Certified Medical Physicist (MS or PhD) Paris, TX

Texas Oncology; Paris (TX); On-site; USD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Long-Term Incentive Plan (LTIP)

Job summary

Texas Oncology is seeking a Certified Medical Physicist (Ph.D or M.S.) to join our Paris Market team in North East Texas POD. The position will primarily be located at the Paris Cancer Center and will involve collaboration with radiation oncology staff to ensure high-quality patient care.

Responsibilities include evaluating equipment, contributing to quality management, and managing radiation oncology information systems, along with adherence to radiation safety protocols and participation in

Qualifications

• Master’s or PhD in Physics or Medical Physics from an accredited college or university.
• ABR certification or CAMPEP residency and board eligible; clinical environment experience.
• Texas Medical Board license required or to be obtained.

Responsibilities

• Periodic evaluation of all equipment for continued utility, appropriateness, reliable performance, age, and condition; recommend life span, obsolescence, replacement.
• Design and implement quality management programs for external beam radiotherapy equipment and updates to procedures for staff.

Skills

Clinical experience

Radiation safety

Leadership

Education

Master’s or PhD in Physics/Medical Physics

Tools

ABR certification

CAMPEP residency

Texas Medical Board license

Job description

Texas Oncology is looking for a Certified Medical Physicist (Ph.D or M.S.) to join our team supporting the Paris Market - North East Texas POD! The position will be primarily located at the Texas Oncology Paris Cancer Center, which is a community-based cancer center treating an average of 40 patients per day. Additionally, the center has very active PSI and HDR programs, treating more than 300 HDR treatments per year. The Paris radiation therapy team consists of one Radiation Oncologist, one Chief Medical Physicist, two site Medical Physicists (shared across the region), two Dosimetrists, three Radiation Therapists, and one CT Technologist. While operationally independent, the center is part of a network POD that consists of two nearby, fully staffed, Texas Oncology centers located in Mt Pleasant and Greenville in the North East Texas region. Periodic travel to the other two sites is required based on the POD dynamic and staff coverage.

Join a Team That Invests in Your Future

At Texas Oncology, we recognize the long-term impact of our people and are committed to rewarding performance and potential. That’s why select roles may be eligible to participate in our Long-Term Incentive Plan (LTIP): an incentive program designed to attract, retain, and reward top talent.

What is the Long-Term Incentive Plan (LTIP)?

Long-Term Incentive Plan (LTIP): is an incentive program that typically vests over a three-year period and is tied to both individual performance and the operational success of Texas Oncology. Awards are discretionary and based on your position, performance, and potential for future career growth at Texas Oncology. Awards are reviewed and approved during the annual compensation review. LTIP awards are subject to your continued employment through the award payment date, and are governed by the written terms and conditions of the LTIP document.

Responsibilities

• Periodic evaluation of all equipment for continued utility, appropriateness, reliable performance, age, and condition to make recommendations on practical life span, obsolescence, and replacement
• Contribute to the design and implementation of all aspects of the quality management program that includes the use of external beam radiotherapy equipment as well as the review and proposal of changes to procedures followed by radiation therapy staff
• Assist in the management of radiation oncology information systems, including development of usage protocols, maintenance, and data storage
• Radiation safety duties for the practice, including assisting with employee monitoring, reports, and regulatory issues
• Lead or participate in clinical projects to improve department processes or patient treatments

Desired Skills and Qualifications:

• Applicants must have a Master’s degree or PhD in Physics or Medical Physics from an accredited college or university.
• Must be ABR certified, or have completed a CAMPEP approved residency and be board eligible, and have working experience in a clinical environment.
• Texas Medical Board license required or must be obtained.

Texas Oncology is part of the US Oncology Network and is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, or national origin.