Description
Seeking physicians in Radiation-Oncology to join established yet growing practice in Bowling Green, Kentucky. We are a great hospital-based practice with plenty of volume and a diversity of cases. We provide comprehensive therapy options to the southwest and central parts of Kentucky. Med Center Health is equipped with 2 linear accelerators with future upgrade to a new state of the art TrueBeam unit, full on site physics and dosimetry support and a dedicated HDR brachytherapy team. A brand new HDR suite for complex procedures including GYN and GU HDR brachytherapy will soon be available and allow us to continue to build the brachytherapy program. We are teamed with University of Kentucky Markey Cancer Center to provide patients with easier access to clinical trials. We are a close knit and dedicated team that strives to treat each patient like family. Join a practice where you will be influential from day one and build a legacy for the community here.
Department Highlights:
- Well-established hospital based practice at community-academic medical center, with satellite University of Kentucky medical campus (30 students per class), 5 residencies, 3 fellowships, and a nursing school
- Part of the UK Markey Cancer Center Affiliate Network. This will allow patients to access major clinical trials close to home. Medical oncology have several trials ongoing and we will be looking at opportunities for radiation trials.
- The hospital-based medical oncology practice has 4 physicians and there are strong internal referrals from multiple specialties, including medical oncology, neurosurgery, ENT, pulmonology, thoracic surgery, and general surgery, as well as external referrals.
- Emphasis on team-based, collaborative, multidisciplinary care, with opportunities for early career leadership and professional development
- HDR with Varian Bravos for prostate and GYN, looking to further develop skin brachytherapy (interest in brachy is important)
- RAI and possible additional unsealed sources in the future
- Current technology: Varian IX with ExacTrac for SRS and Trilogy, BrainLab, Aria, Eclipse, MIM, CT sim, ample access to PET and MRI for simulation/ diagnostics
- Excellent support staff of nurses (2), physicists (2), dosimetrists (3), radiation therapists (5), and administrative professionals in a fun, collegial atmosphere
- Teaching opportunities with residents and medical students
- ACR Accredited
- Dedicated HDR suite
- Varian Truebeam Linac
Incentives Can Include:
- Competitive Salary
- Production/Quality Bonus Potential
- Sign-On Bonus
- Relocation Allowance
- Visa Sponsorship
- CME Allowance
- Comprehensive Health Benefits
- Student Loan Forgiveness
- Residency Stipend
- Retirement Savings Plan with Match
- Malpractice with Tail Coverage
- Competitive Paid Time Off
Why Physicians Choose Med Center Health
- Physician-led, financially stable health system
- Established referral network across Southcentral Kentucky
- Strong administrative support
- Academic affiliation with the University of Kentucky College of Medicine
- Opportunities to teach medical students and residents
- Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits
About Med Center Health:
Med Center Health is a not-for-profit, integrated healthcare system dedicated to caring for people and improving the quality of life in the communities we serve. As the region’s leading healthcare provider, our system includes hospitals in Bowling Green, Albany, Caverna (Horse Cave), Franklin, Russellville and Scottsville, along with more than 30 outpatient and specialty locations serving Southcentral Kentucky.
Our healthcare system features more than 529 acute care beds, 110 extended care beds, over 600 physicians, advanced practice providers and specialists representing more than 50 medical specialties, and a workforce of more than 4,000 employees. Physicians enjoy the advantages of practicing within a financially stable, physician-friendly organization that continues to invest in innovative technology, clinical excellence and expanded patient access.
At Med Center Health, our mission is simple: to care for people and improve the quality of life in the communities we serve. As a community-owned, not-for-profit system, we continually reinvest in our patients, providers and communities while delivering exceptional care close to home.
Academic Medicine & Teaching Opportunities
Medical education is a cornerstone of Med Center Health’s mission. Our flagship hospital is home to the University of Kentucky College of Medicine – Bowling Green Campus, Kentucky’s first four-year regional medical school, created through a partnership between the University of Kentucky, Med Center Health and Western Kentucky University.
The Medical Center at Bowling Green is an ACGME-accredited teaching hospital offering multiple residency and fellowship training programs. Our physicians have the opportunity to educate and mentor medical students, residents and fellows while practicing in a collaborative academic environment that combines the resources of a major health system with the culture and autonomy of a community-based organization.
Whether your passion is teaching, mentoring future physicians, participating in scholarly activity, or simply practicing alongside learners, Med Center Health provides meaningful opportunities to shape the next generation of physicians while delivering outstanding patient care.
Live Where Others Vacation
Bowling Green is one of Kentucky’s fastest-growing communities, offering an outstanding quality of life with the perfect balance of career opportunity, affordability and recreation. Located along Interstate 65, Bowling Green is just one hour from Nashville, Tennessee, and approximately two hours from Louisville, providing convenient access to major metropolitan amenities while maintaining the charm and safety of a welcoming community.
Home to Western Kentucky University, the National Corvette Museum, the GM Corvette Assembly Plant and Lost River Cave, Bowling Green offers a vibrant economy, excellent schools, diverse dining, outdoor recreation and year-round entertainment. The community continues to attract professionals and families from across the country, creating a welcoming and increasingly diverse population.
Southcentral Kentucky offers an affordable cost of living, beautiful neighborhoods, excellent public and private schools, abundant outdoor activities and a family-friendly lifestyle without the traffic and congestion of larger cities. Whether you’re seeking an active downtown, rural acreage or a growing suburban community, you’ll find an exceptional place to live, work and raise a family in Bowling Green and the surrounding region.
If you’re looking for a practice where you can build a rewarding career, teach the next generation of physicians and enjoy an exceptional quality of life, we’d love to talk with you. Confidential inquiries are always welcome.
