Medical Physicist, Open Rank (Instructor, Sr. Instructor, Assistant, Associate, Prof)

University of Colorado; Aurora (IL); On-site; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in medical physics is seeking a dedicated Medical Physicist to join their dynamic team. This full-time position offers the opportunity to support multiple clinics in the Metro Denver area, providing essential clinical physics support. The ideal candidate will have a PhD and a passion for teaching and research in a collaborative environment. You'll be responsible for ensuring high standards of clinical support, engaging in innovative research, and contributing to the education of future professionals. If you're motivated to make a significant impact in patient care and medical physics, this role is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• PhD in medical physics or related field required.
• 2+ years of clinical experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical physics coverage and QA for various procedures.
• Engage in teaching and research activities.

Skills

Clinical Physics Support

Interpersonal Skills

Teaching Commitment

Research and Development

Education

PhD in Medical Physics

ABR Certification or Eligibility

Tools

Eclipse Treatment Planning System

ARIA

EPIC

Job description

Medical Physicist, Open Rank (Instructor, Sr. Instructor, Assistant, Associate, Prof) - 34460 Faculty

Description

University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus

Department: Radiation Oncology, Division of Medical Physics

Job Title: Medical Physicist, Open Rank (Instructor, Sr. Instructor, Assistant, Associate, Prof)

Position: #00610854 – Requisition: #34460

Job Summary

The Division of Medical Physics, in the Department of Radiation Oncology, is seeking a full-time (1.0 FTE) medical physicist to support the Metro Denver area. The division provides clinical physics support at the University of Colorado Hospital and three UCHealth Radiation Oncology Clinics (Highlands Ranch Hospital, Cherry Creek Medical Center, Longs Peak Medical Center). It is responsible for 7 linear accelerators, a Gamma Knife unit, HDR and LDR units, 4 CT simulators, and a PET/CT simulator. The department utilizes an integrated Eclipse treatment planning system, ARIA, EPIC, and electronic charting for all clinics.

The ideal candidate should hold a PhD in medical physics, physics, engineering, or a related field, and be ABR-certified or ABR-eligible with at least 2 years of clinical experience. The position requires a well-trained individual with excellent interpersonal skills, strong motivation to provide outstanding clinical physics support, a commitment to teaching, and an interest in research and development projects in a collaborative environment.

Key Responsibilities

1. Provide general clinical physics coverage and QA, support for special procedures including VMAT/IMRT, IGRT, SRS/SBRT, HDR/LDR, TBI/TSI, and SGRT.
2. Participate in teaching activities.
3. Engage in research and scholarship.

Work Location

This role is expected to be onsite at multiple locations, including Aurora, Cherry Creek, and Longmont.