What are the responsibilities and job description for the Junior Physicist position at Alliance Cancer Care?
Alliance Cancer Care, located in beautiful Huntsville, Alabama, seeks a full-time Junior Medical Physicist. The ideal candidate for this position is a recent graduate of a CAMPEP-accredited Medical Physics program seeking to gain clinical experience, enhance their skills, and strengthen their residency application.
Typically, the position spans 18 to 24 months, providing ample opportunity for professional growth in a dynamic clinical environment. The four most recent individuals in this role have successfully secured residency positions.
Alliance Cancer Care is the largest radiation oncology clinic in Alabama, serving northern Alabama and southern Tennessee. We provide radiation therapy to over 225 patients daily at five locations in Huntsville, Decatur, and Florence, Alabama. Our treatments include 3D, IMRT, IGRT, VMAT, SBRT, SRS, and HDR brachytherapy.
The high-tech city of Huntsville, Alabama, is in the heart of the Tennessee Valley in North Alabama. Our city is located approximately 100 miles south of Nashville. The technology, space, and defense industries have a significant presence here, with the Army’s Redstone Arsenal, NASA’s Marshall Space Flight Center, and Cummings Research Park. Huntsville is home to several Fortune 500 companies and boasts a diverse range of manufacturing, retail, and service industries. Our quality of life is second to none, offering a range of educational, recreational, and cultural opportunities. We successfully combine the rich heritage of Southern Hospitality with innovative high-tech ventures and cultural diversity.
The Junior Medical Physicist will work closely with the radiation oncology team, assisting with quality assurance, radiation safety, calibration, commissioning, and the implementation of new technology. The position will also assist with calculations and isodose planning for external beam therapy and HDR brachytherapy.
Master’s degree in medical physics from an accredited CAMPEP program.
Applicants should be familiar with standard treatment procedures, including 3D, IMRT, IGRT, VMAT, SBRT, and SRS, as well as quality assurance.
Please provide a cover letter with your application outlining your interest in the position.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $70,000.00 - $80,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
Work Location: In person
Salary : $70,000 - $80,000
