Locum Therapeutic Medical Physicist (PRN) — VA Coverage

Medlinkhealth Anesthesia Associates; Johnson City (TN); On-site; USD 96,000 - 145,000; Full time

Job summary

We are seeking a highly qualified and board-certified (or board-eligible) Therapeutic Medical Physicist to provide onsite locum tenens and vacation coverage for the Radiation Oncology Service at the James H. Quillen VA Medical Center in Mountain Home, TN.

In this role, you will work closely with the Radiation Oncology clinical team to ensure accurate treatment planning, deliver high-quality patient care, and perform required routine quality assurance (QA) on linear accelerators and CT simulators.

Qualifications

• Board-certified or board-eligible in Therapeutic Medical Physics by ABR or ABMP.
• Minimum 2 years of continuous, active clinical experience in medical physics.
• Master's or Doctorate in Medical Physics or related field.

Responsibilities

• Provide onsite clinical physics support during standard hours.
• Perform and review 3D, IMRT/VMAT, IGRT, and SRS/SBRT plans.
• Execute monthly and annual QA testing, calibrations, and verifications.
• Ensure VA safety guidelines, NRC regulations, and HIPAA compliance.
• Collaborate with oncologists, dosimetrists, and therapists on complex cases.

Skills

3D treatment planning

IMRT/VMAT

IGRT

SRS/SBRT

4D CT simulation

QA equipment

Clinical physics

BLS certification

Education

MS or PhD in Medical Physics

Tools

Treatment Planning Systems

CT Simulators

QA Equipment

Job description

We are seeking a highly qualified and board-certified (or board-eligible) Therapeutic Medical Physicist to provide onsite locum tenens and vacation coverage for the Radiation Oncology Service at the James H. Quillen VA Medical Center in Mountain Home, TN.

In this role, you will work closely with the Radiation Oncology clinical team to ensure accurate treatment planning, deliver high-quality patient care, and perform required routine quality assurance (QA) on linear accelerators and CT simulators.