Radiation Oncology Physicist- Medical Senior

Baptist Memorial Health Care; Memphis (TN); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Baptist Memorial Health Care in Memphis seeks a Senior Radiation Oncology Medical Physicist to lead advanced physics services across the metro area, collaborating with the Chief Physicist and clinical teams to standardize imaging and therapy workflows.

Responsibilities include treatment planning for complex cases, QA, physics equipment testing, and participation in GME and clinical trials. Requires ABR board certification and a Master’s in Medical Physics with 10+ years of experience.

Qualifications

• Minimum required: 10 years of experience in a progressive radiation oncology department.
• Preferred: HDR, advanced IMRT applications, and stereotactic treatment delivery.

Responsibilities

• Assists with coordination of Physics and Dosimetry staffing for the Baptist Cancer Centers across the Metro market.
• Assists to assure cross training of physics/dosimetry staff for complex services (IORT, TBI, CyberKnife).
• Assists in development of patient care protocols to ensure evidence-based planning and optimized outcomes.
• Supports Baptist GME program in clinical education of Radiology residents related to Radiation Oncology.
• Coordinates treatment planning processes and procedures as indicated.
• Oversees quality controls measures.
• Documents all aspects of physics services.
• Participates in performance improvement and radiation safety activities.
• Contributes to a positive work environment and team effort.
• Completes assigned goals and other duties as directed.

Education

Master’s Degree in Medical Physics (ABR Board Certified)

Job description

Radiation Oncology Medical Physicist - Senior

Job Code: 21821

FLSA Status

Job Family: Radiation Oncology

Job Summary

In addition to core the clinical responsibilities of a staff medical physicist listed below, the Senior Physicist works with the Metro Chief Physicist in support of Physics initiatives extending across the metro area. Performs a variety of medical physics services to include developing techniques used to standardize and calibrate imaging and therapy equipment; performs treatment planning for special cases and acts as a resource to other staff regarding treatment plans, simulations, and special device fabrication; validates the accuracy of the treatment plan and provide consultation to physicians per orders; performs acceptance testing, measurements, commissioning and ongoing quality assurance testing of linear accelerators, treatment planning systems, and physics equipment to establish accuracy and safety in accordance with hospital, state, federal, and accrediting body requirements.

Job Responsibilities

• Assists with the coordination of Physics and Dosimetry staffing for the Baptist Cancer Centers across the Metro market, taking into consideration the disease specific patient needs to ensure all patients receive appropriate and timely care.
• Assists to assure cross training of all physics/dosimetry staff to build depth and redundancy within the staffing structure for complex services, i.e. IORT, TBI, CyberKnife®, etc. across the metro market.
• Assists in the development of protocols for patient care to ensure that planning is evidence based care and optimizes patient outcomes.
• Assists in any research needs in support of the BCC Clinical Trials Committee.
• Assists with the Baptist GME program regarding the clinical education of Radiology residents as it relates to Radiation Oncology.
• Coordinates treatment planning processes and other procedures as indicated.
• Oversees quality controls measures.
• Collates and documents all aspects of physics services.
• Participates in performance improvement and radiation safety activities.
• Contributes to a positive work environment and the overall team effort of the department.
• Completes assigned goals.
• Performs other accountabilities as assigned or directed.

Specifications

Experience

Minimum Required: 10 years of experience in a progressive radiation oncology department, academic experience and or a CAMPEP-accredited residency is a plus.

Preferred/Desired: experience with HDR, advanced IMRT applications for treatment as well as stereotactic treatment delivery.

Education

Minimum Required: Masters Level - Board Certified in therapeutic medical physics by the American Board of Radiology (ABR).