Occupational Medicine Nurse Practitioner

Description

Your passion belongs at UNC Health. Join more than 56,000 teammates working together to improve the health and well-being of the communities we serve across North Carolina.

UNC Health is seeking a clinically oriented, board-certified or board-eligible Radiation Oncologist to join our cancer care team at UNC Health Appalachian in a part-time, flexible capacity . This opportunity is ideal for physicians seeking reduced clinical hours, semi-retirement, academic balance, or supplemental practice while remaining engaged in a high-quality multidisciplinary oncology program. The selected physician will support radiation oncology services at the Seby B. Jones Regional Cancer Center in Boone, North Carolina, working alongside experienced medical and surgical oncology colleagues. We offer structured disease-site programs in thoracic, breast, GI, GYN, and GU oncology, as well as weekly multidisciplinary tumor boards, robust patient navigation, and access to clinical trials through our partnership with UNC Health in Chapel Hill.

Physicians will benefit from a collaborative practice environment, advanced treatment technology, and scheduling flexibility tailored to individual availability and organizational needs.

Practice Highlights

• Flexible part-time schedule with customizable clinical commitment
• Strong collegial partnerships across oncology specialties
• New Varian TrueBeam with 6 DOF couch
• Active SRS/SBRT, IMRT, and electron therapy programs
• Weekly multidisciplinary tumor boards
• Dedicated patient navigation and supportive services
• Access to academic resources and clinical trial opportunities through UNC Health

Why UNC Radiation Oncology

UNC Health is a nationally recognized leader in patient care, education, and research. Our mission is to improve health and well-being through excellence in patient care while fostering a collaborative and supportive environment for physicians and teams.

This flexible part-time role offers the opportunity to practice high-quality radiation oncology while maintaining work-life balance and enjoying the lifestyle benefits of the North Carolina High Country.

About the Seby B. Jones Regional Cancer Center

The Seby B. Jones Regional Cancer Center opened in 1993 as part of Watauga Medical Center and serves patients throughout the High Country region of North Carolina. The center offers a multidisciplinary approach to cancer prevention, diagnosis, and treatment through advanced technology and a highly skilled team of oncology professionals. The American College of Surgeons awarded the Commission on Cancer Three-Year Accreditation to the Seby B. Jones Regional Cancer Center in 2023, continuing a longstanding accreditation history dating back to 1997. Through its partnership with UNC Health, the center provides patients access to specialized expertise, innovative treatment options, and coordinated cancer care close to home.

Living in Boone, North Carolina

Living in Boone offers a unique blend of mountain living, outdoor recreation, and vibrant community life. Nestled in the Blue Ridge Mountains, the area provides year-round opportunities for hiking, skiing, cycling, fishing, and exploring the scenic Blue Ridge Parkway. Home to Appalachian State University, Boone offers a lively cultural atmosphere, excellent restaurants, local shops, and a welcoming community, all within one of North Carolina's most beautiful regions.

Qualifications

• MD or DO degree
• Board Certified or Board Eligible in Radiation Oncology
• Eligible for medical licensure in North Carolina
• Commitment to delivering exceptional, patient-centered cancer care

For more information, please contact Laura Oakes at

Legal Employer: STATE

Entity: UNC Faculty Physicians

Organization Unit: FP RadOnc Statewide Appalachian Passthrough

Work Type: Part Time

Standard Hours Per Week: 20.00

Work Assignment Type: Onsite

Work Schedule: Day Job

Location of Job: US:NC:Boone

Exempt From Overtime: Exempt: Yes

This is a State position employed by UNC Health Care System with UNC Health benefits. If, however, you are presently an employee of another North Carolina agency and currently participate in TSERS or the ORP, you will be eligible to continue participating in those plans at UNC Health.

Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, status as a protected veteran or political affiliation.

UNC Health makes reasonable accommodations for applicants' and employees' religious practices and beliefs, as well as applicants and employees with disabilities. All interested applicants are invited to apply for career opportunities. Please email if you need a reasonable accommodation to search and/or to apply for a career opportunity.