Clinical Medical Physicist: Advancing Radiation Therapy QA

Atlantic Health; Morristown (NJ); On-site; USD 140,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

Atlantic Health in Morristown, NJ seeks a Medical Physicist to ensure the safe and accurate delivery of radiation therapy treatments. The role supports clinical physics, QA, and radiation safety across imaging, planning, and delivery workflows.

You will collaborate with radiation oncologists, dosimetrists, therapists, and engineers to uphold patient care standards and contribute to research and automation initiatives, while mentoring residents and staff.

Responsibilities

• Ensure accurate and safe delivery of prescribed photon and proton therapy treatments per physician intent and standards.
• Provide clinical physics support for simulation, setup, and treatment delivery, verifying immobilization, imaging, and patient positioning.
• Collaborate with dosimetrists and physicians to develop and review treatment plans, including advanced photon techniques.
• Perform independent dose calculations, monitor unit verifications, and chart checks for accuracy.
• Participate in adaptive workflows, including deformable registration and dose reconstruction.
• Conduct acceptance testing, commissioning, calibration, and routine QA of Linac, proton systems, CT simulators, and imaging/dosimetry equipment.
• Maintain QA programs and documentation for regulatory compliance (ACR, NRC, FDA, Joint Commission).
• Troubleshoot equipment or software issues with vendors and service engineers.
• Support brachytherapy operations, including source calibration and verification.
• Contribute to radiation safety activities, shielding design, surveys, and staff training.
• Engage in research, technology evaluation, and clinical implementation of new tools and automation.
• Mentor residents, dosimetrists, and therapists through education and hands-on training.
• Manage treatment planning, information, and QA systems to ensure data integrity and cybersecurity.
• Participate in quality improvement, peer review, and safety initiatives.

Job description

Atlantic Health in Morristown, NJ seeks a Medical Physicist to ensure the safe and accurate delivery of radiation therapy treatments. The role supports clinical physics, QA, and radiation safety across imaging, planning, and delivery workflows.

You will collaborate with radiation oncologists, dosimetrists, therapists, and engineers to uphold patient care standards and contribute to research and automation initiatives, while mentoring residents and staff.