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Mayo Clinic
Rochester, Minnesota

Radiation Oncologist

OncologyFull-Time

Listed compensation

$208K - $708K

The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed

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Posted 3mo ago

Job Description

The Department of Radiation Oncology at Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minnesota, is seeking a radiation oncologist with priority given to candidates interested in genitourinary and/or in metastasis-directed and palliative radiotherapy.

The radiation oncologist will employ all radiation modalities, including IMRT, SBRT/SRS, and proton beam therapy, within a multidisciplinary team caring for patients with genitourinary cancers and with metastatic disease across all primary sites.

Candidates should have exceptional clinical competency but will also be expected to participate in education and research activities. Both current practicing radiation oncologists and graduating residents are encouraged to apply.

The Mayo Clinic Department of Radiation Oncology in Rochester, Minnesota is a leading center for innovation and excellence in patient care. The department has a fully accredited residency program with 12 medical residents and the position includes participation in education efforts for residents and medical students.

A wide diversity of treatment modalities are available, including six LINACs, a four gantry proton center, brachytherapy, SBRT, intraoperative radiotherapy, Gamma Knife, clinical trials, and translational research. Over 4,000 patients are treated yearly within the department, consisting of more than 40 physicians.

Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minnesota was ranked the No. 1 hospital overall by Newsweek and the U.S. News & World Report Best Hospitals, and ranked No.4 in the nation in cancer.

Mayo Clinic Comprehensive Cancer Center is a National Cancer Institute (NCI)-designated comprehensive cancer center – the only one with three geographic sites – in Phoenix/Scottsdale, Ariz.; Jacksonville, Fla.; and Rochester, Minn.

The Cancer Center receives over $100 million in competitive peer-review grants annually, including the NCI's highly sought Specialized Programs of Research Excellence (SPORE) grants.

Why Mayo Clinic

Mayo Clinic is top-ranked in more specialties than any other care provider according to U.S. News & World Report. As we work together to put the needs of the patient first, we are also dedicated to our employees, investing in competitive compensation and comprehensive benefit plans – to take care of you and your family, now and in the future. And with continuing education and advancement opportunities at every turn, you can build a long, successful career with Mayo Clinic.

Benefits Highlights

  • Medical: Multiple plan options.
  • Dental: Delta Dental or reimbursement account for flexible coverage.
  • Vision: Affordable plan with national network.
  • Pre-Tax Savings: HSA and FSAs for eligible expenses.
  • Retirement: Competitive retirement package to secure your future.

Just as our reputation has spread beyond our Minnesota roots, so have our locations.

Today, our employees are located at our three major campuses in Phoenix/Scottsdale, Arizona, Jacksonville, Florida, Rochester, Minnesota, and at Mayo Clinic Health System campuses throughout Midwestern communities, and at our international locations.

Each Mayo Clinic location is a special place where our employees thrive in both their work and personal lives. Learn more about what each unique Mayo Clinic campus has to offer, and where your best fit is.

Equal Opportunity

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, protected veteran status or disability status. Learn more about the "EOE is the Law". Mayo Clinic participates in E-Verify and may provide the Social Security Administration and, if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security with information from each new employee's Form I-9 to confirm work authorization.

Key Responsibilities

The radiation oncologist will provide care for patients with genitourinary cancers and metastatic disease using various radiation modalities. Additionally, the role involves participating in the education of medical residents and students and engaging in research activities.

Requirements

Candidates must be board-certified or board-eligible in Radiation Oncology by the American Board of Radiology and eligible for Minnesota state licensure. Exceptional clinical competency is required, and the role is open to both practicing oncologists and graduating residents.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure

Key Skills

Clinical ResearchMultidisciplinary Collaboration

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Radiation Oncologist at Mayo Clinic a 6.6 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the top 10% in Oncology — ranked against 608 active Oncology listings on WeekdayDoc.

Oncology — Physician Career Context

Of the 35 active Oncology listings this role was benchmarked against, 11% are remote, 57% have no call, 26% require no weekends.

Oncology pay on WeekdayDoc is up 12.5% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).

The cost-of-living index for Minnesota is 98.6 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$100k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $101k in an average-cost state. 63.4% of Minnesota clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Top Oncologist Jobs

12 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution10 jobs

6
<$565k
1
$572k
1
$652k
2
$695k-760k

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks10 jobs

401k / retirement match
90% this job
CME allowance
40% this job
Sign-on bonus
30%
Relocation assistance
30%
Loan repayment
10%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

#1

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$170k-$742k
#2

Physician - Medical Oncology

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$700k
#3

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$561k-$652k
#4

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Work-life snapshot

median 2.4this job 6.6
Among the best 10% of Oncology listings for work-life

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 608 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

Living in Rochester

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$307k≈ 3.1× annual pay
Typical market rent
$1,650/mo≈ 20% of gross pay
Residents’ average commute
17 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
90.8
State income tax
Up to 9.8%
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Aug 2026), Zillow market rents (Aug 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

BEA 2024 · Rochester, MN metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

Ratios use this listing’s gross annual pay. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.

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About Mayo Clinic

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Rochester, Minnesota
10,000+ employees

Benefits & Perks

Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
HSA/FSA
Retirement Plan
CME Allowance
Continuing Education
Advancement Opportunities