Therapeutic Medical Physicist

Medlinkhealth Anesthesia Associates; Johnson City (TN); On-site; USD 131,000 - 193,000; Part time

Job summary

Medlinkhealth Anesthesia Associates seeks a Therapeutic Medical Physicist for on-site locum tenens and vacation coverage at the James H. Quillen VA Medical Center in Mountain Home, TN.

You will support the Radiation Oncology Service with accurate treatment planning, QA on two linear accelerators and a CT simulator, and collaboration with the clinical team while adhering to VA safety guidelines and HIPAA requirements.

Qualifications

• MS or PhD in Medical Physics required
• Board Certified or Board Eligible by ABR/ABMP in Therapeutic Medical Physics
• Minimum 2 years clinical medical physics experience in the last 3 years
• Proficiency in 3D treatment planning, IMRT/VMAT, IGRT, SRS/SBRT, 4D CT simulation
• Experience with QA equipment and routines for linear accelerators and CT simulators
• BLS certification; ability to pass VA background checks and obtain PIV badge

Responsibilities

• Provide on-site clinical medical physics services during standard hours (Mon-Fri 7:30 AM - 4:00 PM)
• Perform and review 3D, IMRT/VMAT, IGRT, and SRS/SBRT treatment plans
• Execute monthly and annual QA testing and calibrations on two linear accelerators and a CT simulator
• Ensure compliance with VA safety guidelines, NRC regulations, HIPAA, and SOPs
• Collaborate with radiation oncologists, dosimetrists, and radiation therapists on complex cases and workflows

Skills

Clinical physics expertise

Treatment planning (3D/IMRT/VMAT/IGRT

QA testing and calibration

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Regulatory compliance (HIPAA, safety)

Education

MS or PhD in Medical Physics

ABR/ABMP board certified or eligible

Tools

QA equipment (linear accelerators, CT simulator)

CT simulator

Job description

Job Summary:

We are seeking a highly qualified and board-certified (or board-eligible) Therapeutic Medical Physicist to provide on-site locum tenens and vacation coverage for the Radiation Oncology Service at the James H. Quillen VA Medical Center in Mountain Home, TN.

In this role, you will work closely with the Radiation Oncology clinical team to ensure accurate treatment planning, deliver high-quality patient care, and perform required routine quality assurance (QA) on linear accelerators and CT simulators.

Key Responsibilities:

• Clinical Physics Support: Provide on-site clinical medical physics services during standard operational hours (Monday-Friday, 7:30 AM - 4:00 PM).
• Treatment Planning & Quality Assurance: Perform and review 3D, IMRT/VMAT, IGRT, and SRS/SBRT treatment plans.
• Equipment Calibrations & QA: Execute monthly and annual quality assurance testing, output verifications, and calibrations across two linear accelerators and one CT simulator.
• Safety & Compliance: Ensure full compliance with VA safety guidelines, NRC regulations, HIPAA/privacy standards, and departmental standard operating procedures.
• Interdisciplinary Collaboration: Consult with radiation oncologists, dosimetrists, and radiation therapists on complex treatment cases and clinical workflows.

Qualifications & Requirements:

• Education: Master's (M.S.) or Doctorate (Ph.D.) degree in Medical Physics or a closely related physical science discipline.
• Certification: Board Certified or Board Eligible by the American Board of Radiology (ABR) or American Board of Medical Physics (ABMP) in Therapeutic Medical Physics.
• Minimum of 2 years of continuous, active clinical experience in medical physics within the last 3 years.
• Proven clinical competence in 3D treatment planning, IMRT/VMAT, IGRT, SRS/SBRT, 4D CT simulation, and modern QA equipment.

Certifications & Clearances:

• Active Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
• Ability to pass VA background security checks and obtain a PIV badge.
• Up-to-date health records/immunization compliance (TB screening, Tdap, Hepatitis B, MMR, Varicella, annual Influenza).