Director, Medical Physics - Radiation Oncology

sentara; Norfolk (VA); On-site; USD 295,000 - 422,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision plans

401k with Employer Match

Tuition Assistance

Paid Time Off

Job summary

Sentara Health seeks a Director of Medical Physics for Radiation Oncology in Norfolk, VA. You will lead physics and radiation safety programs, ensuring precise treatment delivery and regulatory compliance across oncology services.

The role requires a Master’s in Physics, 7 years in Radiation Therapy, and 3 years of leadership experience, with ABR certifications. Competitive base pay and comprehensive benefits are offered.

Qualifications

• Masters in Physics required.
• 7 years Radiation Therapy experience required.
• 3 years of leadership experience required.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership for physics and radiation safety programs across Radiation Oncology.
• Oversee design, evaluation, and precise delivery of radiation treatment plans and safety practices.
• Develop and implement new programs to meet regulatory and accreditation requirements.
• Lead cross-department collaboration to standardize services, quality, and safety.

Skills

Leadership

Regulatory compliance

Program development

Cross-functional collaboration

Radiation oncology knowledge

Education

Master’s degree in Physics

ABR Board Certification

Diagnostic Medical Physics Certification (ABR)

Job description

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)

Compensation

We provide market-competitive compensation packages, inclusive of base pay, incentives, and benefits. The base pay range for full-time employment is $295,027.20 - $422,052.80 annually.

Additional compensation may be available for this role, such as shift differentials, standby/on-call pay, overtime, shift premiums, extra-shift incentives, or bonus opportunities. Compensation within the range may vary based on qualifications, experience, location, market conditions, and business needs. Note: If an annual salary is posted, it is based on a full-time colleague working 2,080 hours annually.

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
• Pet Insurance
• Legal Resources Plan
• Colleagues have the opportunity to earn an annual discretionary bonus if established system and employee eligibility criteria is met.

EEO and Diversity

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.

Remote Work Eligibility

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.