300 Days of Sunshine, Mountain Living and an Outstanding Radiation Oncology Career

Radiation Oncologist

Live Exceptionally in El Paso, Texas

Join an Expanding Group Practice | Outstanding Financial Package

Your Best Life May Be Waiting in El Paso

Imagine beginning your morning with a view of the Franklin Mountains, spending the afternoon practicing medicine in a major regional clinical institution, and ending the day with a spectacular desert sunset.

In El Paso, an outstanding medical career and an exceptional quality of life come together.

Known as the Sun City, El Paso offers abundant sunshine, mild winters, low humidity, dramatic mountain vistas, a nationally distinctive culinary scene, and housing costs that remain well below those of many major metropolitan areas. El Paso provides the cultural and recreational amenities of a large city while retaining the warmth, accessibility, and sense of community that can be difficult to find elsewhere. [progenrealestate.com], [penaelpaso.com], [visitelpaso.com]

For physicians who want more than another job, this is an opportunity to build a rewarding career in a city where life outside the hospital can be just as fulfilling as the work itself.

Live in the Mountains Without Leaving the City

The Franklin Mountains do not simply surround El Paso. They rise through the heart of the city, creating dramatic views and making outdoor recreation part of everyday life.

Franklin Mountains State Park is only minutes from the city and encompasses nearly 27,000 acres with more than 100 miles of trails. Residents can enjoy hiking, mountain biking, rock climbing, camping, birding, and panoramic overlooks without planning a weekend getaway. More ambitious hikers can climb North Franklin Peak, the highest point in El Paso at 7,192 feet. [tpwd.texas.gov], [tpwd.texas.gov]

Depending on your lifestyle, you can choose from:

• Beautiful mountain-view properties on El Paso’s Westside
• Upscale neighborhoods in the Upper Valley
• Custom homes with larger lots and open space
• Newer homes in growing, family-oriented communities
• Contemporary urban living near dining, shopping, and entertainment
• Homes offering striking views of the mountains, desert, and city lights

El Paso’s housing market offers physicians the potential to purchase significantly more home for their investment than in many competing metropolitan areas. As of July 2026, Zillow reported a typical El Paso home value of approximately $237,800, while Redfin reported a median sale price of approximately $257,000, about 37% below the national median. [zillow.com], [redfin.com]

More Sunshine. More Time Outdoors.

El Paso’s dry desert climate offers approximately 300 days of sunshine each year, mild winters, and far less humidity than many other Texas cities. The climate supports an active outdoor lifestyle during much of the year, whether you prefer an early-morning hike, an evening walk, a round of golf, or dinner on the patio beneath a desert sunset. [eyeandpen.com], [progenrealestate.com], [penaelpaso.com]

Outdoor and regional recreation includes:

• More than 100 miles of local mountain trails
• Hiking and mountain biking in the Franklin Mountains
• Rock climbing in McKelligon Canyon
• Camping, birding, and desert exploration
• Scenic drives with sweeping mountain and city vistas
• Hot-air balloon experiences over the desert landscape
• Golf and year-round outdoor fitness
• Weekend access to White Sands, Guadalupe Mountains, Carlsbad Caverns, Big Bend, and the mountain community of Ruidoso [tpwd.texas.gov], [visitelpaso.com], [tour2sky.com]

A Food Culture All Its Own

El Paso’s location and bicultural heritage have created a culinary identity unlike that of almost any other American city.

