CHI Saint Joseph Medical Group, part of CommonSpirit Health, is seeking a board-certified/board-eligible Radiation Oncology physician to join our growing team in Lexington, Kentucky.

This is an excellent opportunity for a physician who is looking for a strong referral base, a collaborative oncology program, meaningful community impact, and long-term program growth.

At CommonSpirit Health, our mission is to improve the health of the people we serve, especially those who are vulnerable, while advancing social justice for all. We are looking for physicians who share our commitment to clinical excellence, compassionate care, and service to the community.

Opportunity Highlights

The incoming physician can expect:

• Practice Setting: Outpatient practice with low volume hospital consults
• Practice Location(s): Saint Joseph Hospital and Saint Joseph East Hospital in Lexington, KY
• Schedule: M-F 8:00 AM-4:30 PM, 36 Patient Facing Hours
• Call: No call
• Patient volume: Average volume around 20 patients on treatment per day.
• Required procedures/skillset: Generalist with comfort in all external beam treatment modalities. Top disease sites are breast, lung, colorectal, head/neck.
• Support staff: 2 other radiation oncologists as part of the group, 3 medical oncologists, 2 surgical oncologists (breast, hepatobiliary) in Lexington. 1 APP for Radiation Oncology in Lexington. Clinic staff: 4 Radiation Therapists, 1 RN, 2 office coordinators. Employed dosimetry and physics.
• Clinic/hospital setting: 3 exam rooms
• Equipment: Currently have a fully functional Elekta, planning for move to a new location with brand new equipment (likely converting to Varian). Planning software is Eclipse. CT SIM onsite.
• EMR: EPIC and MOSAIQ
• Referral base: Established volume with large employed medical group.
• Growth opportunity: Long term could grow into a medical director role.

What We Offer

CommonSpirit Health offers a competitive and comprehensive recruitment package, which may include:

• Competitive base salary with productivity and quality incentives
• Sign-on bonus
• Relocation assistance
• Student loan repayment and residency stipend
• Comprehensive health, dental, vision, and retirement benefits
• Paid time off and CME allowance
• Malpractice coverage
• Strong operational and administrative support
• The stability and resources of one of the nation's largest health systems

**Final compensation and recruitment incentives will be discussed directly with qualified candidates and may vary based on experience, training, location, and specialty.

Qualified candidates should have:

• MD or DO degree
• Board certification or board eligibility in Radiation Oncology
• Open to new graduates
• Eligibility for medical licensure in Kentucky
• DEA license/eligibility
• Strong clinical, communication, and interpersonal skills
• A commitment to patient-centered, compassionate care
• Interest in serving the needs of patients throughout Lexington and the central and eastern Kentucky region

About CHI Saint Joseph Medical Group and CHI Saint Joseph Health

CHI Saint Joseph Medical Group is part of CHI Saint Joseph Health and CommonSpirit Health, serving patients throughout Lexington and central and eastern Kentucky. The Radiation Oncology program is supported by established cancer care services, an employed medical group, and close alignment with Saint Joseph Hospital and Saint Joseph East Hospital.

Additional facility and program details:

Saint Joseph Hospital is a 433-bed hospital in Lexington and was founded in 1877 as Lexington's first hospital. Saint Joseph East is a 217-bed full-service community hospital serving Fayette and surrounding counties.

Cancer care services in Lexington include radiation oncology, medical oncology/hematology, surgical oncology, breast care, hepatobiliary surgery, infusion services, imaging, and related outpatient support.

Radiation Oncology services are currently connected to Saint Joseph Hospital and Saint Joseph East, with Lexington cancer care locations including Bob-O-Link Drive and Blazer Parkway.

The program is planning a move to a new location with brand new equipment, with likely conversion to Varian and continued use of Eclipse planning software.

The opportunity offers established patient volume, a large employed referral base, and potential long-term medical director growth.

The Lexington oncology network includes two additional radiation oncologists, three medical oncologists, two surgical oncologists, one APP, employed dosimetry and physics, and dedicated clinic staff.

The practice is positioned within a broader CHI Saint Joseph Health network that serves central and eastern Kentucky through nearby hospitals, outpatient clinics, and referral relationships.

About the Community - Lexington, Kentucky

Located in the heart of the Bluegrass region of Kentucky, Lexington offers the amenities of a growing metro area with a strong sense of community, family-friendly neighborhoods, access to universities, equine culture, bourbon tourism, outdoor recreation, and convenient regional travel.

Physicians and their families enjoy:

• A strong place for families, with established neighborhoods, access to public and private school options, and higher education anchors including the University of Kentucky and Transylvania University.
• Outdoor recreation including parks, trails, horse farms, Keeneland, the Kentucky Horse Park, and easy access to the Red River Gorge and other Bluegrass-region destinations.
• A vibrant local culture with restaurants, breweries, bourbon experiences, live music, college sports, arts, history, and year-round community events.
• Blue Grass Airport provides convenient local air travel with nonstop flights to multiple destinations and connecting access to major markets.
• A highly livable long-term home base for physicians seeking professional opportunity, manageable lifestyle, and a central Kentucky community with both regional reach and local character.

About CommonSpirit Health

CommonSpirit Health is a nonprofit, Catholic health system dedicated to advancing health for all people. Across its national network, CommonSpirit operates thousands of care sites and supports tens of thousands of providers and caregivers. Its vision is "a healthier future for all -- inspired by faith, driven by innovation and powered by our humanity."

Our values -- Compassion, Inclusion, Integrity, Excellence, and Collaboration -- guide how we serve our patients, communities, and one another.