Medical Physicist (Radiation Therapy) I/II/III

Quick Facts

• Role supports a radiation oncology service expansion at a cancer institute
• Provides clinical physics oversight and mentorship within a clinical and residency training environment

Description

Support a growing radiation oncology program by providing technical oversight for new radiotherapy technologies and collaborating closely with physicians for high-quality patient care. Perform core clinical physics duties including commissioning radiotherapy hardware/software, developing technical and clinical protocols, conducting treatment plan reviews, and ensuring quality and safety through QA and patient-specific checks. Mentor Physicist I and II, support the physics residency program, and contribute to clinical projects and research.

Responsibilities

• Commission radiotherapy devices and software; develop technical and clinical protocols
• Contribute to the quality program; review treatment plans; consult on clinical care
• Perform radiation safety compliance, including risk identification, assessment, and control
• Perform QA: equipment QA, patient-specific QA (initial plan checks; IMRT/SBRT/SRS QA; in-vivo dose measurements)
• Support special procedures and technologies, including MLC-based SRS, SBRT, IMRT, VMAT, IGRT, T&O, Vaginal Cylinder, Theranostics (Pluvicto), and GammaTile
• Provide special physics consults to radiation oncologists as needed; perform weekly chart checks
• Maintain continuing education and professional development
• Provide mentorship to Physicist I and II and support the physics residency program

Requirements

• Graduate degree required in Medical Physics
• CAMPEP-accredited Medical Physics Residency Program completed
• ABR certification in process or eligibility required
• Experience with project management, leading teams, and quality improvement
• Experience performing core clinical physics tasks (commissioning, protocols, plan review, quality program contribution)
• Ability to advise physicians/therapists on patient simulation setup and treatment delivery techniques
• Knowledge of current QA best practices and ability to perform recommended QA procedures
• Ability to perform patient-specific QA, including IMRT/SBRT/SRS QA and in-vivo dose measurements

Benefits

• Relocation assistance
• Annual professional budget
• Employee discount program
• Board certification incentives
• Tuition reimbursement