Radiation Oncologist, Open Rank
🔍 San Antonio
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- Faculty
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- School of Medicine
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- 26000061 Requisition #
Radiation Oncologist: Breast Cancer (Open Rank)
Position
The Department of Radiation Oncology at the Joe R. & Teresa Lozano Long School of Medicine at UT Health San Antonio invites applications for a clinical faculty position with expertise in treating breast cancers. Radiation Oncology faculty provide clinical services at the Mays Cancer Center—an NCI-Designated Cancer Center—using external-beam treatments and advanced modalities such as SRS/SBRT, brachytherapy and radiopharmaceuticals.
Department
The Department of Radiation Oncology is ACR accredited and comprises three integrated divisions—Clinical Radiation Oncology, Medical Physics, and Radiobiology—with 20 faculty supported by expert dosimetrists, therapists, nurses, APPs and research staff. Operations span 36K sq ft of clinical and research space, with an adjacent 144 bed Multi-Specialty Research Hospital designed to support and focus on cancer patients.
Our Breast Cancer program brings together a collaborative, multidisciplinary team of physicians across medical oncology, surgical oncology, and radiation oncology. This team is supported by a network of specialized services, including nurse navigation, oncology nutrition, social work, and genetic counseling, that patients receive coordinated care. The Cancer Center plays leadership role in San Antonio Breast Cancer Symposium (SABCS), one of the worlds’ premier breast oncology meetings. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to engage in national and international academic dialogue, collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, and contribute to the institution’s presence in advancing breast cancer research and care.
Education Programs
Our education ecosystem includes an ACGME accredited radiation oncology medical residency program, a CAMPEP accredited graduate medical physics education program (PhD and DMP tracks), a CAMPEP accredited Medical Physics residency program, and a JRCERT accredited medical dosimetry program with faculty actively involved in curriculum design, didactics, and scholarly development.
Research Programs
The department sustains a NIH-funded portfolio across clinical, translational, and basic radiation sciences, with access to campus-wide cores in genomics, imaging, proteomics, and biostatistics, strong team-science collaborations across UT Health San Antonio and the Mays Cancer Center, and institutional support for pilot funding, grant development, research staff integration, and tailored protected time.
Qualifications
Candidates must hold an MD/DO (or equivalent), be board-eligible or board-certified in Radiation Oncology by the American Board of Radiology. Preferred qualifications include leadership in disease-site programs, demonstrated excellence in clinical care, clinical research, teaching and/or experience in the development of advanced radiation programs. Apply for position #26000061 at https://wp.uthscsa.edu/careers.
Selected faculty rank and tenure status will be commensurate with experience/qualifications.
Why San Antonio
San Antonio, one of the nation’s largest and fastest-growing cities, offers an affordable quality of life with a rich cultural fabric. Residents and visitors enjoy the famed River Walk, the Pearl District’s dining and markets, and the UNESCO-designated San Antonio Missions, along with museums, performing arts, and year-round festivals underscoring its momentum and diversity. With easy access to the Texas Hill Country, there is easy access to the Texas Hill Country for hiking, cycling, and wineries.
UT Health San Antonio is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer including protected veterans and persons with disabilities. All faculty appointments are designated as security sensitive positions.
Benefits Overview
UT Health San Antonio offers an excellent benefits package for its employees. Employees who work at least 20 hours a week, with an appointment of at least 4.5 months, are eligible for benefits.
Medical- UT SELECT Medical insurance is offered free for fulltime employees and administered by Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas. Family members can be added to the plan through payroll deduction. Employees and their dependents can also receive discounted copays and coinsurance when using UT Health Physicians, a network of 800 premier physicians including more than 100 specialists. Employees receive $50,000 of group term life insurance and $50,000 of basic accidental death and dismemberment insurance for free, with options to purchase additional employee and dependent coverage for both at group rates.
Dental - Three dental insurance plan options are available for employees and their families through Delta Dental Insurance Company, two PPOs and one dental HMO plan. Both PPO plans allow employees to choose any licensed dentist.
Vision- Fully insured Vision Care benefits are offered by Superior Vision Services. Two vision plan options that offer either standard or enhanced vision benefits.
Disability- Employees can enroll in the Disability Insurance which provides income if a non-work related illness or injury prevents you from working.
FSAs- Employees can enroll in flexible spending accounts (FSAs) to set aside money from earnings before taxes for qualifying dependent day care expenses or out-of-pocket health care expenses.
Retirement- Employees are eligible for either the Teacher Retirement System (TRS) or the Optional Retirement Plan (ORP). TRS is a defined benefit retirement plan which UT Health matches employee contributions. ORP is for eligible faculty staff employees. Voluntary retirement programs are also available to invest before- or after-tax dollars with the choice of five quality retirement plan providers.
Time Off- A generous leave program offers multiple paid leave options:
Front-loaded Paid Time Off: 128 to 208 hours (16 to 26 days) of Paid Time Off based on years of service, given at the start of each fiscal year. PTO may be prorated in year one based on date of hire.
Extended Illness Bank: 8 hours (1 day) accrued per month which can be used for illness or injury after one day of Paid Time Off is taken.
Paid Family Leave: Up to 240 hours (6 weeks) to care for a spouse, child, or parent after 6 months of consecutive employment.
Holidays: 12 set paid holidays each fiscal year.
Discounts- Employees enjoy a range of discounts on services, tickets, and gym membership.
UT Health San Antonio is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer including protected veterans and persons with disabilities. All faculty appointments are designated as security sensitive positions.
