Therapeutic Medical Physicist

Shift:Monday Friday, days

Department: Ellis Fischel Cancer Center Medical Physics

Compensation:

Base Pay Range:$145,808 - $237,848 per year, based on experience

ABOUT THE JOB

MU Health Careis seeking a Therapeutic Medical Physicist to join the team. The Department of Radiation Oncology is dedicated to providing state-of-the-art cancer care and is actively expanding to meet the growing needs of our patient population. We offer a full spectrum of treatment options to our patients, utilizing advanced radiotherapy technologies such as the Varian TrueBeam systems for precision radiotherapy and Varian Ethos for adaptive radiation therapy. These systems enable us to deliver a wide range of treatments, including image-guided radiotherapy (IGRT), intensity-modulated radiation therapy (IMRT), brachytherapy (HDR and LDR), TBI, and stereotactic body radiotherapy (SBRT).

ABOUT MU HEALTH CARE

MU Health Care is a growing academic health system in mid-Missouri comprised of multiple hospitals including the regions only Level 1 Trauma Center and regions only Childrens Hospital and over 90 specialty clinics located throughout the region.

As an MU Health Care employee, youll be part of an exceptional team committed to our mission of saving and improving lives.Our core values of inclusion, respect, service, discovery, responsibility and excellence foster a collaborative work environment where you can grow your career.

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EMPLOYEE BENEFITS

Health, vision and dental insurance coverage starting day one

Generous paid leave and paid time off, including nine holidays

Multiple retirement options, including 100% matching up to 8%and full vesting in three years

Tuition assistance for employees (75%) and immediate family members (50%)

Discounts on cell phone plans, rental cars, gyms, hotels and more

See a comprehensive list of benefitshere.

DETAILED JOB DESCRIPTION

Develop, understand, and apply departmental policies and procedures that comply with state and federal regulations to provide accurate and safe radiation oncology treatments and doses.

Develop procedures for and perform acceptance, commissioning, and ongoing comprehensive quality assurance and guidance in specifying purchases and/or surveying of equipment, digital networking, and patient care devices according to state and federal guidelines.

Work with Clinical Engineering, IT, Campus Radiation Safety, and other parties as necessary.

Provide written reports to ensure accurate and appropriate choice of dose delivery for radiation therapy. Provide consultation on special physics patient considerations.

Evaluate and develop technical aspects of all patient radiation therapy treatment plans and perform weekly chart checks of ongoing patients. Participate in patient teaching as needed.

Provide research, foresight, and educational opportunities to improve patient care at MU Health Care.

Participate in research and development in the area of therapeutic physics. Evaluate emerging technologies and participate in incorporating technology innovations into clinical practice.

Maintain professional licensure and obtain CEUs as necessary.

May complete unit/department-specific duties and expectations as outlined in department documents.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

Masters degree in medical physics or a related area.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Strongly prefer certification by the American Board of Radiology (ABR) orAmerican Board of Medical Physics (ABMP) in Therapeutic Physics.

A Ph.D. in Medical Physics, Physics, or a related field.

Additional license/certification requirements as determined by the hiring department.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met with or without reasonable accommodation. The performance of these physical demands is an essential function of the job. The employee may be required ambulate, remain in a stationary position and position self to reach and/or move objects above the shoulders and below the knees. The employee may be required to move objects up to 10 lbs.