The city is known for authentic Mexican cuisine, regional specialties, street-style tacos, enchiladas, steaks, local bakeries, contemporary border cuisine, breweries, wineries, and restaurants ranging from generations-old neighborhood favorites to sophisticated dining destinations. Visit El Paso describes the city as both a “foodie heaven” and a destination for distinctive regional dishes. [progenrealestate.com], [visitelpaso.com]

Beyond its restaurants, El Paso offers:

• A rich Mexican-American cultural heritage
• Museums, galleries, murals, and performing arts
• Professional and collegiate sports
• Historic architecture and neighborhoods
• Festivals and community events
• Shopping, entertainment, wineries, and breweries
• More than 400 years of regional history along El Paso’s Mission Trail [visitelpaso.com]

A Welcoming and Affordable Place to Call Home

El Paso offers an attractive cost of living, comparatively affordable housing, and no Texas state individual income tax. Its combination of big-city resources and relaxed Southwestern character allows physicians and their families to enjoy a high standard of living without many of the financial pressures found in larger, higher-cost markets. [progenrealestate.com], [penaelpaso.com], [redfin.com]

Whether you envision a mountain-view residence, an elegant home in the Upper Valley, a contemporary property near the city’s amenities, or a newer home in a family-oriented community, El Paso offers compelling choices across a wide range of neighborhoods and price points. [epcasabyowner.com], [progenrealestate.com]

The Professional Opportunity

An outstanding opportunity is available for a Radiation Oncologist to join a new and expanding group practice associated with University Medical Center of El Paso.

This is a primarily clinical, non-academic role within a large clinical and teaching environment. University Medical Center is a major regional healthcare institution and the principal teaching hospital for a prominent medical school. Physicians can enjoy the clinical resources, multidisciplinary interaction, and professional stimulation of a teaching institution without the traditional research, publication, or academic advancement requirements. [umcelpaso.org], [umccares.org]

Because of the organization’s teaching mission, the successful physician may also have opportunities to interact with and teach medical students, residents, and other healthcare professionals in the clinical setting. Teaching complements the position but is not its primary focus.

Join a Group That Is Growing

As a member of the expanding Radiation Oncology group, you will have the opportunity to:

• Join a collaborative and developing physician practice
• Build a rewarding, long-term clinical career
• Work with a broad and diverse patient population
• Collaborate with medical oncologists, surgeons, radiologists, pathologists, and other specialists
• Participate in multidisciplinary cancer conferences
• Benefit from the resources of a major regional clinical institution
• Contribute ideas regarding patient care, clinical workflow, and practice growth
• Participate in clinical teaching based on your interest
• Make a meaningful difference in a region with a strong need for specialized cancer care

This is not being positioned as an academic appointment or a supervisory department-building role. The emphasis is on excellent patient care, collegiality, professional growth, and the opportunity to join a group practice that is expanding.

Excellent Financial Package

The organization is committed to recruiting exceptional Radiation Oncologists and providing a financial package that is highly competitive in today’s physician market.

The compensation and benefits package includes:

• Highly competitive base salary
• Attractive productivity-based incentive plan
• Significant signing bonus
• Relocation assistance
• Comprehensive health and wellness benefits
• Generous paid time off
• CME time and CME allowance
• Professional liability coverage
• Excellent retirement benefits
• Additional recruitment incentives based on the candidate’s experience and circumstances

When combined with El Paso’s affordable housing, lower overall cost of living, and absence of a Texas state individual income tax, the financial value of this opportunity becomes even more compelling. [penaelpaso.com], [zillow.com], [redfin.com]

Candidate Qualifications

Qualified candidates should possess:

• MD or DO degree
• Board Certification or Board Eligibility in Radiation Oncology
• Eligibility for an unrestricted Texas medical license
• Commitment to clinical excellence and patient-centered care
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Collaborative and team-oriented approach
• Interest in joining and contributing to an expanding group practice
• Desire to practice within a large multidisciplinary clinical environment

Experienced Radiation Oncologists and physicians completing training are encouraged to apply.

Come for the Opportunity. Stay for the Life.

There are excellent Radiation Oncology positions throughout the country. Few combine a rewarding clinical practice with El Paso’s sunshine, mountain scenery, outdoor lifestyle, remarkable cuisine, attainable housing, cultural richness, and outstanding financial value.

Join an expanding Radiation Oncology group. Build an exceptional career. Create an extraordinary life in El Paso.

Apply today to learn more about this distinctive Radiation Oncology opportunity in the Sun City.