Senior Medical Physicist, Radiation Oncology — Relocation

Placements24; Queenstown (MD); On-site; USD 90,000 - 126,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Professional development

Conference attendance

Job summary

Placements24 seeks a Principal Medical Physicist to lead the Radiation Oncology Physics department in Queenstown, Eastern Cape. This senior role ensures safe radiation therapies, QA programs, and staff leadership within a state-of-the-art oncology center.

The candidate will oversee treatment planning, equipment commissioning, and regulatory compliance, while mentoring physicists and dosimetrists and driving research and professional development.

Qualifications

• Ph.D. or Master's degree in Medical Physics, Physics, or a related field.
• Certification by a recognized professional body (e.g., ABDMP, CompComP) is essential.
• Minimum of 10 years of post-certification clinical experience in medical physics, with a significant portion in radiation oncology.
• Extensive knowledge of IMRT, VMAT, SRS, and brachytherapy.
• Proficiency with treatment planning systems and QA software.
• Demonstrated leadership and management skills.
• Experience with R&D and publication in peer-reviewed journals is desirable.
• Familiarity with national and international radiation safety regulations.

Responsibilities

• Oversee all aspects of radiation oncology physics, including QA programs for linear accelerators, brachytherapy units, and imaging equipment.
• Provide expert consultation on treatment planning, dose calculation, and optimization.
• Conduct acceptance and commissioning testing for new radiotherapy equipment.
• Develop and implement protocols for patient-specific QA.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and professional standards.
• Mentor and supervise junior medical physicists, dosimetrists, and radiation therapists.
• Participate in multidisciplinary tumor boards and collaborate with clinicians.
• Lead departmental R&D initiatives in radiation oncology physics.
• Manage departmental budgets and resources effectively.
• Promote safety and continuous improvement across the department.

Skills

Medical Physics

Radiation Oncology

Leadership

QA software

Education

PhD or MSc in Medical Physics/Physics

Job description

Placements24 seeks a Principal Medical Physicist to lead the Radiation Oncology Physics department in Queenstown, Eastern Cape. This senior role ensures safe radiation therapies, QA programs, and staff leadership within a state-of-the-art oncology center.

The candidate will oversee treatment planning, equipment commissioning, and regulatory compliance, while mentoring physicists and dosimetrists and driving research and professional development.