Medical Physicist, Phoenix, AZ

Socket.dev; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

401(k) matching

Dental insurance

Health insurance

Health savings account

Life insurance

Paid time off

Relocation assistance

Vision insurance

Job summary

The Specialty Alliance is seeking a qualified Medical Physicist to join our Phoenix metro area radiation oncology group. You will support a multi-site practice with diverse equipment, ensuring safety and clinical excellence across all procedures.

You will collaborate with 4 physicists and dosimetrists, contribute to QA programs, and assist in implementing adaptive planning and new technology to advance patient care.

Qualifications

• Board Certification or Board eligibility by the American Board of Radiology, or equivalent.
• Master’s Degree, or PhD, in Medical Physics or related field.
• Minimum of 3 years of professional experience in radiation oncology physics preferred.
• Familiarity with Varian and Accuray products desirable.
• Experience in adaptive planning and theranostics beneficial.
• Proficient in radiation physics, dosimetry, and operation of clinic equipment.

Responsibilities

• Perform quality control tests per AAPM and industry standards.
• Review treatment planning and weekly chart notes.
• Participate in radiation safety measures.
• Assist in implementing new technology and/or equipment.
• Collaborate with staff to ensure safe and effective use of radiation.

Skills

Medical Physics

Radiation Oncology

Quality control

Troubleshooting

Team collaboration

Education

Master's degree in Medical Physics

PhD in Medical Physics

Tools

Varian TrueBeam

Varian Eclipse

Accuray Precision

Tomotherapy

VisionRT

ARIA

Job description

Phoenix Cyberknife & Arizona Radiation Therapy Specialist is seeking a Medical Physicist

We are looking for an experienced clinical medical physicist to join our growing radiation oncology group. The physicist will join a team of 4 other physicists and 4-5 dosimetrists to cover 4 clinics spread throughout the Phoenix metro area. Current clinical equipment includes two Varian TrueBeam linacs, two Varian Gamma Med plus iX HDR afterloaders, one Accuray Cyberknife VSI machine, one Accuray HAD Tomotherapy unit, and VisonRT. We will be opening a new center at the end of this year with a Varian Ethos with adaptive planning, a Bravos HDR unit, in house PET/CT, and a theranostics program. Treatment planning is done with Varian Eclipse and Accuray Precision. All sites use full scale, cloud-based, ARIA for our record and verify system.

The qualified candidate will be responsible for ensuring the safe and effective use of radiation in the clinic, as well as oversee the scientific and technical aspects of all procedures. The candidate will be required to collaborate and communicate with other staff members when necessary. The responsibilities of the candidate include quality control tests based upon AAPM and industry standards, treatment planning review, weekly chart review, participation in radiation safety measures, and assistance in implementation of new technology and/or equipment.

Requirements:

• Board Certification or Board eligibility by the American Board of Radiology, or equivalent, is required.
• Master’s Degree, or PhD, in Medical Physics or related field.
• A minimum of 3 years of professional experience in the field of radiation oncology physics is preferred.
• Familiarity with Varian and Accuray products is desirable.
• Experience in adaptive planning and theranostics is beneficial
• Proficient in radiation physics, dosimetry, and the operation of various types of equipment used in a radiation oncology clinic.
• Ability to troubleshoot and problem solve for general clinical issues that arise and any discrepancies that are found.
• Stereotactic and HDR planning experience is a plus.

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Relocation assistance
• Vision insurance

Education:

• Master's (Required)

License/Certification:

• American Board of Radiology Certification (Preferred)

The Specialty Alliance is a physician-led Management Services Organization (MSO) that supports leading specialty practices with national-scale infrastructure, data, and resources. Our partnership model preserves clinical autonomy while enabling responsible growth and high-quality specialty care nationwide. To learn more about The Specialty Alliance, visit www.thespecialtyalliance.com.

The Specialty Alliance Corporate Headquarters, 550 Reserve St., Suite 550, Southlake, TX 76092, USA

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