Medical Physicist (SIGN-ON BONUS)

Ackerman Cancer Center; Jacksonville (FL); On-site; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Medical, dental, and vision

401k retirement plan

Tuition reimbursement

Paid time off (PTO)

Job summary

Ackerman Cancer Center is seeking a skilled Medical Physicist to ensure safe radiation therapy delivery and regulatory compliance. Join a pioneering, physician-owned proton center in Jacksonville, with a strong emphasis on patient-centered care.

We offer a $10,000 sign-on bonus, comprehensive benefits, and opportunities for professional growth within a collaborative team environment.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Medical Physics is required.
• ABR certification or active pursuit is acceptable.
• Active Florida licensure as Therapeutic Radiological Physicist required, ABR preferred.

Responsibilities

• Ensure linear accelerators and proton accelerator operate safely and are calibrated.
• Perform patient-specific QA, physics checks of treatment plans, and weekly chart reviews.
• Provide technical and clinical support to dosimetry and therapy teams as needed.
• Manage all radioactive materials in licensed facility following safe radiation practices.
• Collaborate with the RSO to maintain a safe, license-compliant facility.
• Consult with physicians on treatment modalities and dose accumulation for special cases.
• Lead R&D projects under supervision of Chief Medical Physicist.
• Provide training to staff and students.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Communication

Detail-oriented

Organization

Multi-tasking

Education

Master of Science in Medical Physics

ABR certification or in progress

Florida licensed Therapeutic Radiological Physicist

Tools

Python

SQL

Job description

BE A PART OF THE ACKERMAN ADVANTAGE!

Ackerman Cancer Center, the pioneering leader in cancer treatment, is seeking a dedicated and skilled Medical Physicist to join our team. With the distinction of being the world's first physician-owned proton center, we are committed to providing innovative and patient-centric care.

Now offering a $10,000 sign-on bonus for a qualified Medical Physicist!

At Ackerman Cancer Center, we believe in a work-life balance, ensuring your personal and professional fulfillment. Additionally, we are delighted to offer a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental and vision coverage, as well as voluntary benefits, a 401k retirement plan, tuition reimbursement and generous paid time off (PTO).

Position Overview

Medical Physicists are responsible for all technical aspects of the radiation oncology program. This position ensures a safe environment for staff and patients, and provides oversight towards the accurate delivery of radiation therapy as prescribed by the physician’s written directive.

Essential Job Functions

• Ensures the Linear accelerators and Proton accelerator are functioning safely and maintain calibration
• Responsible for patient-specific QA, physics checks of treatment plans and weekly chart reviews during radiation treatment courses
• Provides technical and clinical support to the dosimetry and therapy teams as needed
• Responsible for all radioactive materials – all materials are licensed correctly, received, utilized, documented and returned according to safe radiation practices
• Works with the Radiation Safety Officer (RSO) towards maintaining a safe and license compliant radiation facility, and helps the RSO keep legal records for the State of Florida
• Consults, as requested by physician, in areas of patient treatment modality, accumulation of biologically effective dose from historical treatments, and technology implementation for special cases.
• Performs research and development projects under the direction and/or guidance of the Chief Medical Physicist
• Provides didactic and clinical training to staff and students

Requirements

• Active Florida License in Therapeutic Radiological Physicist
• Basic Life Support
• A minimum of a Master of Science in Medical Physics
• ABR certification, or equivalent, in Therapeutic Radiological Physics. Candidates with certification in-progress may be considered
• Minimum 2 years experience in a radiation oncology facility

Other Skills/Abilities

• Exposure to Electronic Medical Records (EMR’s)
• Design and fabrication of treatment aids and surface plaques
• Strong communication skills – both orally and in writing
• Detailed Oriented
• Organization and prioritization
• Ability to multi task
• Computer coding (Python, SQL etc.)

Hours

• Monday-Friday; rotating shift assignments

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