Senior medical physicist

Department: Radiation Oncology

Schedule

Full Time, Day Shift (80 hours biweekly)
Hours: Monday - Friday, 8:00am - 5:00pm

General Summary

Provides treatment planning, dose calculations and other clinical physics services required to effectively and properly treat patients receiving therapeutic radiation. Performs independently at an advanced skills level and provides direction to dosimetrists and Radiation Therapists regarding treatment planning and execution of therapies. Experience with Varian TrueBeam, Eclipse Treatment Planning System & Aria Record and Verify System, and RadFormation products.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Essential Functions:

• Performs external beam radiotherapy treatment planning and dose calculations both by hand and the use of a treatment planning system.
• Provides clinical physics services and participates as required in all therapies offered by the Department, such as brachytherapy, stereotactic radiosurgery and other therapies as they are initiated.
• Assists and advises in the simulation and treatment process.
• Understands the measurements necessary for acceptance, commissioning, periodic testing and calibration of all equipment and independently performs these measurements.
• Provides appropriate and timely clinical physics and QA support and demonstrates the ability to make scientifically sound QA measurements and calculations and to discern the quality of the resulting data and its appropriateness for use in the clinic.
• Ensures equipment functions properly and that the required State, Federal and departmentally defined quality assurance checks, output measurements and protocols are appropriately performed in a timely manner and that documentation of this is available on site at all times.
• Adheres to applicable policies and procedures described in the manual entitled "Quality Assurance, Radiation Safety and Quality Management Program" and carries out "Responsibilities of the Radiation Oncology Physicist" as described in same.
• Maintains knowledge of and practices proper radiation safety techniques and practices.
• Performs other duties as required in support of the mission to ensure highest quality of patient care in an economically sound and efficient manner.

Common Expectations:

• Demonstrates a commitment to patient, visitor and staff by: complying with all applicable safety regulations; learning the impact of medical errors and methodology that will lead to reduction of errors; reporting actual and potential errors, as well as hazardous conditions; identifying opportunities to standardize processes and "error proof" systems that will lead to increased safety; and participating in safety education programs and root cause analyses as required.
• Maintains professional growth and development through seminars, workshops, and professional affiliations to keep abreast of latest trends in field of expertise.
• Provides outstanding service to all customers; fosters teamwork; and practices fiscal responsibility through improvement and innovation.

QUALIFICATIONS

Qualifications

Minimum Education:

• Masters Degree In Radiation Physics, Medical Physics, Bio-Physics, or other related specialty. Required

Work Experience:

• 5 years Full-time clinical experience in radiation oncology physics. Required
• Experience in Medical Physics, Bio-Physics, or equivalent physics specialty. Required

Licenses:

• Board Certified in Therapeutic Medical Physics Upon Hire Required

Benefits Offered:

• Comprehensive health benefits
• Retirement savings plan
• Paid time off (PTO)
• Education assistance
• Financial education and support, including DailyPay
• Expanded Paid Parental Leave

For additional details: Benefits & Incentives | WellSpan Careers

WellSpan Health’s vision is to reimagine healthcare through the delivery of comprehensive, equitable health and wellness solutions throughout our continuum of care. As an integrated delivery system focused on leading in value-based care, we encompass more than 2,300 employed providers, 250 locations, nine award-winning hospitals, home care and a behavioral health organization serving central Pennsylvania and northern Maryland. Our high-performing Medicare Accountable Care Organization (ACO) is the region’s largest and one of the best in the nation. With a team 23,000 strong, WellSpan experts provide a range of services, from wellness and employer services solutions to advanced care for complex medical and behavioral conditions. Our clinically integrated network of 3,000 aligned physicians and advanced practice providers is dedicated to providing the highest quality and safety, inspiring our patients and communities to be their healthiest.

WellSpan Chambersburg Hospital

Established in 1895 and located in the heart of Franklin County, WellSpan Chambersburg Hospital has long served its South Central Pennsylvania community with award-winning care. WellSpan Chambersburg Hospital’s 274-bed facility provides a community of 156,000 residents full-range inpatient, outpatient and emergent care services. The hospital is noted for its leading-edge technology and full range of medical services, including award-winning heart and stroke care, a cardiac catheterization lab, a family birthing unit and Level II NICU, inpatient rehabilitation, a wound center with hyperbaric oxygen therapy, and surgical services, including robotic surgery. At WellSpan Chambersburg Hospital, we work together to provide our neighbors with important health-related programs focused on disease prevention and management, early detection screening, and tools and resources to prevent disease through health fairs, seminars, children’s events, “fun runs,” and more. WellSpan Chambersburg Hospital was one of several WellSpan hospitals honored by U.S. News & World Report with the High Performing recognition for 2022-23.