Radiation Oncologist - Radiation Medicine

Job Description Summary

The Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC), College of Medicine, Department of Radiation Medicine is seeking a full-time radiation oncologist to work at a new cancer center in Nexton, South Carolina, a satellite facility of MUSC Health, 24 miles northwest of the main MUSC campus in Charleston. The physician is expected to carry faculty rank based on experience and would have the opportunity to participate in clinical trials, resident education, and multidisciplinary patient care. The satellite center is a newly built facility with all new equipment including a Varian TrueBeam linear accelerator, Siemens CT-simulator, ARIA, EPIC EMR, and Eclipse treatment planning system. Staffing includes full-time onsite nursing and physics with hybrid coverage for dosimetry.

Entity

Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC - Univ)

Worker Type

Employee

Worker Sub-Type​

Faculty

Cost Center

CC001058 COM Radiation Oncology

Pay Rate Type

Salary

Pay Grade

University-00

Pay Range

0.00 - 0.00 - 0.000

Scheduled Weekly Hours

40

Work Shift

Job Description

The MUSC flagship campus in Charleston has additional treatment modalities and technical expertise to fully support the practice in Nexton.  The Charleston campus and nearby Mount Pleasant satellite host three Varian TrueBeam accelerators, a GammaKnife unit, and a Tomotherapy unit as well as two CT/Simulators, multiple treatment planning platforms, and strong LDR and HDR brachytherapy programs. The Department supports an ACGME-accredited residency program for physicians and a CAMPEP-accredited residency program for physicists. The physician would be afforded the opportunities for career advancement.  

Charleston is a charming, historical city with friendly people and a dynamic culture. The city is home to a symphony and a vibrant live-music scene, numerous galleries and museums, wonderful restaurants, multiple institutes of higher education, minor league baseball, hockey, and soccer teams, beautiful beaches, and year-round outdoor activities including ­­­­golf, tennis, and water sports.  In 2026, Charleston was voted the No. 1 city in the U.S. by Southern Living magazine, and 2nd in the U.S. by Travel + Leisure. 

The Charleston area, including Nexton, is one of the fastest growing regions of the country.  Opportunity for growth of the practice as well as great quality of life abound for a general radiation oncologist who would enjoy active support from, and involvement with, a major tertiary referral center and teaching hospital system, including the Hollings Cancer Center, an NCI-designated center.

Minimum Requirements:

Medical degree

Additional Job Description

Physical Requirements: (Note: The following descriptions are applicable to this section: Continuous - 6-8 hours per shift; Frequent - 2-6 hours per shift; Infrequent - 0-2 hours per shift) Ability to perform job functions in an upright position. (Frequent) Ability to perform job functions in a seated position. (Frequent) Ability to perform job functions while walking/mobile. (Frequent) Ability to work indoors. (Continuous) Ability to work outdoors in all weather and temperature extremes. (Infrequent) Ability to work in confined/cramped spaces. (Infrequent) Ability to perform job functions from kneeling positions. (Infrequent) Ability to squat and perform job functions. (Infrequent) Ability to perform 'pinching' operations. (Infrequent) Ability to fully use both hands/arms. (Frequent) Ability to perform repetitive motions with hands/wrists/elbows and shoulders. (Frequent) Ability to reach in all directions. (Frequent) Possess good finger dexterity. (Continuous) Ability to maintain tactile sensory functions. (Continuous) Ability to lift and carry 15 lbs., unassisted. (Infrequent) Ability to lift objects, up to 15 lbs., from floor level to height of 36 inches, unassisted. (Infrequent) Ability to lower objects, up to 15 lbs., from height of 36 inches to floor level, unassisted. (Infrequent) Ability to push/pull objects, up to 15 lbs., unassisted. (Infrequent) Ability to maintain 20/40 vision, corrected, in one eye or with both eyes. (Continuous) Ability to see and recognize objects close at hand. (Frequent) Ability to see and recognize objects at a distance. (Frequent) Ability to determine distance/relationship between objects; depth perception. (Continuous) Good peripheral vision capabilities. (Continuous) Ability to maintain hearing acuity, with correction. (Continuous) Ability to perform gross motor functions with frequent fine motor movements. (Frequent)

If you like working with energetic enthusiastic individuals, you will enjoy your career with us!

The Medical University of South Carolina is an Equal Opportunity Employer. MUSC does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion or belief, age, sex, national origin, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, protected veteran status, family or parental status, or any other status protected by state laws and/or federal regulations. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment based upon applicable qualifications, merit and business need.

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