Chief Medical Physicist - El Paso, TX

US Oncology Inc.; El Paso (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Long-Term Incentive Plan (LTIP)

Support for professional development

Competitive salary

Job summary

A leading oncology provider in El Paso is seeking a Chief Certified Medical Physicist to oversee radiation therapy operations. This role involves managing advanced equipment and collaborating with healthcare professionals to enhance patient care. The ideal candidate holds a Master's or PhD in Physics, is ABR certified or board-eligible, and possesses at least seven years of clinical experience. The position is pivotal in driving innovative treatment approaches for cancer patients and includes potential eligibility for a Long-Term Incentive Plan.

Qualifications

• Minimum seven years’ experience in clinical radiation physics required.
• Must have Texas Medical Board license.
• ABR certified or CAMPEP approved residency completion is necessary.

Responsibilities

• Operate and maintain advanced radiation therapy equipment.
• Support treatment planning and dosimetry.
• Collaborate with the oncology team for patient treatment.

Skills

Clinical radiation physics

ABR certification

Patient care management

Education

Master’s degree or PhD in Physics or Medical Physics

Tools

Varian TrueBeam

Varian Trilogy

Elekta MicroSelectron HDR

Job description

Overview

Texas Oncology is seeking a Chief Certified (Therapeutic) Medical Physicist to join our El Paso Team. The position will be based in our Grandview location and support our Gateway location. Our El Paso locations are home to 12 Hematologists/Oncologists, 2 Board Certified Radiation Oncologists, 3 Nurse Practitioners, and a Physician Assistant. We also offer in house labs, imaging, and have a full-time Oncology pharmacist. Our centers handle an average of 110 patients per day, including SRS, SBRT, and HDR programs.

Today, Texas Oncology treats half of all Texans diagnosed with cancer on an annual basis. Texas Oncology is the largest community oncology provider in the country and has approximately 600+ providers in 220+ sites across Texas and southeastern Oklahoma. Our mission is to use leading-edge technology and research to deliver high-quality, high-touch, evidence-based cancer care to help our patients achieve."

Location Specifics

El Paso Cancer Treatment Center Gateway

El Paso Cancer Treatment Center Grandview

Come join our El Paso Team to be an integral part of our drive to advance clinical research and develop innovative approaches to treatment of oncology and hematology disorders. “More breakthroughs. More victories.” ® in their fight against cancer.

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

Our equipment includes

• Varian TrueBeam
• Varian Trilogy
• Varian 21iX
• Elekta MicroSelectron HDR
• CT simulator
• PET/CT
• Varian Eclipse
• Elekta MOSAIQ R&V
• RadCalc
• SNC SunCHECK
• SNC Mapcheck2

Qualifications

Minimum 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.
• Minimum seven years’ experience in clinical radiation physics.
• Texas Medical Board license required