Medical Physicist (MS or PhD) - Dallas, TX
Texas Oncology
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Job summary
Texas Oncology in Dallas seeks a full-time Medical Physicist to join our regional network of radiation oncology centers, primarily based at The Medical City location. You will provide on-site clinical physics support and collaborate with a regional team of physicists and physicians.
The ideal candidate holds an MS or PhD in Medical Physics from a CAMPEP-accredited program, has completed a CAMPEP residency, and is ABR-certified or in process. Texas licensure and RAM eligibility are required.
Qualifications
- Candidates must hold an MS or PhD in Medical Physics from a CAMPEP-accredited program.
- Completion of a CAMPEP-accredited residency is required.
- Board certification by ABR or in process is expected.
- Texas state licensure and RAM license eligibility are required.
Responsibilities
- Provide full on-site clinical medical physics support for radiation therapy.
- Collaborate with physicians and physicists across the Dallas Region POD.
- Maintain dosimetry and treatment planning equipment and QA programs.
- Support SRS, SBRT, HDR, and external beam therapy at multiple centers.
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Texas Oncology is excited to announce an incredible opportunity for a full-time, vibrant, team-oriented Medical Physicist to join our regional group of five radiation oncology centers located in the Dallas metroplex. This position will primarily be based at the Medical City location within the Dallas Region POD.
The Medical City location is a busy practice that provides a full range of radiation therapy procedures, including SRS, SBRT, TBI, and HDR in addition to standard external beam therapy. Equipment in use at this location includes Varian iX with OBI, Varian 2100CD, Accuray CyberKnife M6, Elekta HDR, GE Discovery RT CT, ARIA, Eclipse, Accuray Precision planning, and Oncentra Brachy planning. The fully staffed team includes 2 Radiation Oncologist, 2 ABR Certified physicists, 1 Certified Medical Dosimetrist, 6 Radiation Therapists, 1 Diagnostic CT/XRAY Technologist and 1 Chief Therapist. In addition, the POD Chief Physicist is based at this location.
The Dallas Region consists of 6 radiation oncology centers supported by a total of 10 Medical Physicists and 10 Radiation Oncologists. While each center is operationally independent, the physics staff collaborate on special projects and assist each other as needed. In addition to external beam therapy (3D, IMRT and VMAT), there are active SBRT programs at 5 centers, HDR programs at 5 centers, TBI programs at 2 centers, radiopharmaceuticals at 3 centers, a CyberKnife program at 1 location and a CAMPEP accredited physics residency program based at 1 location.
As an integral part of Texas Oncology, you will appreciate the opportunity to corroborate with other network physicists who are eager to share their expertise. Texas Oncology also provides many vendor webinars, its own journal club and the opportunity to serve on many physics’ committees.
Texas Oncology is the largest community oncology provider in the country and has approximately 600+ providers in 220+ sites across Texas and southeastern Oklahoma. Our founders pioneered community-based cancer care because they believed in making the best available cancer care accessible to all communities, allowing people to fight cancer at home with the critical support of family and friends nearby. Our mission is still the same today—at Texas Oncology, we use leading-edge technology and research to deliver high-quality, high-touch, evidence-based cancer care to help our patients achieve "More breakthroughs. More victories." in their fight against cancer. Today, Texas Oncology treats half of all Texans diagnosed with cancer on an annual basis.
The vision of Texas Oncology is to be the premier provider of oncology and hematology care in the Southwest. We have high standards for patient satisfaction and offer exceptional value in cancer care. We also strive to advance clinical research and develop innovative approaches to treatment of oncology and hematology disorders.
Come join our team that is responsible for helping lead Texas Oncology in treating more patients diagnosed with cancer than any other provider in Texas. We offer our employees a competitive benefits package that includes Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Short-term and Long-term disability coverage, a generous PTO program, a 401k plan that comes with a company match, a Wellness program that rewards you practicing a healthy lifestyle, and lots of other great perks such as Tuition Reimbursement, an Employee Assistance program and discounts on some of your favorite retailers.
Come join our growing organization and enjoy knowing that you work for an organization dedicated to making the lives of others better.
Texas Oncology is part of the US Oncology Network and is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, or national origin.
, technical evaluation, and precise and accurate delivery of radiation treatment plans. Responsible for the safety of patients and staff. May participate in clinical, research and educational duties. Supports and adheres to the US Oncology Compliance Program, to include the Code of Ethics and Business Standards.
The essential duties and responsibilities:
- Full range of on-site clinical medical physics support.
- Occasional on-site or remote physics support for sites within the region
- Determines the need for, specifies, and accesses dosimetric and treatment planning equipment including, but not limited to, measurement instruments to calibrate all treatment equipment and monitoring devices, computerized treatment planning systems, computerized water phantom systems with appropriate ionization chambers and diodes, film densitometry systems, etc.
- Advises and consults with physicians to provide advice or direction to technical staff when patients are being planned or treated.
- Working knowledge of SRS, SBRT, and HDR
- Experience with Varian linear accelerators
- Experience with Accuray Cyberknife planning, treatment and QA
- Experience with Eclipse treatment planning
- Experience with HDR planning and treatment - Elekta and/or Varian
- Experience with ARIA
The successful candidate will have the following minimum qualifications:
- MS or PhD degree in Medical Physics from a CAMPEP-accredited graduate program
- Graduation from a CAMPEP-accredited Medical Physics residency program
- ABR board certified or in the process of obtaining certification
- Texas state licensure
- RAM license eligibility
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