Staff Physicist - Full Time

Valleyhealthlink; Winchester (VA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Zero-Deductible Health Plan

Dental and vision insurance

Generous Paid Time Off

Tuition Assistance

Retirement Savings Match

Employee Assistance Program

Wellness Program Membership

Job summary

Valleyhealthlink is looking for a dedicated Staff Physicist to join the Radiation Oncology team in Winchester, VA. You will coordinate the radiation safety program, ensuring the highest standards for patient care and equipment usage.

Applicants should possess a MS or PhD in physics, with relevant certification in therapeutic medical physics. Valley Health offers a compelling benefits package that includes health plans, paid time off, and professional development opportunities.

Qualifications

• Certification in therapeutic medical physics or equivalent required.
• State Licensure required.
• Competence in assessing image guidance capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate radiation safety program for the oncology department.
• Perform radiotherapy patient planning and quality assurance.
• Assist in special physics consultations and treatment delivery.

Skills

Patient interaction competence

Specialized physics consultations

Education

MS or PhD in physics or medical physics

Job description

## Staff Physicist - Full TimeApplylocations: Winchester, VA: Winchester Medical Centertime type: Full timeposted on: Posted Yesterdayjob requisition id: JR108985## DepartmentRADIATION ONCOLOGY - 207050## Worker Sub TypeRegular## Work Shift**Pay Grade**320# **Job Description**The Staff Physicist coordinates the radiation safety program for the radiation oncology department. Performs and reviews all aspects of radiotherapy patient- and equipment-related planning and quality assurance. Assists dosimetrists and physicians in special physics consultation(s) to evaluate feasibility of IMRT, SRS, SBRT and other therapeutic external beam delivery. Assists therapists in patient set-up and treatment delivery as necessary. Performs all aspects of radionuclide- and brachytherapy-related physics services. Coordinates TLD/Invivo dosimetry services: logs and reviews accelerator performance problems; liaises with service/manufacturer; and troubleshooting. Image guidance: Assess image guidance capabilities of the imaging systems: image quality, registration and set up corrections. **Education** MS or PhD in physics or medical physics required **Certification & Licensures** Certification in therapeutic medical physics (or therapeutic radiological physics or radiological physics): American Board of Radiology. American Board of Medical Physics. Canadian College of Physicists in Medicine.State Licensure required **Qualifications** Competent to successfully interact with patients according to their special needs which may apply based on the age of the patient served required **FLSA Classification** Exempt **Physical Demands** 16 A Medical Practitioner# **Benefits**At Valley Health, we believe everyone is a caregiver, and our goal is to create an environment where our caregivers thrive physically, financially, and emotionally. In addition to a competitive salary, our most popular benefits for full-time employees include:* A Zero-Deductible Health Plan* Dental and vision insurance* Generous Paid Time Off* Tuition Assistance* Retirement Savings Match* A Robust Employee Assistance Program to help with many aspects of emotional wellbeing* Membership to Healthy U: An Incentive-Based Wellness ProgramValley Health also offers a health savings account & flexible spending account for childcare, life insurance, short-term and long-term disability, and professional development. In addition, several perks come with working for the largest employer in the region, such as discounts to on-campus dining, and more.To see the full scale of what we offer, visit valleyhealthbenefits.com.