Overview

Texas Oncology is looking for a Regional Director, Medical Physics to join our team! This full-time position will support our radiation oncology centers state-wide.

Texas Oncology is the largest community oncology provider in the country and has approximately 600+ providers in 220+ sites across Texas and southeastern Oklahoma. Our founders pioneered community-based cancer care because they believed in making the best available cancer care accessible to all communities, allowing people to fight cancer at home with the critical support of family and friends nearby. Our mission is still the same today - at Texas Oncology, we use leading-edge technology and research to deliver high-quality, high-touch, evidence-based cancer care to help our patients achieve “More breakthroughs. More victories.” ® in their fight against cancer. Today, Texas Oncology treats half of all Texans diagnosed with cancer on an annual basis.

Why work for us?

Come join our team that is responsible for helping lead Texas Oncology in treating more patient diagnosed with cancer than any other provider in Texas. We offer our employees a competitive benefits package that includes Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Short-term and Long-term disability coverage, a generous PTO program, a 401k plan that comes with a company match, a Wellness program that rewards you practicing a healthy lifestyle, and lots of other great perks such as Tuition Reimbursement, an Employee Assistance program and discounts on some of your favorite retailers.

Join a Team That Invests in Your Future

At Texas Oncology, we recognize the long-term impact of our people and are committed to rewarding performance and potential. That’s why select roles may be eligible to participate in our Long-Term Incentive Plan (LTIP): an incentive program designed to attract, retain, and reward top talent.

What is the Long-Term Incentive Plan (LTIP)?

Long-Term Incentive Plan (LTIP): is an incentive program that typically vests over a three-year period and is tied to both individual performance and the operational success of Texas Oncology. Awards are discretionary and based on your position, performance, and potential for future career growth at Texas Oncology. Awards are reviewed and approved during the annual compensation review. LTIP awards are subject to your continued employment through the award payment date, and are governed by the written terms and conditions of the LTIP document.

Responsibilities

What does the Regional Director, Medical Physics do?

A new Regional Director, Medical Physics will join a team of 3 current Regional Directors, Medical Physics to oversee and support the medical physics program for Texas Oncology’s 55+ radiation oncology centers across the state of Texas. Each member of this team will serve as the primary contact and support for one quarter of the regions, as well as manage and grow their designated areas of focus. Regional Directors facilitate physics initiatives across all regions, develop physics talent, vet and implement technology, ensure quality, safety, and efficient use of physics resources, and investigate all quality and safety concerns. They support and adhere to the US Oncology Compliance Program, to include the Code of Ethics and Business Standards.

The essential duties and responsibilities (including but not limited to):

• Clinically oversee medical physicists in assigned regions in collaboration with local management, participating in goal setting and performance evaluation.
• Develop and oversee long term goals for Medical Physics and Dosimetry teams that align with Texas Oncology’s vision and business goals. Ensure goals cascade down to staff's annual objectives.
• Provide clinical medical physics support to cover staffing shortages.
• Responsible for implementation and maintenance of standardized technology footprints, including staff training.
• Advise and assist with education/training of medical physics residents.
• Develop and maintain radiation oncology guidelines, policies, and procedures.
• Communicate changes to Texas Oncology guidelines and policies, as well as federal and state regulations. Ensure regulatory compliance.
• Ensure regional participation in radiation safety and quality management programs, including RO-ILS.
• Provide input into development of capital and staffing annual budgets with regional Operational Executive Directors.
• Participate in medical physics recruitment, performance assessments, and recommend progressive discipline as appropriate. Enforce adherence to USON policies and ensure equity.
• Other duties as requested or assigned.

Qualifications

The ideal candidate for the Regional Director, Medical Physics will have the following background and experience:

• Masters or PhD in medical physics from a CAMPEP-accredited graduate program. Completion of a CAMPEP-accredited medical physics residency program, if applicable.
• Minimum twelve (12) years of medical physics related work experience required.
• At least five (5) years supervisory/management experience coaching, developing, and managing staff; preferably in a large medical physics program with multiple sites and brachytherapy services.
• Current certification by the American Board of Radiology in Therapeutic Medical Physics and licensed by the Texas Medical Board, or eligible to obtain prior to starting employment.
• Experience with Varian linear accelerators, Aria ROIS, Eclipse TPS, and Sun Nuclear QA products/software is preferable.
• A background in radiopharmaceuticals, diagnostic imaging, and/or as a radiation safety officer is a bonus.

Physical Demands:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to be present at the employee site during regularly scheduled business hours and regularly required to sit or stand and talk or hear. Requires full range of body motion including handling and lifting patients, manual and finger dexterity, and eye-hand coordination. Requires standing and walking for extensive periods of time. Occasionally lift and carry items weighing up to 40 lbs. Requires corrected vision and hearing to normal range.

Work Environment:

The work environment may include exposure to communicable diseases, toxic substances, ionizing radiation, medical preparations and other conditions common to an oncology/hematology clinic environment. Work may require travel by air or automobile up to 50% of the time.