Director, Medical Physics - Radiation Oncology

Sentara Health; Norfolk (VA); On-site; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision plans

Tuition Assistance

401k with Employer Match

Paid Time Off

Job summary

Sentara Health is seeking a high-level Director of Medical Physics‑Radiation Oncology in Norfolk, VA. The role leads physics and radiation safety programs, overseeing physicists and dosimetrists to ensure precise treatment plan delivery and strict adherence to regulatory standards.

The candidate will set the vision for quality, safety and continuous improvement across Radiation Oncology, collaborating with cross‑department teams to align with system goals and patient care excellence.

Qualifications

• Masters Degree in Physics (required).
• 7 years Radiation Therapy (required).
• 3 years of Leadership (required).

Responsibilities

• Lead physics and radiation safety programs and staff.
• Oversee design, evaluation and delivery of radiation treatment plans.
• Ensure regulatory compliance and safety standards across Radiation Oncology departments.

Education

Masters Degree in Physics

Job description

Overview

The Director, Medical Physics‑Radiation Oncology assumes responsibility and accountability for operations and success of physics and radiation safety programs. Provides leadership and manages the work assignments, schedules, and functions of the Medical Physicists and/or Dosimetrists. Responsible for overseeing medical physics, radiation program deliverables such as design, technical evaluation, precise delivery of radiation treatment plans, and/or radiation safety practices. Develops and recommends the implementation of new programs or treatment alternatives to meet regulatory and accreditation compliance and to enhance the patient care experience. Ensures adherence to all regulatory requirements and accrediting bodies. Contributes to the success of the hospitals through the achievement of System, hospital, divisional and regional goals. Sets the vision and culture and builds ownership and process improvement for sustainable value-added services. Provides leadership and administers fiscal, Corporate, and human resource policies and practices in a multi-skilled, multi-functional environment. Collaborates with cross‑department and cross‑divisional teams for standardization in services, quality, and safety. Develops and implements physics and radiation quality management and safety programs and the review and approval of procedures followed by staff. This role will have oversight responsibilities for Radiation Oncology departments.

City/State

Norfolk, VA

Work Shift

First (Days)

Overview

The Director, Medical Physics‑Radiation Oncology assumes responsibility and accountability for operations and success of physics and radiation safety programs. Provides leadership and manages the work assignments, schedules, and functions of the Medical Physicists and/or Dosimetrists. Responsible for overseeing medical physics, radiation program deliverables such as design, technical evaluation, precise delivery of radiation treatment plans, and/or radiation safety practices. Develops and recommends the implementation of new programs or treatment alternatives to meet regulatory and accreditation compliance and to enhance the patient care experience. Ensures adherence to all regulatory requirements and accrediting bodies. Contributes to the success of the hospitals through the achievement of System, hospital, divisional and regional goals. Sets the vision and culture and builds ownership and process improvement for sustainable value-added services. Provides leadership and administers fiscal, Corporate, and human resource policies and practices in a multi-skilled, multi-functional environment. Collaborates with cross‑department and cross‑divisional teams for standardization in services, quality, and safety. Develops and implements physics and radiation quality management and safety programs and the review and approval of procedures followed by staff. This role will have oversight responsibilities for Radiation Oncology departments.

Education/Experience

• Masters Degree in Physics (required)
• 7 years Radiation Therapy (required)
• 3 years of Leadership (required)

Required Certifications

• American Board of Radiology or American Board of Medical Physics certification
• Diagnostic Medical Physics Certification - Certification - American Board of Radiology (ABR)

Benefits: Caring For Your Family and Your Career

• Medical, Dental, Vision plans
• Adoption, Fertility and Surrogacy Reimbursement up to $10,000
• Paid Time Off and Sick Leave
• Paid Parental & Family Caregiver Leave
• Emergency Backup Care
• Long-Term, Short-Term Disability, and Critical Illness plans
• Life Insurance
• 401k/403B with Employer Match
• Tuition Assistance – $5,250/year and discounted educational opportunities through Guild Education
• Student Debt Pay Down – $10,000
• Reimbursement for certifications and free access to complete CEUs and professional development
• Pet Insurance
• Legal Resources Plan
• Colleagues have the opportunity to earn an annual discretionary bonus if established system and employee eligibility criteria is met.

Sentara Health is an equal opportunity employer and prides itself on the diversity and inclusiveness of its close to an almost 30,000-member workforce. Diversity, inclusion, and belonging is a guiding principle of the organization to ensure its workforce reflects the communities it serves.

In support of our mission “to improve health every day,” this is a tobacco‑free environment.

For positions that are available as remote work, Sentara Health employs associates in the following states: Alabama, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Idaho, Indiana, Kansas, Louisiana, Maine, Maryland, Minnesota, Nebraska, Nevada, New Hampshire, North Carolina, North Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Virginia, Washington, West Virginia, Wisconsin, and Wyoming.