What are the responsibilities and job description for the Chief Medical Physicist position at US Oncology Network-wide Career Opportunities?
Radiotherapy Clinics of Georgia is recruiting for a Chief Medical Physicist to join a dynamic Radiation Oncology practice and Medical Physics team. The Chief Physicist will also act as the RSO and is responsible for the oversight and management of the physics department and radiation safety program. The successful candidate will join a tightly knit group of five physicists and six dosimetrists. You'll be working closely with an excellent team of physicians, dosimetrists, therapists, administrators and support staff, so strong communication and interpersonal skills are essential.
Responsibilities
The practice, part of The US Oncology Network, is comprised of five radiation oncology centers located in north Georgia - four in the Atlanta metro area. All facilities use Eclipse AAA(v16.1) for treatment planning, with the four metro Atlanta sites on ARIA and one site on Mosaiq. We currently have 8 linacs: including 2 TrueBeams, 1 Halcyon (just installed), 1 EX , 2 iX, 1 Versa, 1 Infinity, and 1 TrueBeam coming next year to replace the EX. We utilize Varian GammaMed HDR afterloaders and GE CTs. We have a full array of QA systems and tools including a IBA Blue Phantom II, MapCheck, Daily QA3s, IC Profilers and Mobius 3D and ClearCheck for second checks. We use Mobius FX for IMRT/VMAT QA.
The practice has active HDR, SBRT and SRS programs at all locations and also has one of the largest prostate seed implant programs in the southeast.
Atlanta is one of the nation's fastest growing metro areas. The city features award-winning restaurants, iconic locales that rival any across the country - including the Tony Award-winning Alliance Theatre, the CNN Center and the Western hemisphere's largest indoor aquarium. The city also hosts numerous festivals and sporting events. Whatever your interests and hobbies are there is something here for everyone.
Qualifications
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS :
- Master's Degree or higher in Medical Physics.
- ABR (American Board of Radiology) Certification required.
- Five (5) years of clinical experience in a progressive radiation oncology department.
- Two (2) years of supervisory experience required. Prior experience as a Chief Medical Physicist preferred.
- Eligibility to become an Authorized Medical Physicist for HDR in the state of Georgia is required.
The US Oncology Network is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or protected veteran status.
