Medical Physicist

Piedmont; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Piedmont Atlanta Hospital is seeking a qualified medical physicist to provide physics services for planning and delivery of therapeutic radiation treatments under the Radiation Oncologist's prescription. The role offers technical leadership to radiation oncologists, dosimetrists, and therapists, and requires a Master's in Medical Physics, CAMPEP residency, and Board Eligibility.

Candidates must meet Georgia licensing requirements for authorized users.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Medical Physics required.
• Minimum 3 years of clinical experience in a radiation therapy department or CAMPEP residency completed.
• Board eligibility in Therapeutic Radiation Physics upon hire is required.
• Ability to be listed as an authorized user on the Georgia Radiation Material License upon hire.
• Participation in ABR Maintenance of Certification program upon hire.

Responsibilities

• Provide physics planning and delivery support for therapeutic radiation treatments.
• Lead clinical setup and QA checks for department equipment per regulatory standards.
• Collaborate with Radiation Oncologists, dosimetrists, and therapists to ensure treatment accuracy.
• Contribute to compliance with regulatory requirements and industry standards.

Skills

Clinical set-up

Quality assurance

Radiation physics

Leadership

Education

Master's Degree of Science in Medical Physics

CAMPEP-accredited residency program

Board Eligible by the American Board of Radiology in Therapeutic Radiation Physics

Authorized user on Georgia Radioactive Material License

ABR Maintenance of Certification participation

Job description

Overview

Provides physics services related to the planning and delivery of therapeutic radiation treatment in accordance with the Radiation Oncologist's prescription. Provides technical leadership including clinical set-up expertise to radiation oncologists, dosimetrists and therapists. Performs quality assurance checks according to regulatory requirements and industry standards for all department equipment.

Overview

Provides physics services related to the planning and delivery of therapeutic radiation treatment in accordance with the Radiation Oncologist's prescription. Provides technical leadership including clinical set-up expertise to radiation oncologists, dosimetrists and therapists. Performs quality assurance checks according to regulatory requirements and industry standards for all department equipment.

Responsibilities

Provides physics services related to the planning and delivery of therapeutic radiation treatment in accordance with the Radiation Oncologist's prescription. Provides technical leadership including clinical set-up expertise to radiation oncologists, dosimetrists and therapists. Performs quality assurance checks according to regulatory requirements and industry standards for all department equipment.

Qualifications

Education

• Master's Degree of Science in Medical Physics, or related discipline Required

Work Experience

• 3 years of clinical experience in a radiation therapy department or completion of a CAMPEP approved residency program Required

Licenses and Certifications

• Board Eligible by the American Board of Radiology in Therapeutic Radiation Physics Upon Hire Required and
• Ability to be listed as an authorized user on State of Georgia Radioactive Material License Upon Hire Required and
• Participation in the American Board of Radiology Maintenance of Certification Program Upon Hire Required

Business Unit : Company Name: Piedmont Atlanta Hospital