Faculty Radiation Oncologist (Assistant, Associate, Professor)

OncologyFull-Time

Compensation

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Employment & setting
Full-Time
Call expectations
Not specified
Weekends
Not specified
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Job Description

Department Overview

The Department of Radiation Medicine is dedicated to establishing four pillars: Patient Care, Service, Research, and Education. Radiation therapy has long been a cornerstone of cancer care.

We take pride in educating every patient about the various radiation treatments for cancer and what they can expect during their treatment.

Within Radiation Medicine, the commitment of our healthcare providers, researchers, educators, and learners enables us to deliver the greatest compassion and the most comprehensive medical care to our patients.

The position will encompass various weighted responsibilities across clinical, academic, research, and administrative FTE, totaling 1.0 FTE in accordance with the SoM Compensation Plan. The roles, weighting, and responsibilities will be determined by the Department Chair's discretion.

Function/Duties of Position

This position is under the supervision of the Chair of the Department of Radiation Medicine and aligns with the missions, goals, and objectives of the School of Medicine. The appointee shall provide services as assigned by the Chair or Vice-Chair in furtherance of OHSU’s missions of Healing, Teaching, and Discovery.

Practicing medicine as an employee of OHSU at OHSU Hospitals and Clinics (collectively, “Hospital” and, except as otherwise provided in this paragraph 7 of the “Clinician Employment Agreement,” not otherwise), OHSU-affiliates, the Portland VA Medical Center, and community sites

Maintaining licensure to practice medicine in the state of Oregon and any other jurisdiction where licensure is necessary in order for a Clinician to perform the professional services contemplated hereunder and to maintain medical staff privileges at the Hospital

Participating in site-specific tumor boards and multidisciplinary clinics

Contributing to departmental quality meetings, i. e. chart rounds, M&M, and others

Educating medical students, residents, medical technologists, and physicists in accordance with the educational mission of the department

Working towards making significant contributions to the science and understanding of radiation oncology and biology.

  • Serving the Department, OHSU, and our specialty through committees, councils, and leadership
  • Demonstrating a commitment to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
  • Mentoring students, residents and colleagues

Required Qualifications

Maintaining certification or eligibility by the American Board of Radiology in Radiation Oncology is one of the prerequisites for extension of this appointment beyond one year.

  • MD
  • Maintain an unrestricted license to practice medicine in the state of Oregon
  • Maintain credentialing requirements at OHSU

Additional Details

As an OHSU faculty member, you will access robust and competitive benefits for well-being and peace of mind. Packages include medical, dental and vision plans, generous paid time off, multiple retirement options, participation in the Public Student Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program, wellness support and more.

You’ll also find a commitment to belonging. OHSU welcomes diverse people and ideas, and we foster a culture that is inclusive, equitable and accepting of all. We aim to help you:

  • Feel supported.
  • Explore well-being programs and resources.
  • Connect with colleagues to share and build knowledge.
  • Find fulfillment by balancing work, life and community.

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Why Apply to OHSU?

We are Oregon’s only public academic health center.

In addition to caring for patients, we lead groundbreaking research. We also train the next generation of health care professionals. As Portland’s largest employer, we give you opportunities to learn and advance in a system of hospitals and clinics across Oregon and Southwest Washington.

All are welcome.

OHSU welcomes people of all ages, ethnicities, genders, national origins, religions and sexual orientations. We are striving to build an anti-racist, multicultural institution and encourage people with diverse backgrounds to apply.

To request reasonable accommodation, contact askhr@ohsu.edu

Key Responsibilities

The faculty member will provide comprehensive radiation oncology services across clinical, research, and educational domains at OHSU and affiliated sites. Responsibilities include patient care, participating in tumor boards, mentoring students and residents, and contributing to departmental quality and administrative initiatives.

Requirements

Candidates must hold an MD degree and maintain an unrestricted medical license in Oregon. Additionally, they must be certified or eligible for certification by the American Board of Radiology in Radiation Oncology.

Qualifications

Education
Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)
Experience
5+ years of experience

Key Skills

Radiation biologyMedical educationTumor board participationQuality improvement

Oncology — Physician Career Context

Of the 37 active Physician listings this role was benchmarked against, 14% are remote, 41% have no call, 43% require no weekends.

Physician pay on WeekdayDoc is up 8.2% vs. the prior quarter (through Aug 2026).

The cost-of-living index for Oregon is 103.4 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 62.0% of Oregon clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

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Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks10 jobs · 8 employers

401k / retirement match
80%
CME allowance
40%
Sign-on bonus
20%
Loan repayment
20% this job
PSLF eligible
20% this job

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Work-life snapshot

1.5/ 10
Listing-based score

Living in Portland

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$526k
Typical market rent
$1,732/mo
Residents’ average commute
24 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
105.4
State income tax
Up to 9.9%
Sources & methodology

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

BEA 2024 · Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.

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About Oregon Health & Science University

Higher Education
Portland, Oregon
11-50 employees

Benefits & Perks

Medical, dental, and vision plans
Generous paid time off
Multiple retirement options
Public Student Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program
Wellness support