Faculty Medical Physicist - Radiation Oncology Thomas Jefferson University Hospital

Thomas Jefferson University & Jefferson Health; Lansdale, Buffalo (Montgomery County, NY); On-site; USD 80,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a skilled Medical Physicist to join their dynamic Radiation Oncology Department. This role emphasizes patient care, quality assurance, and teaching, with opportunities for advanced clinical practices and research. The ideal candidate will thrive in a collaborative environment, utilizing state-of-the-art equipment to deliver exceptional healthcare. With a commitment to work-life balance and professional growth, this position offers a fulfilling career within a large hospital network dedicated to innovation and excellence in medical physics.

Qualifications

• Board certified or eligible in Medical Physics.
• Experience in external beam radiotherapy and clinical services.

Responsibilities

• Provide patient care in external beam radiotherapy and SRS.
• Contribute to quality assurance and teach residents.

Skills

Patient Care in Radiotherapy

Quality Assurance

Teaching Medical Physics Residents

Advanced Clinical Practices

Research in Medical Physics

Education

PhD in Medical Physics

Tools

Varian TrueBeam

EDGE Linear Accelerators

Siemens CT Simulator

Job description

Job Details

The Department of Radiation Oncology at Jefferson Health is recruiting for a Medical Physicist to join a dynamic and collegiate Radiation Oncology Department and Medical Physics Division.

Job Description

Positional Overview:

Primary responsibilities include patient care involving external beam radiotherapy, SRS, SBRT, HDR, and other clinical services. The physicist will contribute to the quality assurance program and participate in teaching medical physics residents. Opportunities for involvement in advanced clinical practices and research are available. Faculty appointments are possible for qualified candidates.

Applicants should hold a PhD in Medical Physics and be board certified or eligible. The position is open to experienced applicants and recent residency graduates. Clinical work will be conducted at Jefferson Health/Asplundh Cancer Pavilion, which includes a team of radiation oncologists, dosimetrists, physicists, and a medical physics resident. Equipment includes Varian TrueBeam, EDGE linear accelerators, and Siemens CT simulator. The ideal candidate is flexible, rigorous, and communicative, fitting well into Jefferson's collegiate environment.

This role offers a balance between clinical work, research opportunities, and equipment access within a large hospital network, promoting a healthy work-life balance.

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About Us:

The Thomas Jefferson University Medical Physics Division comprises 27 physicists, 16 dosimetrists, 7 residents, and 4 research fellows across 8 locations. The division leads diverse research funded by various agencies, focusing on areas like functional imaging, AI, MR-guided therapy, and clinical trials. The department also runs a Medical Physics Residency Program and actively teaches residents.

Work Shift

Day shift (United States of America)

Worker Sub Type

Regular

Primary Location Address

3941 Commerce Avenue, Willow Grove, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Jefferson, located in the Philadelphia region, is dedicated to high-quality healthcare, education, and research. It employs over 65,000 people and offers numerous programs and services across multiple campuses, serving a broad community with a focus on innovation and excellence.