Therapeutic Medical Physicist

University of Missouri Health Care

Columbia Township (MO)

On-site

USD 167,668 - 273,603

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Health, vision and dental insurance coverage starting day one

Generous paid leave and paid time off, including holidays

Tuition assistance for employees and family members

Multiple retirement options with matching

Discounts on various services and products

Job summary

The University of Missouri Health Care is seeking a Therapeutic Medical Physicist to join their expanding team in Columbia, MO. This role is integral to advancing patient care through innovative research, education, and direct clinical responsibilities, including quality assurance and interdisciplinary collaboration.

Qualifications

Master’s degree in medical physics or related area is required.
Strongly prefer certification by the American Board of Radiology (ABR) or American Board of Medical Physics (ABMP).
A Ph.D. in Medical Physics or related field is an asset.

Responsibilities

Develop departmental policies and procedures for accurate and safe radiation oncology treatments.
Evaluate patient radiation therapy treatment plans and perform weekly chart checks.
Participate in research and development in therapeutic physics.

Skills

Quality Assurance

Research

Teaching

Interdisciplinary Collaboration

Education

Master’s degree in medical physics

Job description

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$167,668.00/yr - $273,603.00/yr

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ABOUT THE JOB

MU Health Care and the University of Missouri-Columbia (MU) School of Medicine's Department of Radiation Oncology are seeking an academically driven Therapeutic Medical Physicist to join our dynamic and expanding team. This position offers the unique opportunity to contribute to cutting-edge clinical care, innovative research, and education in a collaborative academic health system.

Our Ellis Fischel Cancer Center is home to state-of-the-art radiotherapy technologies, including Varian TrueBeam systems for precision radiotherapy and Varian Ethos for adaptive radiation therapy. These advanced systems allow us to deliver a full spectrum of treatments, including image-guided radiotherapy (IGRT), intensity-modulated radiation therapy (IMRT), stereotactic body radiotherapy (SBRT), brachytherapy (HDR and LDR), total body irradiation (TBI), and stereotactic radiosurgery (SRS).

As part of our strategic growth, we are developing Centers of Excellence for SRS and SBRT and are actively planning to establish residency programs in both radiation oncology and medical physics. These efforts demonstrate our commitment to education, innovation, and advancing patient care.

This position provides an unparalleled research environment centered around the Roy Blunt NextGen Precision Health Building, fostering interdisciplinary collaboration. Resources include advanced imaging facilities, the FLASHKNiFE unit for ultra-high dose rate (UHDR) radiotherapy research, and the Hellbender High-Performance Computing Cluster for artificial intelligence and data science applications. Additionally, our collaboration with the Missouri University Research Reactor (MURR) enables groundbreaking radiopharmaceutical research, bridging basic science with clinical applications.

In this role, you will engage in varied responsibilities, including clinical operations, quality assurance, equipment calibration, research, and teaching. You will also have the opportunity to lead innovative projects that redefine cancer care, all while working within a supportive, multidisciplinary environment.

ABOUT MU HEALTH CARE

At MU Health Care, we have an inspired, hard-working and collaborative environment driven by our mission to save and improve lives. We believe anything is possible and rally around solutions. We celebrate innovation and offer opportunities to be a part of something bigger — to have a voice and role in the work that is serving our community and changing the field of medicine.

Our academic health system — the only in mid-Missouri — is home to multiple hospitals, including the region’s only Level 1 Trauma Center and region’s only Children’s Hospital as well as over 90 specialty clinics. Here, you can define your career among our many clinical and nonclinical positions — with growth, opportunity and support every step of the way.

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EMPLOYEE BENEFITS

Health, vision and dental insurance coverage starting day one
Generous paid leave and paid time off, including nine holidays
Multiple retirement options, including 100% matching up to 8% and full vesting in three years
Tuition assistance for employees (75%) and immediate family members (50%)
Discounts on cell phone plans, rental cars, gyms, hotels and more
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Base Pay Range: $167,668 - $273,603 per year, based on experience

DETAILED JOB DESCRIPTION

Develop, understand, and apply departmental policies and procedures that comply with state and federal regulations to provide accurate and safe radiation oncology treatments and doses.
Develop procedures for and perform acceptance, commissioning, and ongoing comprehensive quality assurance and guidance in specifying purchases and/or surveying of equipment, digital networking, and patient care devices according to state and federal guidelines.
Work with Clinical Engineering, IT, Campus Radiation Safety, and other parties as necessary.
Provide written reports to ensure accurate and appropriate choice of dose delivery for radiation therapy. Provide consultation on special physics patient considerations.
Evaluate and develop technical aspects of all patient radiation therapy treatment plans and perform weekly chart checks of ongoing patients. Participate in patient teaching as needed.
Provide research, foresight, and educational opportunities to improve patient care at MU Health Care.
Participate in research and development in the area of therapeutic physics. Evaluate emerging technologies and participate in incorporating technology innovations into clinical practice.
Maintain professional licensure and obtain CEUs as necessary.
May complete unit/department-specific duties and expectations as outlined in department documents.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

Master’s degree in medical physics or a related area.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Strongly prefer certification by the American Board of Radiology (ABR) or American Board of Medical Physics (ABMP) in Therapeutic Physics.

A Ph.D. in Medical Physics, Physics, or a related field.

The University of Missouri is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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