Lead Medical Radiation Physicist — Therapy & Research

UMass Memorial Medical Group; Southbridge (MA); On-site; USD 149,000 - 296,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Signing bonus

Job summary

UMass Memorial Health in Massachusetts is seeking a Radiation Physics leader for the Radiation Oncology department. The role requires an MS in physics, engineering, or related field, ABR certification in therapeutic radiological physics, and a minimum of 4 years of direct clinical experience in radiation oncology.

PhD in medical physics is preferred. The position offers a competitive salary with a potential signing bonus, and a daytime, full-time schedule in a hospital setting within the Central

Qualifications

• MS in physics, engineering or related science field.
• Board certification in therapeutic radiological physics by ABR.
• Minimum 4 years of direct clinical experience in radiation oncology.
• Equivalent combination of education and experience may be substituted where required by the department.

Responsibilities

• Provides leadership and technical guidance to physicists, dosimetrists, physicians and other healthcare professionals to assure safe and effective delivery of radiation therapy.
• Performs day-to-day clinical work of physics staff, including treatment planning, patient chart review, physics support for all treatment modalities, quality assurance of therapy equipment and treatment planning computer systems.
• Implements acceptance testing and commissioning of treatment machines; carries out beam data measurements and analysis; establishes procedures for dose calculation.
• Participates in research and development programs and in development of new treatment modalities.
• Assists in developing and maintaining department budgets and in hiring decisions to ensure adequate equipment and personnel.

Education

MS in physics, engineering or related science field

ABR board certification in therapeutic radiological physics

PhD in medical physics (or related field)

Job description

UMass Memorial Health in Massachusetts is seeking a Radiation Physics leader for the Radiation Oncology department. The role requires an MS in physics, engineering, or related field, ABR certification in therapeutic radiological physics, and a minimum of 4 years of direct clinical experience in radiation oncology.

PhD in medical physics is preferred. The position offers a competitive salary with a potential signing bonus, and a daytime, full-time schedule in a hospital setting within the Central