Radiation Oncology in Knoxville, TN

East Tennessee Radiation Oncology, a well-established group, is seeking to hire another physician for a partnership track position in the Knoxville, Tennessee area.

The group has a professional services agreement with the largest hospital system in the area, Covenant Health, covering multiple clinics/hospitals and the group is growing to service more facilities within that network.  We anticipate a new physician will be needed to assist with coverage of two clinics within the greater Knoxville area.  

About this Opportunity

• Access to the latest technology including Varian Truebeam linear accelerators, Gamma Knife, HDR afterloaders, a Proton treatment center, a radiopharmaceutical program
• Will work amongst a network of well-trained specialists across the cancer network
• The Cancer Center Network is accredited by the Commission on Cancer with dedicated physician leadership steering major decisions
• A clinical trials team and support is available
• This is a unique opportunity where the physicians of the group have leadership roles and autonomy while serving as the clinical directors for the radiation oncology departments within a broader cancer network. 
• The physician group has a longstanding healthy relationship with the health system with excellent clinical support from medical physics, dosimetry, social work, nursing and nurse navigation, and nutrition services.  
• Familiarity with treatment planning systems including Eclipse (with Velocity), Raystation (Proton), Gamma Plan are a plus but not mandatory. 

Covenant Health has a legacy of providing high-quality cancer care in East Tennessee. We offer some of the area’s most advanced cancer diagnostic services and treatments, including advanced PET imaging exams, breast tomosynthesis, Gamma Knife, proton therapy, and a strong clinical research program. Our physicians are supported by a team of nurse navigators, dietitians, genetics counselors, clinical trials specialists, physicists, pharmacists, therapists, technologists, oncology nurses, social workers and counselors to provide comprehensive patient care. Covenant Health is proud to have six comprehensive cancer centers throughout the region for the residents of East Tennessee. We invite you to learn more and be part of our growing team.

Covenant Health is a Tennessee-based healthcare enterprise committed to providing the right care at the right time and place. As a not-for-profit health system, we are dedicated to being the region’s premier healthcare network through service, community and innovation. We provide patient-centered care that inspires clinical and service excellence, and strive to be the first and best choice for our patients, employees, physicians, employers, volunteers and communities. Covenant Health is the area’s largest employer and has more than 11,000 compassionate caregivers, expert clinicians, and dedicated employees and volunteers. Learn more at CovenantHealth.com.

Named one of the “Top 50 Places to Live in the USA” by U.S. News & World Report, Knoxville is Tennessee’s 3rd largest city and blends big-city energy with small-town charm along the Tennessee River in the foothills of the Great Smoky Mountains. Home to the University of Tennessee and the Oak Ridge National Laboratory, Knoxville has a vibrant downtown area with revitalized neighborhoods and is a regional hub for nightlife and entertainment. Knoxville residents can enjoy diverse lifestyle options by choosing from city living or family-friendly suburbs, all without the hassle of big city traffic. Knoxville is rich with culture & history with many museums, historic landmarks, and the excitement of college football at the 7th largest stadium in the world. Knoxville is within a day’s drive of almost half the continental U.S. and has a modern, accessible airport with direct flights to NYC, Chicago, Dallas, Las Vegas, Boston, Miami and many cities in between.

Knoxville is also an excellent choice for families, with outstanding public schools and private K-12 schools. Knoxville is known for its wealth of outdoor recreational opportunities, including the “Outdoor Wilderness” which boasts over 1,000 acres of outdoor recreational space and 50 miles of greenways, all within city limits. With over 900 miles of hiking trails in the Great Smoky Mountains National Parks and eight nearby recreational lakes, there are plenty of opportunities to keep any outdoor enthusiast busy. Living is affordable in Knoxville with no state income tax, low housing costs and a cost of living that is 15% below the national average. Learn more about Knoxville, Tennessee and why you should make it your next home.