Medical Physicist

Provision Healthcare - Knoxville, TN

Full-time - Mid Level

Knoxville, TN

Administrative and Support Services

About the position

The Medical Physicist at Provision Healthcare is responsible for ensuring the safe and effective use of radiation in a clinical setting, focusing on quality assurance and treatment planning. This full-time role emphasizes collaboration with medical staff and the implementation of new technologies to enhance patient care in radiation therapy. The position offers a steady Monday through Friday schedule, promoting work-life balance while contributing to high-quality patient outcomes.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the performance and documentation of quality assurance in radiation therapy.
• Conduct quality control tests and ensure compliance with industry standards.
• Review treatment planning and weekly charts for accuracy and safety.
• Participate in radiation safety measures and assist in implementing new technology.
• Collaborate with physicians and communicate effectively with staff members.
• Manage the medical physics service to meet established standards of practice.
• Evaluate and implement new technologies, including acceptance testing of equipment.
• Consult with radiation oncologists regarding patient doses and treatment plans.
• Maintain records necessary for regulatory compliance and quality management programs.
• Direct the determination of radiation dose distributions in patients undergoing treatment.

Requirements

• Master of Science or Doctoral degree in Radiological Physics, Physics, or related discipline.
• Certification by the American Board of Radiology or American Board of Medical Physics in Therapeutic Radiological Physics or Radiological Physics.
• At least three years post-degree clinical experience in therapeutic medical physics.
• Completion of a clinical medical physics residency program preferred.
• Working knowledge of radiation safety principles and regulations.
• Extensive knowledge of modern radiation therapy systems and treatment planning software.
• Proficiency in using radiation-measuring equipment and oncology information systems.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong time management skills and ability to handle multiple tasks.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience with Mosaiq and RayStation treatment planning systems.
• Coding skills in Python or C++.

Benefits

• Full-time employment with a steady schedule.
• Work-life balance in a collaborative environment.