Radiation Oncology Physician (MD/DO) - UNC Health Caldwell
UNC Health · Lenoir, NC
Posted October 13, 2026
UNC Health Caldwell Cancer Center (Lenoir) · 212 Mulberry St SW, Lenoir, NC, US, 28645
- Compensation: competitive salary with quality/productivity incentives and full benefits (pay offers are set by experience and internal equity)
- Location: UNC Health Caldwell Cancer Center (Lenoir), NC
- Status: Full Time
- System: UNC Health, an integrated academic health system serving all of North Carolina
Become part of an inclusive organization with over 40,000 teammates, whose mission is to improve the health and well-being of the unique communities we serve.
UNC Health is currently seeking a clinically oriented, board-certified or board-eligible Radiation Oncologist to join our cancer care team at UNC Health Caldwell. This full-time position will support radiation oncology services at our locations in Lenoir and Granite Falls, NC. You’ll join a collaborative team working closely with colleagues across our center. We offer structured disease-site programs in thoracic, breast, GI, GYN, and GU oncology, along with weekly multidisciplinary tumor boards, robust patient navigation, and access to clinical trials through our partnership with the main UNC campus in Chapel Hill. Our practices feature advanced technology, including SBRT. We welcome candidates interested in clinical trials or operational leadership roles.
Practice Highlights:
- Strong collegial partnerships across specialties
- Elekta Infinity linear accelerator with MOSAIQ OIS
- Active programs in SBRT, electron therapy, photon therapy (3D/IMRT/VMAT)
- Onsite Dosimetrist for treatment planning
- Onsite CT simulator (Siemens Somatom go. Sim)
- Onsite support for patient navigation and disease-site tumor boards
About the Ideal Candidate:
- MD or DO from an accredited medical school
- Completion of an ACGME‑accredited Radiation Oncology residency program
- Board‑certified or board‑eligible in Radiation Oncology (ABR)
- Eligible for or ability to obtain North Carolina medical licensure
- Strong clinical skills with experience or interest in treating a broad mix of solid tumor malignancies
- Commitment to high‑quality, patient‑centered care in a multidisciplinary setting
- Ability to collaborate effectively with medical oncology, surgical oncology, and support services
- Interest in program development, quality improvement, or operational leadership encouraged
- Experience or interest in advanced radiation techniques (e.g., IMRT, stereotactic therapies) preferred
- Participation in tumor boards, care conferences, and clinical pathway development
- Interest in clinical trials or academic collaboration
Why UNC Radiation Oncology:
UNC Health is a global leader in medical education, research, and patient care. Our mission is to improve health and well-being through excellence in patient care, education, and research—supported by a diverse, respectful, and collaborative environment.
About the McCreary Cancer Center:
The McCreary Cancer Center opened in 2012 as a part of Caldwell Memorial Hospital. Located in Lenoir, NC, the Cancer Center is proud to be a part of the Lineberger Comprehensive Cancer Center in Chapel Hill, one of the leading cancer centers in the U.S. McCreary offers a multidisciplinary approach to the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of cancers. The center provides comprehensive medical and radiation oncology services in a modern outpatient setting, allowing patients across Caldwell County and the surrounding foothills region to receive high‑quality cancer care close to home. Known for its collaborative culture, strong patient navigation, and access to clinical trials and academic resources through UNC Health, McCreary Cancer Center offers an ideal practice environment for physicians who value both community impact and academic connection.
Living in the Area:
Lenoir, North Carolina, offers a high quality of life in a scenic foothill setting, nestled between the Blue Ridge Mountains and the Catawba Valley. Residents enjoy a relaxed, small‑town atmosphere with affordable housing, short commutes, and easy access to outdoor recreation, including hiking, biking, fishing, and nearby ski resorts. Lenoir is conveniently located within driving distance of Boone, Blowing Rock, Asheville, and Charlotte, offering access to dining, culture, and regional airports while maintaining a strong sense of community and family‑friendly living. It’s an ideal location for physicians seeking a balance of meaningful work, natural beauty, and lifestyle ease.
Other Information
Employer
UNC Health
UNC Health is a not-for-profit integrated health care system owned by the state of North Carolina, with locations across the state. More than 56,000 teammates work together to improve the health and well-being of the unique communities it serves, from the mountains of Caldwell County to the farmland and river towns of eastern North Carolina.
The system is anchored by UNC Medical Center in Chapel Hill, home of UNC Hospitals, UNC Children's and the UNC Lineberger Comprehensive Cancer Center, one of only about 40 NCI-designated Comprehensive Cancer Centers nationwide. Physicians there work alongside the faculty of the UNC School of Medicine. UNC Health also includes UNC Health Rex in Raleigh, UNC Health Johnston, Wayne UNC Health Care, UNC Health Lenoir, UNC Health Nash, UNC Health Southeastern, UNC Health Caldwell and a statewide network of UNC Health Medical Group practices.
Physicians can choose academic faculty roles with teaching and research, hospital-based practice, or community-based primary and specialty care in growing towns such as Goldsboro, Smithfield, Kinston, Rocky Mount, Lumberton and Lenoir. Roles offer competitive salaries with quality and productivity incentives, full medical, dental and vision benefits, CME support, retirement plans and paid malpractice coverage, with sign-on and relocation incentives for many positions.
North Carolina offers a high quality of life, with an affordable cost of living, the thriving Research Triangle, four distinct seasons, and the Blue Ridge Mountains and the Atlantic coast both within reach.