Radiation Oncologist needed in the coastal communities of Bluffton and Hilton Head Island, South Carolina

St. Joseph/Candler Health System is seeking a BC Radiation Oncologist in the coastal communities of Bluffton and Hilton Head Island, South Carolina.

Highlights of the opportunities are:

• Facility is a not-for-profit faith based institution
• Employed position with a hospital affiliated specialist group
• Established practice with experienced, strong dedicated leadership team
• System wide tumor and pulmonary conferences
• Thriving clinical trials program
• Fully electronic office and dedicated staff

Our radiation oncology cancer program is accredited by the American College of Radiology, which is reflective of the commitment to provide the finest in cancer care to our patients. The Department of radiation oncology provides a full range of radiation oncology services including IMRT, IGRT, SBRT, Rapid Arc, Hyperarc, 3D Conformal, Radiotherapy, 4DCT, Cyberknife and Brachytherapy.

Equipment includes:

• Varian TrueBeam linear accelerators with hyperarc capabilities
• 6 Degrees of Freedom Couch
• Varisource HDR
• Somotom Confidence Wide Bore CT Simulator with Varian RPM Gating
• Eclipse RTP system with velocity

We have an experienced radiation oncology staff and a strong referral base.

The radiation oncology South Carolina department is staffed with 6 radiation therapists, a medical physicist, a medical dosimetrist, RN and LPN, Nurse Practitioner, social worker, patient nurse navigator, dietician, administrative support staff, and oncology director.

Bluffton, South Carolina is a quaint town just minutes from Hilton Head Island.  Bluffton is filled with gorgeous historic homes and churches, all kinds of artisan shops and wonderful restaurants.  Bluffton is known for its eclectic Old Town district and natural views of the May River. It has been called "the last true coastal village of the South."

Hilton Head Island is famous for its incredible beaches and world-class golf courses.

Savannah is enchanting, romantic, mysterious and intriguing. Savannah is known worldwide for its spectacular architecture, beautiful historic district and hundreds of intricate gardens and city squares. But it is also the heart of the Creative Coast, with a growing knowledge economy, a world-class port and robust cultural activities.   

• The climate is subtropical and is good for outdoor activities year round
• Four-and-a-half hours from Atlanta and 30 minutes from Hilton Head Island, South Carolina
• Downtown area is one of the National Historic Landmark Districts in the US

Savannah has been named:

• #1 Airport in the U.S. (Conde nast Reader’s Choice Awards)
• Top U.S. Cities (#4) (Travel & Leisure)
• Top 10 Cities to Visit in the U.S. (Conde’ Nast Traveler)
• Most Resilient U.S. Cities (Worth.com)
• The Absolute Best Romantic Adventure in the U.S. (MSN Travel)

St. Joseph’s/Candler is one of the most technologically-advanced and well-respected employers in the Southeast. St. Joseph’s/Candler (SJ/C) is a faith-based, not-for-profit health system featuring two of Georgia’s oldest hospitals, St. Joseph’s Hospital (1875) and Candler Hospital (1804). SJ/C has 714 licensed beds and is accredited by TJC. SJ/C has earned Magnet Recognition for Nursing Excellence five times. Its comprehensive network includes a network of primary care and specialty practices across a 33-county region.  

SJ/C’s commitment to acquire the latest and best technologies means we have revolutionary procedures and equipment not found elsewhere in the region. Technologies include CyberKnife, TrueBeam, da Vinci Robotic Surgical Systems, 3D Mammography and Laparoscopy, Monarch Robotic Bronchoscopy, 3T MRI, computer-assisted Ultrasound and more.