Medical Physicist

UPMC West Central PA; Johnstown (Cambria County); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

UPMC Hillman Cancer Center offers an exciting opportunity for a medical physicist in Johnstown, PA, under the mentorship of Dr. Saiful Huq. The role involves providing clinical medical physics services, ensuring compliance with safety standards, and working with advanced technologies. With competitive salaries, CME allowances, and a collaborative environment, this position is ideal for qualified professionals seeking growth in a leading healthcare network.

Benefits

Relocation bonus

Competitive salary plus incentive plan

Outstanding UPMC benefits

CME time and allowance

Qualifications

• Requires M.S. or Ph.D. in Physics or Medical Physics.
• ABR/ABMP certification preferred but not mandatory.
• Must meet regulatory criteria.

Responsibilities

• Conduct regular quality assurance testing of radiotherapy equipment.
• Maintain compliance with PA radiation safety regulations.
• Implement 4DCT and gated radiation therapy.

Skills

Quality Assurance

Dosimetric Calibration

Radiological Physics

Clinical Support

4DCT Implementation

Education

M.S. or Ph.D. Degree in Physics or Medical Physics

Tools

Varian Eclipse TPS

ARIA EMR

Job description

The Department of Radiation Oncology at UPMC Hillman Cancer Center in Johnstown, PA has an exciting opportunity for a medical physicist to join the team and work under Dr. Saiful Huq, world renowned for many contributions that he made scientifically and professionally. He is especially known for the contributions that he made as a member of TG51, chair of TG100, and members of IAEA TRS398 and TRS483 Codes of Practice. He was the President of AAPM in 2020. He has been a mentor of many young medical physicists who are now practicing all over the world in many capacities. Candidate will have an M.S. or Ph.D. Degree in Physics or Medical Physics. ABR/ABMP Certification in Therapeutic Radiological Physics or Therapy Medical Physics is preferred but not required. Must meet qualified expert criteria defined by the Nuclear Regulatory Commission and/or Pennsylvania State regulatory agency. Opportunity to work 1-2 days from home but must live within commuting distance of Johnstown.

Opportunity Details:

• Join a team providing all aspects of clinical medical physics services including, but not are not limited to, regular quality assurance testing of radiotherapy equipment and treatment delivery processes, dosimetric calibration of radiation therapy equipment, maintaining compliance with PA radiation safety and licensing regulations, providing routine clinical support, implementation of 4DCT and gated radiation therapy.
• Full support of the UPMC Medical Physics Division
• Join a network of 30+ medical physicists across the UPMC Hillman Cancer Center network.
• The Division's goal is to scale advanced techniques across the network to enable high-quality care close to patients' homes.

What we Offer

• Relocation bonus
• Competitive salary plus incentive plan
• Outstanding UPMC benefits
• CME time and allowance

About UPMC Hillman Cancer Center in Johnstown and UPMC

• The Department of Radiation Oncology at UPMC Hillman Cancer Center in Johnstown is equipped with a Varian 23EX linear accelerators with on-board kV imaging, cone-beam CT and gated Rapid Arc delivery, a GE Discovery 4D CT simulator, and a full suite of quality assurance equipment. Treatment planning and medical record documentation is done with the Varian Eclipse TPS and ARIA EMR.
• The UPMC Hillman Cancer Center in Johnstown is accredited by the American College of Radiation Oncology (ACRO)".
• The UPMC Hillman Cancer Center network is one of the largest integrated cancer networks in the United States with more than 60 locations throughout Pennsylvania, Ohio, Maryland, and New York, including 24 radiation oncology centers in the United States, and four centers in Europe (two in Italy and two in Ireland).
• UPMC network is a national leader in scaling world-class care to radiation oncology patients close to their homes with our team of dedicated clinicians, standardized processes, state-of-the-art equipment, and an integrated IT platform.
• UPMC is a $23 billion world-renowned health care provider and insurer
• 92,000 employees, including 4,900 physicians
• Over 40 academic, community and specialty hospitals
• Over 800 doctors' offices and outpatient sites
• UPMC is inventing new models of accountable, cost-effective, patient-centered care
• Closely affiliated with University of Pittsburgh

About the Community

• A two-hour drive to Pittsburgh, PA for fine dining, museums, cultural events, and professional sports team including the MLB, NFL, NHL, and USL.
• The University of Pittsburgh at Johnstown and Pennsylvania Highlands Community College attract thousands of students to their contiguous campuses in Richland, 5 miles (8 km) east of Johnstown.
• Home to Art Studios, Discovery Centers, Museums, Performing Art Centers, Symphony Orchestra, National Folk Festival and Flood City Music Festival
• Reasonable cost of living