Clinical Physicist (Radiation Oncology and Molecular Radiation Sciences)

Johns Hopkins University; Baltimore (MD); On-site; USD 117,900 - 206,500; Full time

Job summary

Johns Hopkins University is seeking a Clinical Physicist to provide physics expertise and support within the Department of Radiation Oncology and Molecular Radiation Sciences. The role entails conducting research, teaching in education programs, and managing the radiation safety program for equipment.

The ideal candidate will hold a Master's or Ph.D. in medical physics and have board eligibility or certification. A competitive salary range is offered.

Qualifications

• Master's or Ph.D. degree in medical physics or related field is required.
• Board eligibility or certification by relevant professional boards desired.
• Experience or substitutes per the JHU equivalency formula may be applicable.

Responsibilities

• Provide physics support for radiation therapy planning and treatment.
• Conduct research and teach in relevant education programs.
• Manage radiation safety programs effectively.

Skills

Clinical physics expertise

Radiation safety management

Technical knowledge in radiation therapy

Teaching and supervision

Education

Master's or Ph.D. in medical physics or related field

Job description

Under the leadership of the Chief Medical Physicist, we are seeking a Clinical Physicist who will provide physics and other specialized skills to support the technical requirements of planning and treating radiation therapy patients in the Department of Radiation Oncology and Molecular Radiation Sciences; conducts research and teaches in education programs in the field of Radiation Oncology and Medical Physics; assists in managing the radiation safety program and assures that radioisotopes and radiation generating equipment are used and operated safely and effectively.

Specific Duties & Responsibilities

• Perform and manage procedures independently within the Medical Physics division.
• Make recommendations to the Chief of Medical Physics in the form of decision options
• Provide divisional information as requested by the department, school, hospital, or external entities as requested and appropriate.
• Perform clinical duties which include the provision of service in all aspects of the current physics practice in the department. These include conformal radiotherapy, IMRT, VMAT, IGRT based on kV CBCT, stereotactic radiosurgery/radiotherapy, motion management, brachytherapy and radiopharmaceutical therapy.
• Perform educational duties including the teaching and supervision of students, fellows, physics residents and medical residents in training and research programs.
• Participate in developmental projects to support the programmatic goals of the department.
• Manage the budget for this service ensuring that allocated funds are being spent appropriately.
• Provide administrative management and decision-making support to the leadership of the Medical Physics Division.

Minimum Qualifications

• Master's or Ph.D. in medical physics or a related field.
• Board eligible or certified by the American Board of Radiology or the American College or Medical Physics.
• Additional education may substitute for required experience, and additional related experience may substitute for required education beyond a high school diploma/graduation equivalent, to the extent permitted by the JHU equivalency formula.

• Classified Title: Clinical Physicist
• Role/Level/Range: ACRP/04/MI
• Starting Salary Range: $117,900 - $206,500 Annually ($185,000 targeted; Commensurate w/exp.)
• Employee group: Full Time
• Schedule: M-F, 8:30am-5:00pm
• FLSA Status: Exempt
• Location: District of Columbia
• Department name: SOM Rad Onc Physics
• Personnel area: School of Medicine