Assistant Professor of Clinical - Radiation Oncology, Medical Physics

University of Miami Health System; Miami (FL); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading health institution in Miami seeks an Assistant Professor of Clinical in Radiation Oncology, Medical Physics. The successful candidate will provide medical physics support for radiation therapy, participate in resident education and hands-on instruction, and assist in clinical research activities. Applicants must have a PhD in medical physics or related fields, along with clinical experience and ABR certification. This position offers opportunities for professional growth within a diverse clinical setting.

Qualifications

• PhD Degree in medical physics, engineering, or related field.
• At least two years of clinical experience.
• ABR certified or eligible.

Responsibilities

• Provide medical physics support for radiation therapy operations.
• Participate in teaching residents and medical physics graduate programs.
• Coordinate with dosimetrists on dosimetric procedures.
• Participate in resident and graduate teaching programs and engage in scholarly activities as directed by the Chief of Medical Physics.

Education

PhD in medical physics, engineering, or related field

ABR certification or eligible

Job description

Assistant Professor of Clinical - Radiation Oncology, Medical Physics

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Job Summary (Purpose And Function)

The physics division currently covers five radiation therapy venues: Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center (SCCC) Main, Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center (SCCC) West, Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center (SCCC) at Deerfield Beach, Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center (SCCC) at Coral Gables, Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center (SCCC) at Doral, Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center (SCCC) at Sole Mia, Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center (SCCC) at Plantation, and Jackson Memorial Hospital (JMH). The division consists of twenty medical physicists and thirteen dosimetrists who carry out clinical, research, and resident teaching duties.

Provide all aspects of medical physics support to the operation of radiation therapy, including commissioning and continuous quality assurance of external beam radiotherapy machines such as linear accelerators; special physics consultation as requested by radiation oncologists; participate and assist in the preparation of radiation treatment including image acquisitions, treatment planning, evaluation and verification of treatment plans; supervise the treatment delivery as necessary for conventional treatment, intensity-modulated radiation therapy (IMRT), volumetric-modulated arc therapy (VMAT), total body irradiation (TBI), total skin electron therapy (TSET), MR-guided radiation therapy (ViewRay), and stereotactic radiosurgery/therapy such as SRS and SBRT; perform weekly continuing physics chart checks; perform all physics-related tasks and QA procedures for high-dose-rate (HDR) and low-dose-rate (LDR) brachytherapy; supervise and collaborate with dosimetrists on all aspects of dosimetric procedures; liaise with all relevant entities in the department to facilitate the process of radiation treatment delivery.

Participate in the resident and medical physics graduate program teaching program, including didactic lecturing and hands-on instructions as appropriate for academic level. Participate in academic activities including graduate teaching, post-graduate mentoring, and research activities as appropriate and directed by the Chief of Medical Physics.

Minimum Qualifications (Essential Requirements)

PhD Degree in medical physics, engineering, or related field with at least two years of clinical experience and ABR (or equivalent) certified or eligible.

The University of Miami is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Applicants and employees are protected from discrimination based on certain categories protected by Federal law.