Radiation Oncologist Proton Leader - AdventHealth Lake Nona/Orlando

Overview

AdventHealth Medical Group (AHMG) is seeking a dynamic Radiation Oncologist with proton therapy expertise to join our premier cancer program in Orlando and Lake Nona. This physician will play a pivotal role in developing proton therapy services across Central Florida while building a high-quality, patient-centered practice.

The successful candidate will collaborate with AdventHealth Cancer Institute leadership, multidisciplinary oncology teams, and community physicians to support the launch of the AdventHealth Cancer Institute Proton Program. They will also join a collaborative team of more than 30 radiation oncologists and advanced practice providers delivering state-of-the-art, evidence-based care across the region.

Located in the rapidly growing Orlando market, this opportunity offers access to advanced technology, multidisciplinary collaboration, research opportunities, and clinical sub specialization. The new AdventHealth Orlando Cancer Tower, currently under construction, will further expand access to leading-edge cancer care, while Lake Nona Medical City provides a nationally recognized environment for medical innovation.

This is a unique opportunity to help shape the future of proton therapy and advanced radiation oncology within a nationally recognized cancer program, supported by an integrated physician network and a commitment to exceptional patient care.

Candidate Requirements

• Board Certified/Board Eligible in Radiation Oncology with experience in proton therapy and clinical operations
• Leadership experience / training strongly preferred
• Minimum of 2 years of post-training experience preferred.
• Eligible for an active Florida medical license
• Collaborative, team-oriented mindset with a strong focus on patient-centered care
• Excellent communication skills with a proven ability to build relationships

Opportunity Highlights

• Full-time clinical role providing adult generalist radiation services for oncologic and benign disease with opportunity for disease site specialization
• Shared call responsibilities across the Central Florida practice group once every 8-10 weeks, with call coverage assigned on a weekly basis.
• Primary practice location at AdventHealth Cancer Institute and Lake Nona with leadership responsibilities supporting growth and development of proton therapy services.
• Aria and EPIC medical record systems with AI documentation support
• Both hospital-based clinics with new installation Varian TrueBeam and VisionRT. Cancer Institute also includes dedicated Theranostics clinic and MR sim within department as well as currently available GammaKnife, GammaTIle, and MR-guided brachytherapy
• Employed dosimetry and physics staff, full-time social work, nutrition, genetics, and health and wellbeing ancillary patient support.
• Dedicated departmental research team supported through R01 funded AdventHealth Research Institute

Compensation & Benefits:

• Competitive compensation
• Signing bonus and relocation allowance
• Occurrence-based malpractice coverage
• Paid leave and CME days with allowance
• 403(b) retirement plan
• Health insurance for physician and family
• Parental leave
• Eligibility for Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)

Hospital Description

AH Lake Nona is located on a 60-acre health and wellness campus with many services opening Nov. 30th 2026. This location will offer medical innovations on a campus designed around whole person health with comprehensive services, destination lifestyle programs, and much more that will shape the next generation of health care.

While we are starting with 55 licensed beds at opening, the number of licensed beds at full build will be 335. We will start with 5 ORs, 2 Endoscopy suites, and 2 Cath Labs.

Hospital Specialties: 24-bed emergency department, Bariatrics, Cancer care, including advanced oncology surgery, Cardiology, Colorectal surgery, Gastroenterology, General surgery, Home care, Hospice care, Imaging, Lab services, Men's Health, including longevity program, Neurology and neurosurgery, Orthopedics, Obstetrics, featuring “The Baby Place,” Sports Medicine and Rehabilitation, Urology, Women’s Health, including a longevity program, breast and advanced GYN surgeries.

Unique Features: 10-story hospital with a 5-story medical office building Advanced robotic and MIS surgeries Incisionless surgical suite featuring focused-energy treatments Smart rooms and hospital, focusing on technology to maximize human touch Health and wellness destination that will feature retail, dining, a lake promenade, event lawn, amphitheater, a tie-in to the Lake Nona Trail and more AdventHealth Innovation Lab, featuring over 25,000 SF of R&D for advancement of patient and surgical care Health Tourism – elevated concierge program.

Community Description

AdventHealth is conveniently close to many gorgeous homes, downtown urban living, shopping, and great schools. As one of the most visited American cities, Orlando has world-class attractions including Universal Studios, Walt Disney World, and easy access to both coasts for numerous world renown beaches. Orlando is home to major league soccer (Orlando City Lions), NBA basketball (Orlando Magic) as well as University of Central Florida sports. The city also has many public and private universities and colleges. The Dr. Phillips Center for Performing Arts hosts variety of musical and theatrical performances throughout the year. 

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AdventHealth Orlando is an internationally renowned hospital that specializes in life-saving medical treatments, preventative care and pioneering research. Our healing network includes 30 hospitals and more than 100 extended service locations across the state of Florida. Everything we do is designed to fulfill our ultimate goal — to help people live a healthier, fuller life in mind, body and spirit.

AdventHealth is a network of ten hospitals around the greater Orlando area, which total approximately 3,000 beds. AdventHealth operates many hospitals across nine different states; 30 of which are in Florida. Our mission has remained the same and is to Extend the Healing Ministry of Christ.

Since 1908, AdventHealth Orlando has cared for the Central Florida community as well as patients from around the world. AdventHealth Orlando is an acute-care, tertiary hospital caring for approximately 300,000 patients a year. As the primary campus for more than 1,000 physicians, AdventHealth Orlando is home to nationally recognized Centers of Excellence for Cancer, Cardiology, Children, Diabetes, Neuroscience, Orthopaedics, and Abdominal and Cardiothoracic Transplant.

AdventHealth Orlando was named a 2024-2025 Best Hospital by the magazine U.S. News & World Report. The hospital was ranked No. 1 in the Orlando metro area, and No. 4 in the state. It is the 14th year in a row AdventHealth Orlando has claimed the top spot in Orlando. In addition, the hospital was ranked among the top 50 in the nation for four specialties: diabetes and endocrinology; neurology and neurosurgery; obstetrics and gynecology and ear, nose and throat.

AdventHealth is conveniently close to many gorgeous homes, downtown urban living, shopping, and great schools. As one of the most visited American cities, Orlando has world-class attractions including Universal Studios, Walt Disney World, and easy access to both coasts for numerous world renown beaches. Orlando is home to major league soccer (Orlando City Lions), NBA basketball (Orlando Magic) as well as University of Central Florida sports. The city also has many public and private universities and colleges. The Dr. Phillips Center for Performing Arts hosts variety of musical and theatrical performances throughout the year. 

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