Senior Physicist - Radiation Oncology

10500 Marshfield Clinic Health System, Inc.; United States; On-site; USD 167,000 - 277,000; Full time

Job summary

Sanford Health is hiring a Medical Physicist for an onsite Marshfield location. The role provides independent consultation to physicians and staff on the medical use of radiation, and oversees radiation in diagnostic imaging and/or radiation oncology to ensure safety and compliance.

You will train staff and serve as a resource for other physicists in the field. The position requires a Master’s degree in physics or related field and board certification, with at least three years of relevant

Qualifications

• Three years’ experience in diagnostic radiology or nuclear medicine equipment testing and quality control/quality assurance.
• Board certification in radiological physics or related field is required.
• Master’s degree in physics, biophysics, medical physics or radiological physics.

Responsibilities

• Provides independent consultation to physicians, physicists and staff on the medical use of radiation.
• Oversees the use of radiation in diagnostic imaging and/or radiation oncology to ensure safety and regulatory compliance.
• Functions as a resource for other physicists in the use of radiation in medicine.

Job description

Sanford Health, the largest rural health system in the United States, is dedicated to transforming the health care experience and providing access to world-class health care in America’s heartland. Work Shift: Day (United States of America) Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40 Compensation: Salary Range: $167,440 - $276,640 Union Position: No Department Details Join a thriving radiation oncology program offering advanced technologies including HDR brachytherapy and Gamma Knife radiosurgery. Enjoy a collaborative, supportive team environment, and the unique opportunity to practice cutting-edge medical physics in a growing rural healthcare setting.

Summary

Provides independent consultation services to physicians, other physicists and staff regarding the medical use of radiation.

Job Description

*Onsite position in our Marshfield location* Oversees the use of radiation in diagnostic imaging and/or radiation oncology for the Sanford system to ensure safety and compliance with professional accreditations as well as state and federal requirements. Utilizes knowledge of physics and technology as a resource when consulting with physicians and other physicists. Possesses a high level of understanding of radiological fields and provides training to staff. Functions as a resource for other physicists in the use of radiation in medicine. Implements advanced imaging and/or treatment technologies and clinical services. Researches new treatment techniques, modalities to support strategic planning and solves complex clinical problems. Designs or uses computer simulations to model physical data so that it can be better understood and applied to clinical problems. Direct testing and monitoring of radioactive material and radiation producing machines. Conduct application evaluations for new software and hardware products prior to routine use.

Qualifications

Master’s degree in physics, biophysics, medical physics or radiological physics. Three years’ experience working in diagnostic radiology/nuclear medicine department responsible for equipment testing and quality control/quality assurance required. Board certified required. For a physicist in diagnostic radiology, acceptable certifications are: the American Board of Radiology in Diagnostic Physics, Diagnostic Medical Physics, or Diagnostic Radiologic Physics, American Board of Medical Physics, Canadian College of Physicist in Medicine or related certification board. For a physicist in radiation oncology, acceptable certifications are: the American Board of Radiology in Therapeutic Physics, Therapeutic Medical Physics, or Therapeutic Radiologic Physics, American Board of Medical Physics, Canadian College of Physicist in Medicine or related certification board.

Sanford is an EEO/AA Employer M/F/Disability/Vet.

The Sanford organization owns and manages multiple distinct brands, including Sanford Health, Marshfield Clinic, and Good Samaritan, as well as Lewis Drug, Sanford Health Equip, Solutions by Sanford, Great Shots, and Blue Rock Bar & Grill. Sanford Health, the largest rural health system in the United States, is dedicated to transforming the health care experience and providing access to world-class health care in America’s heartland. Headquartered in Sioux Falls, South Dakota, the organization has 53,000 employees and serves over 2 million patients and nearly 425,000 health plan members across the upper Midwest including South Dakota, North Dakota, Minnesota, Wyoming, Iowa, Wisconsin and the Upper Peninsula of Michigan. The integrated nonprofit health system includes a network of 56 hospitals, 288 clinic locations, 147 senior care communities, 4,000 physicians and advanced practice providers and nearly 1,500 active clinical trials and studies. The organization’s transformational virtual care initiative brings patients closer to care with access to 78 specialties. Learn more about Sanford Health’s commitment to shaping the future of rural health care across the lifespan at sanfordhealth.org or Sanford Health News. Good Samaritan, one of the nation’s largest nonprofit providers of senior care and services, is committed to transforming the aging experience through innovation, compassion and personalized care. As part of Sanford Health, an integrated nonprofit health system headquartered in Sioux Falls, South Dakota, Good Samaritan serves 10,000 seniors and offers access to a full continuum of care, including 94 rehabilitation and skilled nursing centers, 56 assisted living and memory care facilities, 44 independent living locations and 37 home health and hospice agencies. The senior care provider delivers services across the upper Midwest, with 70% of residents living in rural communities. Learn more about Good Samaritan’s mission and commitment to delivering high quality senior care in rural America at good-sam.com.