Clinical Medical Physicist - (Murtha/Indiana)

UPMC; Johnstown (Cambria County); Hybrid; USD 95,000 - 135,000; Full time

Job summary

UPMC Hillman Cancer Center in Johnstown, PA seeks a Clinical Medical Physicist to join the Medical Physics Division. The role focuses on quality assurance, dosimetry calibration, and delivery techniques across SBRT, VMAT, IMRT, IGRT with CBCT/OBI, 4D CT, and organ motion management, supporting patient care across two sites.

You will work between Johnstown and Indiana, PA, collaborate with a team of 40+ physicists, and contribute to research and clinical practice in a premier cancer center

Qualifications

• MS/PhD in Physics or Medical Physics.
• ABR/ABMP Certification in Therapeutic Radiological Physics or Therapeutic Radiology.
• Minimum 3 years of clinical experience in SBRT/VMAT/IMRT/IGRT with CBCT/OBI, 4D CT and organ motion management.
• Board eligibility acceptable.

Responsibilities

• Perform QA testing and dosimetry calibration for radiation therapy equipment.
• Implement advanced radiation therapy techniques including SBRT, VMAT, IMRT, and IGRT.
• Collaborate with a second physicist to support two sites (Johnstown and Indiana).

Skills

Quality assurance

Dosimetry calibration

SBRT

VMAT

IMRT

IGRT with CBCT/OBI

4D CT

Organ motion management

Collaboration

Education

MS/PhD in Physics or Medical Physics

Tools

Varian 23EX

TrueBeam

Eclipse RTP with Aria R&V

Job description

About UPMC:

The UPMC Hillman Cancer Center network is one of the largest integrated cancer networks in the United States with more than 60 locations throughout Pennsylvania including 24 radiation oncology centers in the United States, and five centers in Europe. With our team of dedicated clinicians and medical physicists, standardized processes, state-of-the-art equipment, and an integrated IT platform, the UPMC network is a national leader in scaling world class care to radiation oncology patients close to their homes.

Purpose:

UPMC Hillman Cancer Center is currently hiring for a Clinical Medical Physicist at our UPMC/John P. Murtha Regional Cancer Center in Johnstown, PA, which offers an exciting opportunity for an experienced physicist to join a leading medical physics division. Here's a breakdown of the key points:

Position Summary:

• Location: UPMC/John P. Murtha Regional Cancer Center, Johnstown, PA.

• This position will work between Johnstown. PA and our Indiana, PA office

• Responsibilities: The physicist will primarily focus on quality assurance testing, dosimetry calibration of radiation therapy equipment, implementation of advanced radiation therapy techniques such as SBRT, VMAT, IMRT, IGRT with CBCT/OBI, 4D CT, and organ motion management.

• Equipment: The center is well-equipped with Varian 23EX and TrueBeam machines, Eclipse RTP with Aria R&V system, Philips and GE CT units, PET/CT simulators, Gamma Knife units, RefleXion X1, and more.

• Collaboration: The physicist will closely collaborate with another physicist to support two sites with SBRT capabilities.

Employment Environment:

• Organization: UPMC Hillman Cancer Center is a leading institution in research and clinical implementation of advanced radiation therapy technologies.

• Network: UPMC Hillman Cancer Center has facilities in western Pennsylvania, Ireland, and Italy, with plans for further international expansion.

• Benefits: Competitive salary and benefits package offered, with faculty appointment level and salary commensurate with qualifications and experience.

This position offers a chance to work in a dynamic environment, contribute to cutting-edge research and clinical practice, and be part of a renowned cancer center network.

The physicist in this position will join a team of 40+ medical physicists across the UPMC Hillman Cancer Center network and will be supported by Medical Physics Division leadership. The physicist in this position will have many opportunities to collaborate and advance the Medical Physics Division's goal of expanding its strong clinical physics program with emphasis on both its academic mission and community-based cancer care.

Qualifications:

• Education: M.S. or Ph.D. Degree in Physics or Medical Physics.

• Certification: ABR/ABMP Certification in Therapeutic Radiological Physics or Therapeutic Radiology.

• Experience: At least three years of clinical experience preferred, with demonstrated skills in SBRT, VMAT, IMRT, IGRT with CBCT/OBI, 4D CT, and organ motion management.

• Other: Board eligibility is acceptable.

Licensure, Certifications, and Clearances:

• Act 34

UPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran