEaccredited Radiation Oncology residency program 
• Boardcertified or boardeligible in Radiation Oncology (ABR) 
• Eligible for or ability to obtain North Carolina medical licensure 
• Strong clinical skills with experience or interest in treating a broad mix of solid tumor malignancies 
• Commitment to highquality, patientcentered care in a multidisciplinary setting 
• Ability to collaborate effectively with medical oncology, surgical oncology, and support services 
• Interest in program development, quality improvement, or operational leadership encouraged 
• Experience or interest in advanced radiation techniques (e.g., IMRT, stereotactic therapies) preferred 
• Participation in tumor boards, care conferences, and clinical pathway development 
• Interest in clinical trials or academic collaboration 

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 UNC Cancer Care at Rockingham: 

UNC Cancer Care at Rockingham is located on the campus of UNC Health Rockingham. We provide care to the residents of Rockingham, Guilford, Caswell, Pittsylvania and Henry counties. Our patients have a resource to help them understand their diagnoses, respond to their questions and concerns, and serve as a liaison to coordinate care. UNC Health Cancer Care at Rockingham offers a unique opportunity to practice highquality, patientcentered oncology in a closeknit community setting, while remaining fully integrated with the UNC Lineberger Comprehensive Cancer Center, one of the nation’s leading NCIdesignated cancer centers. Physicians at Rockingham deliver comprehensive cancer care close to home for patients across northcentral North Carolina and southern Virginia, supported by the clinical standards, expertise, and care pathways of UNC Lineberger. This connection ensures evidencebased treatment, access to subspecialty consultation and tumor boards, and alignment with academic best practices within a flexible, communityfocused practice environment. As part of the UNC Health Cancer Service Line, providers in Eden are members of a statewide, integrated oncology network that values career flexibility, collaboration, and longterm growth. Whether clinically focused or academically engaged, physicians at Rockingham benefit from being part of one cancer program, many practice settings, and a shared mission to advance cancer care across North Carolina. 

Living in the Area: 

Eden is a welcoming city of approximately 15,000 residents located in the Piedmont Region. Physicians enjoy the benefits of smalltown living with meaningful regional impact. Local and regional amenities include rivers, lakes, state parks, a historic downtown, restaurants, wineries, breweries, and a nostalgic drivein theater. Additional location highlights: 

• Approximately 25 miles from Greensboro, NC 
• 39 minutes to Piedmont Triad International Airport 
• Approximately 1.5 hours to RaleighDurham International Airport 
• Lower cost of living with access to golf, festivals, and outdoor recreation 
• Convenient travel to the North Carolina mountains (~2 hours) and coast (~3 hours) 

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

Other Information

Job Details

Legal Employer: STATE

Entity: UNC Faculty Physicians

Organization Unit: FP RadOnc Statewide Rockingham Passthrough 

Work Type: Full Time

Standard Hours Per Week: 40.00

Work Schedule: Day Job

Location of Job: US:NC:Eden

Exempt From Overtime: Exempt: Yes

Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

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.