Newly Opened Cancer Center + Strong Clinical Support + M-F Schedule

UMC Health System is seeking a board-certified or board-eligible Radiation Oncologist to join our team at the UMC TLC² Foundation Cancer Center.

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This is an opportunity to join an established, ACR-accredited program with a predictable weekday schedule, dedicated time for treatment planning, advanced radiation capabilities, and strong clinical support. The department treats both adult and pediatric patients, although the practice is primarily adult-focused.

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Practice Schedule

The typical schedule is Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., with physicians generally finishing earlier on Fridays.

Each day is divided between:

• A half day in clinic seeing new consultations and follow-up patients

• A half day reserved for simulations and treatment planning

• Mondays dedicated to on-treatment visits

Patient Volume

• Approximately 20 to 30 patients treated daily across two linear accelerators

• Up to five new consultations or 10 follow-up visits per clinic day

• Up to four or five simulations per day

Treatment Capabilities

Physicians provide a broad range of radiation oncology treatments and procedures, including:

• Stereotactic body radiation therapy

• Stereotactic brain treatments

• Deep inspiration breath-hold treatments for breast cancer patients

• Brachytherapy for gynecologic cancers

• Hydrogel spacer and fiducial placement for prostate cancer patients

• Surface-guided radiation therapy and monitoring when clinically appropriate

Clinical Support

The Radiation Oncology department includes:

• Six radiation therapists

• Two nurses

• Two patient care assistants

• One dosimetrist

• Two remote physicists

Additional support is readily available through dietary services, speech therapy, behavioral health, patient navigation, palliative care, symptom management, and other cancer-center resources.

Call Expectations

The current two-physician team alternates weekend call and holiday coverage. When a physician is on call, two radiation therapists and one physicist are also reserved to provide clinical support.

Why This Opportunity Stands Out

• Join two experienced, full-time Radiation Oncologists who practice on-site

• Predictable Monday-through-Friday schedule

• Daily protected time for simulations and treatment planning

• Newly opened, purpose-built cancer center

• Two linear accelerators and a broad range of advanced treatment capabilities

• Manageable consultation, follow-up, and simulation volumes

• Dedicated clinical and technical support

• Weekly multidisciplinary tumor boards and collaboration with medical oncology, surgical oncology, neurosurgery, urology, gastroenterology, and other specialties

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Ideal Candidate

• MD or DO

• Board-certified or board-eligible in Radiation Oncology

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About UMC and Lubbock

UMC Health System is Lubbock’s locally governed, community-accountable health system and a clinical partner of Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center. The UMC TLC² Foundation Cancer Center brings advanced imaging, radiation therapy, multidisciplinary treatment, research, and patient-support services together in one location.

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Lubbock offers the energy of a university city without the daily challenges of a large metro. Physicians enjoy short commutes, strong schools, Texas Tech Big 12 sports, Broadway performances at Buddy Holly Hall, Ballet Lubbock, the First Friday Art Trail, live music, local restaurants and coffee shops, wineries, museums, and an easy quality of life.

About University Medical Center Health System

UMC Health System in Lubbock, Texas, is a public hospital district known for high-quality care, serving as the region's only Level 1 Trauma Center. It partners with Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center as a major teaching hospital, offering advanced services in areas like cardiology, oncology, and pediatrics. UMC emphasizes innovation, collaboration, and patient-centered care while fostering professional growth in a supportive work environment.