Oncology - Radiation Physician
Nashville, TN Full-time Radiation Oncologist
At a glance
Radiation Oncologist role at Vanderbilt University Medical Center. Nashville, TN · full-time · no salary stated · we estimate $518,825–$620,000 across the United States.
Estimated pay
Vanderbilt University Medical Center has not published a salary for this role. The figure below is our estimate, not theirs.
$518,825 – $620,000
What the middle half of radiation oncologist roles in the United States paid, among postings that did state a salary.
Worked out from 29 postings that stated pay, median $575,000. Last updated Oct 17, 2026.
RoleRadiation Oncologist
LocationNashville, TN
EmploymentFull-time
PostedOct 7, 2026 · 2w ago
Role brief
physicianroles summary, based on the employer's listing.
What you'll do
- Treat thoracic cancers across Stage I to IV using SBRT/SABR, VMAT/IMRT and online adaptive radiotherapy
- Coordinate patient care with interventional pulmonologists, thoracic surgeons and medical oncologists
- Review care pathways and patient outcomes through the Vanderbilt Lung Cancer learning lab’s improvement work
- Treat Veterans Affairs patients and rely on a dedicated nurse practitioner for day-to-day clinical support
- Develop investigator-initiated studies and enroll patients in clinical trials with protected research time
What you bring
- You hold an MD or DO and have completed an ACGME-accredited residency
- You are board-certified or board-eligible in Radiation Oncology and eligible for Tennessee licensure
- You show interest in clinical or translational research and want to build an independent research portfolio
Who this fits
This clinician educator faculty role suits a radiation oncologist focused on thoracic cancers, clinical care and research. The position is based in Nashville, Tennessee, and includes care for Veterans Affairs patients.
From the employer
The Department of Radiation Oncology at Vanderbilt University Medical Center (VUMC) seeks a full-time faculty member on the clinician educator track with a focus on thoracic radiation oncology to join a growing, nationally recognized program at the Vanderbilt-Ingram Cancer Center (VICC). The successful candidate will work alongside an established thoracic radiation oncologist who serves as co-leader of the Thoracic Oncology Program at VICC, which reflects the strong integration of radiation oncology within the disease management team, and who has a strong track record of opening both industry-sponsored and NIH-funded investigator-initiated trials (IITs) and mentoring junior faculty.
Position Highlights:
Benefits:
Nashville is rich in cultural, sporting, recreational, and historical attractions, and is known as Music City, USA. One of the fastest growing areas in the US, the Nashville metro area boasts a lower-than-average cost of living, no state income tax, and higher than average per capita income, as well as a diverse population and over 20 colleges and universities. With an international airport, vibrant arts and music scene, real estate either downtown or in the countryside, and abundant outdoor activities, central Tennessee is a great environment to live and work.
Vanderbilt Health is committed to fostering an environment where everyone has the chance to thrive and is committed to the principles of equal opportunity. EOE/Vets/Disabled.
Position Highlights:
- Comprehensive treatment of thoracic malignancies, from Stage I to IV disease, using advanced techniques including SBRT/SABR, VMAT/IMRT, and online adaptive radiotherapy.
- Collaboration with a dynamic, world-class multidisciplinary team of interventional pulmonologists, thoracic surgeons, and medical oncologists.
- Active participation in the Vanderbilt Lung Cancer learning lab, a quality improvement (QI) initiative designed to analyze clinical care pipelines and patient outcomes and provide rapid and systematic feedback for improvement.
- Care of Veterans Affairs (VA) patients as part of the clinical assignment.
- Day-to-day practice supported by a dedicated nurse practitioner.
- Protected effort to develop investigator-initiated trials and to open and enroll patients on clinical trials.
- Access to world class core facilities, databases, and mentorship programs.
Benefits:
- Competitive academic salary
- Faculty salary supplement
- Professional Development allowance and CME time
- Immediate access to PTO
- Tuition Benefit for employees & family
- Lucrative retirement match
- No state income tax in TN
- High-quality, low-cost medical, dental, and vision insurance
- As a non-profit organization, our employees are eligible for state and federal loan forgiveness
- Wellbeing programs that include but are not limited to mental, physical, and financial health
- And much more!
Nashville is rich in cultural, sporting, recreational, and historical attractions, and is known as Music City, USA. One of the fastest growing areas in the US, the Nashville metro area boasts a lower-than-average cost of living, no state income tax, and higher than average per capita income, as well as a diverse population and over 20 colleges and universities. With an international airport, vibrant arts and music scene, real estate either downtown or in the countryside, and abundant outdoor activities, central Tennessee is a great environment to live and work.
Vanderbilt Health is committed to fostering an environment where everyone has the chance to thrive and is committed to the principles of equal opportunity. EOE/Vets/Disabled.