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Virginia Commonwealth University (VCU) School of Medicine is a premier academic medical center located in the heart of Richmond. Accounting for almost half of VCU’s sponsored research, the School of Medicine is internationally recognized for patient care and education. Virginia Commonwealth University is an equal opportunity employer.
Unit: School Of Medicine MBU
Department: Radiation Oncology
Department Summary:
Established in 1987, VCU’s Department of Radiation Oncology provides a full range of clinical services at the Virginia Commonwealth University Medical Center and its regional affiliated facilities. It is comprised of over 30 faculty in its three divisions, spanning five clinical locations and treating approximately 150 patients per day, with active, funded programs in clinical research, medical physics, and molecular radiobiology. Our team is an integral component of VCU’s Massey Comprehensive Cancer Center, one of only two National Cancer Institute-designated comprehensive cancer centers in Virginia.
Our Radiation Oncology team is highly unified and collaborative, reflecting the discipline at large. Our faculty are committed to providing exceptional and compassionate patient-focused patient care, conducting cutting-edge research, and educating emerging attending providers, medical physicists, and dosimetrists to contribute to the ever-evolving field of Radiation Oncology.
Our clinical services currently include Varian True Beam LINAC with body stereotactic capabilities and CT simulators available at the HMP and CMH community facilities. Additionally, there is access to the full complement of technological offerings of our downtown location (Adult Outpatient Pavilion/AOP): ETHOS Helical LINAC (installation in progress), MR LINAC (ViewRay), Varian EDGE for stereotactic radiosurgery and stereotactic body radiotherapy, 3T MR simulator, and an image guided brachytherapy suite allowing adaptive treatment.
Duties & Responsibilities:
The Department of Radiation Oncology at Virginia Commonwealth University is seeking a board-certified Radiation Oncologist to provide clinical coverage in the form of consultative and external beam radiotherapy treatment services during times of physician absence at our downtown site or any of our satellite centers.
Our department offers radiation oncology physician services at five distinct sites. Four of the five sites are located within 20 minutes of the main center in downtown Richmond, VA, and one is located in South Hill, VA.
As an important part of our departmental team, hourly Radiation Oncologists consistently deliver excellent clinical care to our patient populations in ways that reflect current professional practice norms and skills and remain consistent with accepted medical practice guidelines. The incoming physician will collaborate with our faculty, nursing, physics, dosimetry, and technician teams to improve patient outcomes, participate in quality improvement initiatives, and promote patient safety and satisfaction.
- Clinical/Service: Time and effort [100%] shall be devoted to the provision of clinical services through core activities encompassed in the radiation oncology scope of practice, including, but not limited to: new patient consultations, follow-up visits, management of patients under treatment, brachytherapy procedures, participation in tumor boards and in QA conferences. Establishment and maintenance of clinical privileges at our downtown and satellite facilities (typically renewed on a two-year or three-year cycle) will also be required.
Qualifications:
Minimum Qualifications
- MD or DO degree (or equivalent) completed via an ACGME-accredited program
- Board certification in Radiation Oncology from the American Board of Radiology
- At least 5 years of clinical experience
- Ability to provide excellent clinical care across a broad range of disease sites in a multi-disciplinary oncology setting
- Demonstrated ability to build and sustain relationships in order to establish and maintain strong referral patterns
- Demonstrated experience working in and fostering an environment of respect, professionalism, and civility with a population of patients, faculty, staff, and students from all backgrounds and experiences, or a commitment to do so as an affiliate faculty member at VCU
Salary Range: Commensurate with experience
FLSA Exemption Status: Exempt
ORP Eligible: No
Flexible Work Arrangement: Other
Rank: Open
Tenure: Ineligible
Months: 12 months
Restricted: No
Contact Name: Ashley Krauss
Contact Email: ashley.krauss@vcuhealth.org
INTRODUCTION
Virginia Commonwealth University (VCU) School of Medicine is a premier academic medical center located in the heart of Richmond. Accounting for almost half of VCU’s sponsored research, the School of Medicine is internationally recognized for patient care and education. Virginia Commonwealth University is an equal opportunity employer.
Unit: School Of Medicine MBU
Department: Radiation Oncology
Department Summary:
Established in 1987, VCU’s Department of Radiation Oncology provides a full range of clinical services at the Virginia Commonwealth University Medical Center and its regional affiliated facilities. It is comprised of over 30 faculty in its three divisions, spanning five clinical locations and treating approximately 150 patients per day, with active, funded programs in clinical research, medical physics, and molecular radiobiology. Our team is an integral component of VCU’s Massey Comprehensive Cancer Center, one of only two National Cancer Institute-designated comprehensive cancer centers in Virginia.
Our Radiation Oncology team is highly unified and collaborative, reflecting the discipline at large. Our faculty are committed to providing exceptional and compassionate patient-focused patient care, conducting cutting-edge research, and educating emerging attending providers, medical physicists, and dosimetrists to contribute to the ever-evolving field of Radiation Oncology.
Our clinical services currently include Varian True Beam LINAC with body stereotactic capabilities and CT simulators available at the HMP and CMH community facilities. Additionally, there is access to the full complement of technological offerings of our downtown location (Adult Outpatient Pavilion/AOP): ETHOS Helical LINAC (installation in progress), MR LINAC (ViewRay), Varian EDGE for stereotactic radiosurgery and stereotactic body radiotherapy, 3T MR simulator, and an image guided brachytherapy suite allowing adaptive treatment.
