Medical Physicist

Wentworth-Douglass Physicians Organization (WDP); Dover (NH); On-site; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Wentworth-Douglass Hospital in Dover, NH seeks a Medical Physics professional to supervise dosimetrists and radiation therapists, and to apply physics principles to radiation medicine. The role requires strong clinical physics coverage, chart checks, and collaboration with the Mass General Brigham system.

You will participate in commissioning, upgrades, QA, dose calculations, image fusion, and quality assurance activities while staying current with new methods.

Qualifications

• Master's or Doctorate in Medical Physics required.
• Clinical physics coverage and QA of treatment equipment.
• Participation in commissioning, upgrade, and acceptance testing.
• Collaboration with main campus and satellite facilities.

Responsibilities

• Supervise dosimetrists and radiation therapists in treatment planning.
• Provide general medical physics support and chart checks.
• Perform dose calculations, image fusion, and plan reviews.
• Contribute to quality control and regulatory compliance.

Skills

Radiation physics

Anatomy & physiology

Clinical oncology

Radiobiology

Radiation safety

Healthcare informatics

Communication skills

Computer literacy

Education

Master's Degree in Medical Physics

Doctorate in Medical Physics

Tools

RayStation

Job description

Site: Wentworth-Douglass Hospital

Mass General Brigham relies on a wide range of professionals, including doctors, nurses, business people, tech experts, researchers, and systems analysts to advance our mission. As a not-for-profit, we support patient care, research, teaching, and community service, striving to provide exceptional care. We believe that high-performing teams drive groundbreaking medical discoveries and invite all applicants to join us and experience what it means to be part of Mass General Brigham.

Job Summary

This position is full time, on-site at Wentworth-Douglass Hospital/MGB in Dover, NH. Summary: Supervises dosimetrists and radiation therapists in treatment planning and devises methods to apply laws and theories of physics to radiation medicine. Does this position require Patient Care? Yes. Essential Functions: 3-D conformal, IMRT, VMAT, and SBRT treatment planning and general medical physics support.

• General medical physics support will include, but is not limited to, regular clinical physics coverage, participation in commissioning, upgrade, repair, acceptance testing, monthly and annual QA of treatment equipment.
• Clinical trouble shooting, initial and weekly chart checks, treatment planning consultation and other routine clinical physics responsibilities.
• Participate in developmental efforts on various clinical physics projects and collaborate with the main campus and other satellite facilities.
• Assist with generating proper records and correspondence pertaining to quality control and quality assurance, calibration, radiation safety and compliance with state and Federal regulations and standards of accrediting bodies.
• Actively participate in patient chart checks (initial, continuing, and final) and treatment plan reviews, image fusion, dose calculation verifications, and special physics consultations as requested by physicians.
• Keep abreast of new scientific methods and developments.

Qualifications

Education

Master's Degree Medical Physics required or Doctorate Medical Physics required

Can this role accept experience in lieu of a degree? No

Licenses and Credentials

Experience

Clinical experience 2-3 years required and Experience in treatment planning and planning systems, particularly RayStation 0-1 year preferred

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• An understanding of radiation physics, anatomy, physiology, clinical oncology, radiobiology, and radiation safety.
• Knowledgeable in health care informatics-including the resources, devices and methods to acquire, store and retrieve data.
• Possess good communication and interpersonal skills to facilitate the exchange of information with patients, family members, and the radiation oncology treatment team as well as outside entities.
• Good basic computer skills.

Additional Job Details (if applicable)

Physical Requirements

• Standing Frequently (34-66%)
• Walking Frequently (34-66%)
• Sitting Occasionally (3-33%)
• Lifting Frequently (34-66%) 35lbs+ (w/assisted device)
• Carrying Frequently (34-66%) 20lbs - 35lbs
• Pushing Occasionally (3-33%)
• Pulling Occasionally (3-33%)
• Climbing Rarely (Less than 2%)
• Balancing Frequently (34-66%)
• Stooping Occasionally (3-33%)
• Kneeling Occasionally (3-33%)
• Crouching Occasionally (3-33%)
• Crawling Rarely (Less than 2%)
• Reaching Frequently (34-66%)
• Gross Manipulation (Handling) Frequently (34-66%)
• Fine Manipulation (Fingering) Frequently (34-66%)
• Feeling Constantly (67-100%)
• Foot Use Rarely (Less than 2%)
• Vision - Far Constantly (67-100%)
• Vision - Near Constantly (67-100%)
• Talking Constantly (67-100%)
• Hearing Constantly (67-100%)

Remote Type

Onsite

Work Location

789 Central Avenue

Scheduled Weekly Hours

40

Employee Type

Regular

Work Shift

Day (United States of America)

EEO Statement

1810 Wentworth-Douglass Hospital is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religious creed, national origin, sex, age, gender identity, disability, sexual orientation, military service, genetic information, and/or other status protected under law. We will ensure that all individuals with a disability are provided a reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. To ensure reasonable accommodation for individuals protected by Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Vietnam Veteran's Readjustment Act of 1974, and Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, applicants who require accommodation in the job application process may contact Human Resources at (857)-282-7642.

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