UPMC Radiation Oncologist
UPMC - a growing, multisite health care system is seeking a board-certified/board-eligible radiation oncologist to join a well-established and expanding program at UPMC Hillman Cancer Center in Central Pennsylvania, centered in Harrisburg, PA.
The UPMC Central PA system consists of 4 radiation centers operating as part of the NCI-designated UPMC Hillman Cancer Center. The UPMC Central PA radiation oncology department is staffed by 9 full-time radiation oncologists and 3 per-diem radiation oncologists. UPMC Central PA utilizes Varian TrueBeam with AlignRT, Trilogy, Halcyon, and Edge machines with Aria/Eclipse. We provide multiple services including IMRT/VMAT, IGRT, SBRT, SRS, and HDR brachytherapy.
Opportunity:
Requires strong radiation oncology clinical background.
Participate in an active multi-disciplinary practice, clinical research, and teaching initiatives through collaboration with UPMC Hillman Cancer Center
Well-established Medical Oncology program as well breast, thoracic, colorectal, head and neck, GYN, and GU surgical oncology programs.
Strong physics, dosimetry, nursing and radiation therapist support
Multiple ancillary services including Genetic counseling, Oncology-specific rehab and physical therapy, Survivorship, Integrative Oncology, Oncology specific dietician, social worker, and financial counselors
Potential for UPMC Hillman Cancer Center Faculty appointment
The region supports a thriving medical community-including radiation oncology-with access to top-tier institutions, research opportunities, and collaborative networks.
Professional Skills:
Qualified applicants must possess an MD degree or equivalent
Board certified or board eligible in radiation oncology
Eligible for licensure in the state of Pennsylvania
Three-five years of practice experience preferred. Will consider 2026 radiation oncology residency and fellowship graduates for candidacy.
Benefits:
Competitive salary
Q9 weekly call
Medical, dental, and vision insurance
Relocation services
Potential sign-on bonus
Health, life and disability insurance
Medical malpractice insurance
Defined retirement contribution plan
Professional dues and CME allowance
About South Central Pennsylvania
Features both rural and suburban living and boasts an abundance of sports, arts, cultural events, and entertainment.
Close to historically significant areas such as Gettysburg and world-famous Hershey Park and Hershey's Chocolate World.
Offers top-rated public schools, blue-ribbon private schools, and some of Pennsylvania's top colleges and universities.
Area school districts are consistently ranked in the top 20% of Pennsylvania.
With affordable homes (a composite cost of living index of 99.7, compared to 101.2 in Philadelphia), it is a great place to grow a career and family. Listed among "America's Most Livable Cities," and ranked in U.S. News & World Report's "Best Cities to Live" in 2017. Ranked Best Places to Live in Pennsylvania by U.S. News in 2023. Harrisburg, PA is approximately two- to three-hour drive to New York City, Philadelphia, Pittsburgh, Baltimore, and Washington, D.C.
Offers convenient access to Harrisburg International Airport and Amtrak, making regional and national travel seamless for both work and leisure
As the state capital, Harrisburg is a center for public policy, healthcare, and education.
About UPMC Central PA
UPMC in Central PA is a nationally recognized leader in providing high quality, patient-centered health care services in central Pennsylvania and surrounding rural communities.
As part of the UPMC not-for-profit system, UPMC in Central PA cares for more than 1.2 million area residents yearly, providing life-saving emergency care, essential primary care, and leading-edge diagnostic services.
UPMC in Central PA includes seven acute care hospitals with 1,160 licensed beds, over 160 outpatient clinics and ancillary facilities, more than 2,900 physicians and allied health professionals, and approximately 11,000 employees.
It is a health care hub serving Dauphin, Cumberland, Perry, York, Lancaster, Lebanon, Juniata, Franklin, Adams, and parts of Snyder counties.
UPMC was named as one of the "150 Top Places to Work in Healthcare" for 2022 by Becker's Healthcare. For inclusion on this list, hospitals, health systems, and health care companies must demonstrate initiatives and commitment to promote diversity within the workforce.
