Chief Medical Physicist

UPMC; Williamsport (Lycoming County); On-site; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

UPMC Hillman Cancer Center in Williamsport, PA is seeking a Chief Medical Physicist to lead a dedicated physics team and oversee all clinical medical physics services. The role includes supervision of one physicist and two dosimetrists, calibration, QA, and regulatory compliance in a cutting-edge cancer center.

The candidate should have an advanced degree in Medical Physics, 5+ years of clinical experience, and ABR certification.

Qualifications

• Master's or PhD in Medical Physics required.
• Minimum of five (5) years of clinical experience in medical physics.
• ABR certification in Therapeutic Medical Physics or Radiological Physics required.
• Must meet qualified expert criteria defined by NRC and/or State radiation agency.

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical radiation therapy physics services and leadership for the team.
• Oversee calibration, commissioning, and maintenance of therapy equipment.
• Maintain and improve quality assurance programs for treatment delivery.
• Ensure regulatory compliance with NRC, state regulations, and professional guidelines (ACR, AAPM).
• Lead and mentor the physics team to foster collaboration and innovation.

Skills

Leadership

Team collaboration

Education

Master's or PhD in Medical Physics

Tools

Aria-EMR

Eclipse-Planning

RadCalc

RPM motion management

Oncentra

Job description

Exciting Opportunity: Chief Medical Physicist at UPMC Hillman Cancer Center

Are you an experienced medical physicist looking to lead a dynamic team in a cutting- edge cancer center? UPMC Hillman Cancer Center in Williamsport, PA, is seeking a Chief Medical Physicist to join our progressive and technologically advanced facility.

Why Join UPMC Hillman Cancer Center?

• Leadership Role: Provide guidance and leadership to a dedicated team, including one physicist and two dosimetrists.


• Advanced Technology: Work with state-of-the-art equipment and techniques such as IMRT, IGRT, SRS, SBRT with CBCT/OBI, 4D CT, and organ motion management.


• Comprehensive Responsibilities: Oversee all clinical medical physics services, including equipment calibration, quality assurance, and compliance with radiation safety and regulatory requirements.


• Professional Growth: Be part of a network of 26 cancer centers, offering numerous opportunities for professional development and collaboration.

Key Responsibilities:

• Clinical Support: Conduct all aspects of radiation therapy physics, ensuring high-quality patient care.


• Equipment Management: Perform calibration, commissioning, and maintenance of radiation therapy equipment.


• Quality Assurance: Maintain rigorous quality assurance programs for equipment and treatment delivery.


• Regulatory Compliance: Ensure compliance with NRC and state regulations, as well as ACRO and AAPM guidelines.


• Team Leadership: Lead and mentor the physics team, fostering a collaborative and innovative work environment.

Facility and Equipment:

• Varian Linacs: EDGE (New), Trilogy, Varisource HDR


• GE Lightspeed CT Simulator


• Software: Aria-EMR, Eclipse-Planning, Rad Calc, RPM motion management system, Oncentra


• Education: A Master's or PhD degree in Medical Physics


• Experience: Five (5) years of clinical experience is required.


• Certification: American Board of Radiology in Radiation Therapy Physics or Radiological Physics

Must meet qualified expert criteria defined by the Nuclear Regulatory Commission and/or State radiation agency.

Licensure, Certifications, and Clearances:

• American Board of Radiology - Therapeutic Medical Physics


• Act 31 Child Abuse Reporting with renewal


• Act 33 with renewal


• Act 34 with renewal


• Act 73 FBI Clearance with renewal

UPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran