Radiation Oncologist at Nebraska Medicine's brand new cancer center

The Department of Radiation Oncology at the University of Nebraska Medical Center (UNMC) is actively recruiting a radiation oncologist to practice at Nebraska Medicine Kearney Cancer Center in Kearney, NE. This brand new, state of the art facility will open in 2024 and include medical and radiation oncology along with support services. The selected candidate will enjoy full collaboration with current faculty on the main campus in Omaha, and the Fred & Pamela Buffett Cancer Center – the only National Cancer Institute-designated cancer center in Nebraska. Our vision is to be a leader in multidisciplinary patient care by employing advanced technology and innovative treatment therapies. 

Opportunity Highlights: 

• A culture of respect, support, and professional growth 
• Emphasis on work life balance with favorable call schedule 
• Latest equipment including Varian Truebeam linear accelerators with optic surface capability, Siemens CT Simulator and Aria/Eclipse software 
• Regular multidisciplinary, disease specific tumor conferences 
• Access to UNMC’s full array of clinical trials 
• Fully accredited medical and medical physics residency programs 

Community Highlights: 

• Colorful and exciting city situated smack in the middle of America 
• Unique attractions, art and music festivals, museums, great restaurants, and breweries
• Tight-knit feeling of a college town less than three hours from Omaha 
• Limitless parks, outdoor recreation areas and wildlife sanctuaries  
• Home of the University of Nebraska at Kearney (UNK) 
• Brand new medical school on UNK’s campus to open in 2025 as part of the UNK-UNMC health science education complex 

Our compensation package is extremely competitive and includes comprehensive benefits, generous employer paid retirement contributions, CME, and paid time off. The successful candidate must be an MD/DO (or equivalent degree) who is board certified/eligible in radiation oncology.  We welcome experienced candidates as well as this recently trained to consider this opportunity.  

Contact Dr. Charles Enke with questions – ayager@nebraskamed.com.  Apply online - https://unmc.peopleadmin.com/postings/81015.  Individuals from diverse backgrounds are encouraged to apply. 

The Nebraska Medicine Kearney Cancer Center is expected to open in 2024. Construction is underway in University Village, a 104-acre, mixed-use development that is a partnership with the University of Nebraska at Kearney. Located on the west edge of the UNK campus, it combines educational, residential, recreational and commercial opportunities in a pedestrian-friendly neighborhood.

The $33 million dollar cancer center project will span more than 53,000 square feet in University Village. Services will include medical oncology, radiation oncology, lab, pharmacy, infusion, survivorship programs, genetics counseling, and a healing garden.