Duties & Responsibilities:
The Department of Radiation Oncology at Virginia Commonwealth University is seeking a board-certified Radiation Oncologist to provide clinical coverage in the form of consultative and external beam radiotherapy treatment services during times of physician absence at our downtown site or any of our satellite centers.
Our department offers radiation oncology physician services at five distinct sites. Four of the five sites are located within 20 minutes of the main center in downtown Richmond, VA, and one is located in South Hill, VA.
As an important part of our departmental team, hourly Radiation Oncologists consistently deliver excellent clinical care to our patient populations in ways that reflect current professional practice norms and skills and remain consistent with accepted medical practice guidelines. The incoming physician will collaborate with our faculty, nursing, physics, dosimetry, and technician teams to improve patient outcomes, participate in quality improvement initiatives, and promote patient safety and satisfaction.
- Clinical/Service: Time and effort [100%] shall be devoted to the provision of clinical services through core activities encompassed in the radiation oncology scope of practice, including, but not limited to: new patient consultations, follow-up visits, management of patients under treatment, brachytherapy procedures, participation in tumor boards and in QA conferences. Establishment and maintenance of clinical privileges at our downtown and satellite facilities (typically renewed on a two-year or three-year cycle) will also be required.
Qualifications:
Minimum Qualifications
- MD or DO degree (or equivalent) completed via an ACGME-accredited program
- Board certification in Radiation Oncology from the American Board of Radiology
- At least 5 years of clinical experience
- Ability to provide excellent clinical care across a broad range of disease sites in a multi-disciplinary oncology setting
- Demonstrated ability to build and sustain relationships in order to establish and maintain strong referral patterns
- Demonstrated experience working in and fostering an environment of respect, professionalism, and civility with a population of patients, faculty, staff, and students from all backgrounds and experiences, or a commitment to do so as an affiliate faculty member at VCU
Salary Range: Commensurate with experience
FLSA Exemption Status: Exempt
ORP Eligible: No
Flexible Work Arrangement: Other
Rank: Open
Tenure: Ineligible
Months: 12 months
Restricted: No
Contact Name: Ashley Krauss
Contact Email: ashley.krauss@vcuhealth.org
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding Green Card Sponsorship in Oncologist
Verify your degree meets EB-2 requirements
An MD plus an oncology fellowship is the credential baseline USCIS expects for EB-2 classification. If your medical degree is from outside the U.S., get a credential evaluation completed before your employer starts the PERM filing.
Target employers with active PERM filing history
Academic medical centers and NCI-designated cancer centers file PERM applications far more frequently than community hospitals. Focusing your search on these institutions shortens the path from offer letter to I-140 petition.
Use Migrate Mate to find sponsoring oncology employers
Search Migrate Mate to identify oncology employers with verified green card sponsorship history. Filtering by role and sponsorship type surfaces positions where PERM filing is already part of the employer's standard hiring process.
Clarify subspecialty fit during PERM recruitment
PERM requires the job description to match the actual role. If you're a breast oncologist or radiation oncologist, confirm the employer's PERM application reflects your subspecialty, not a generic oncologist title that could trigger a DOL audit.
Ask about concurrent I-140 and I-485 filing eligibility
If your priority date is current when the I-140 is approved, you can file for adjustment of status at the same time. Confirming this with your employer's immigration counsel before signing an offer prevents gaps in your work authorization.
Check the prevailing wage before negotiating your offer
Your employer must pay at least the DOL prevailing wage for your role and location. Look up the wage level for your subspecialty and geographic area using the OFLC Wage Search before finalizing compensation discussions.
Green Card Oncologist: Frequently Asked Questions
Does oncologist qualify for EB-2 or EB-3 green card sponsorship?
Oncologist roles qualify for both categories. EB-2 applies to advanced-degree professionals, which includes physicians with an MD and completed fellowship training. EB-3 covers professionals with a U.S.-equivalent bachelor's degree or higher. Most sponsoring employers file under EB-2 given the advanced training oncology requires, but EB-3 is available as a fallback if needed.
How does green card sponsorship differ from H-1B sponsorship for oncologists?
H-1B visa is a temporary status requiring renewal every three years and subject to annual cap concerns for many applicants. Employment-based green card sponsorship through PERM leads to permanent residency with no renewal requirement. The PERM process is longer, typically one to three years from start to green card approval, but it eliminates the uncertainty tied to visa caps and lottery selection.
Which types of employers sponsor oncologists for green cards?
Academic medical centers, NCI-designated cancer centers, large hospital health systems, and multi-site oncology practices are the most active PERM filers for oncologist roles. These organizations have established immigration infrastructure and regularly navigate the DOL recruitment documentation process. Smaller community practices sponsor less frequently and may require more lead time to set up the filing process.
How can I find oncology jobs that include green card sponsorship?
Migrate Mate lets you search oncology roles filtered by employers with documented green card sponsorship history. This saves time compared to applying broadly and asking about sponsorship after the fact. Targeting employers who already file PERM for oncologists means sponsorship is a standard part of their hiring process, not an exception you have to negotiate.
What happens to my green card case if I change employers during the process?
If your I-140 petition has been approved for at least 180 days, you may be able to port your priority date to a new employer under AC21 portability, provided the new role is in the same or similar occupational classification. Oncologist-to-oncologist moves generally qualify. Changing employers before the 180-day mark typically requires restarting the PERM process with the new employer.