Physicist

CommonSpirit Health; Hot Springs (AR); On-site; USD 106,000 - 158,000; Full time

Job summary

CommonSpirit Health in Hot Springs, AR, is seeking a Medical Physicist to lead advanced research and clinical applications in radiation therapy. You will design experiments, validate models, and collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to advance patient care.

The ideal candidate holds a Master’s in Medical Physics with CAMPEP residency, 3–5 years of clinical experience, and hands-on expertise with Linac-based SRS/SBRT, Aria, and Eclipse.

Qualifications

• Requires a Master's degree in Medical Physics or related field and CAMPEP residency.
• 3–5 years of clinical experience in medical physics.
• Experience with Linac-based SRS and SBRT.
• Familiarity with Aria and Eclipse treatment planning systems.
• Strong analytical and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Perform specifications, acceptance testing, and commissioning of new equipment.
• Calibrate and characterize radiation sources and therapy equipment.
• Develop and maintain QA programs for treatment modalities and equipment.
• Maintain instrumentation for calibration and dosimetry.
• Support brachytherapy workflows and interstitial source handling.
• Assist service engineers with routine maintenance.

Skills

Clinical experience

Linac-based SRS/SBRT

Aria/Eclipse familiarity

CAMPEP residency

Education

Master's in Medical Physics

CAMPEP-accredited residency

Tools

Aria

Eclipse

Job description

*Job Summary and Responsibilities*

As a Physicist, you will be a central figure responsible for conducting advanced research, developing innovative theories, and applying fundamental physics principles to solve complex scientific and technological challenges. You will play a vital role in advancing knowledge and fostering discovery.

Every day, you will meticulously design and execute experiments, collect and analyze complex data, develop and validate theoretical models, and present findings clearly. You will also collaborate extensively with multidisciplinary teams, utilize advanced tools, and continuously strive to push boundaries in your specialized area.

To be successful in this role, you will combine a Ph.D. in Physics or a related field, a proven track record of significant research, and exceptional analytical and problem-solving skills. You will demonstrate a meticulous approach to scientific inquiry, strong communication, and thrive in a dynamic, intellectually stimulating environment dedicated to groundbreaking innovations.

• Performance specification, acceptance testing, and commissioning of new equipment.


• Calibration and characterization of radiation from therapeutic sources and machines and their physical properties and arrangements


• Development and maintenance of quality assurance programs for all treatment modalities, localization procedures, and computational equipment to assure that patients receive prescribed doses within acceptable degrees of accuracy.


• Maintenance of all instrumentation required for calibration of sources, measurement of radiation and calibration of doses.


• Maintains records of use of radionuclides for brachytherapy procedures. Assembles and prepares brachytherapy applications and interstitial sources; loads and threads sources, as needed. Returns sources to the storage area.


• First-order maintenance of treatment units in conjunction with the service engineer.


• Job Requirements*Required


• Masters Other Medical Physics , upon hire and


• 3-5 years of clinical experience; and


• Experience with Linac-based SRS and SBRT; and


• Experience with Linear Accelerators, Aria, and Eclipse, and


• Completion of a CAMPEP-accredited medical physics residency.

Preferred

• Radiology Certified American Board of Radiology, upon hire

Where You'll Work

CHI St. Vincent, a regional health network serving Arkansas, is part of CommonSpirit Health. We have served Arkansas since 1888 with a history of many firsts. Together with more than 4,500 coworkers, 1,000 medical staff, and 500 volunteers, we consistently receive praise for care advancements. With more than 280 licensed beds, CHI St. Vincent Hot Springs is a faith‑based, not‑for‑profit organization serving the health care needs of Hot Springs, Ark., and surrounding communities. CHI St. Vincent Hot Springs and CHI St. Vincent Infirmary in Little Rock are two of just over 400 Magnet hospitals nationwide and two of just four in Arkansas. As a Magnet institution, CHI St. Vincent Hot Springs achieved Magnet status for the first time on October 14, 2020 and employs the highest standards of quality and ensures that patient care and safety are the top priority. Studies show that Magnet hospitals have better overall patient outcomes than non-Magnet hospitals.

CommonSpirit Health was formed by the alignment of Catholic Health Initiatives (CHI) and Dignity Health in 2019. With our combined resources, CommonSpirit is committed to building healthy communities, advocating for those who are poor and vulnerable, and innovating how and where healing can happen, both inside our hospitals and out in the community.

CHI St. Vincent provides you with the same level of care you provide to others. We care about our team member well-being and offer benefits that complement and support your work/life balance

*Pay Range*

$77.46 - $115.22 /hour