Medical Physicist - Radiation Oncology, Full-Time, Days

Company Description

At Northwestern Medicine, every patient interaction makes a difference in cultivating a positive workplace. This patient-first approach is what sets us apart as a leader in the healthcare industry. As an integral part of our team, you'll have the opportunity to join our quest for better healthcare, no matter where you work within the Northwestern Medicine system. At Northwestern Medicine, we pride ourselves on providing competitive benefits: from tuition reimbursement and loan forgiveness to 401(k) matching and lifecycle benefits, we take care of our employees. Ready to join our quest for better?

Job Description

The Physics V reflects the mission, vision, and values of NM, adheres to the organization's Code of Ethics and Corporate Compliance Program, and complies with all relevant policies, procedures, guidelines, and all other regulatory and accreditation standards.

Physics V is responsible for all administrative aspects related to management of the physics section of Radiosurgery/Radiation Oncology/Prentice Radiation Oncology (hereafter referred to as "departments") and ensuring that the staff and infrastructure of the physics section supports the clinical needs of the department. Primary responsibilities include supervision of physics staff, quality assurance, regulatory compliance, and administrative responsibilities.

Responsibilities:

• Maintains primary responsibility for all physics operations, including workflow through the department and staff assignments and responsibilities.
• Identifies and resolves daily operational issues related to the physics aspects of patient care.
• Interacts with all sections of the department, including physicians, nursing, and therapists to ensure smooth patient treatment delivery.
• Provides daily direction and supervision to physics staff, including Radiation Physicists, Dosimetrists, LAN Administrator, and Instrument Designer.
• Actively participates in ongoing feedback, annual performance reviews, and staff growth and development.
• Assists Manager in administrative responsibilities related to the physics section, including development of capital and operating budgets, monitoring of inventory, and ordering of supplies.
• Ensures that the department quality assurance and monitoring plans achieve the goal of ensuring the highest quality of patient care and patient safety.
• Maintains knowledge of current industry standards set by professional organizations, including the American College of Radiology and the American Association for Physicists in Medicine, and other sub-specialty organizations as indicated.
• Actively participates in the Radiation Safety program and related committees for Northwestern Memorial Hospital, ensuring that departments are in full compliance with all radiation safety regulations and programs. Develops and maintains all required and appropriate documentation.
• Directs acceptance and applications of new equipment in the departments. Develops and maintains all required and appropriate documentation.
• Actively participates in the education/research program of hospital and department.
• Directs the orientation of new physics staff and the continuing assessment of all physics staff.
• Provides daily direction and supervision to physics staff, including LAN Administrator, and Instrument Designer
• Directs ongoing feedback, annual performance reviews, and staff growth and development
• Assists department manager in managing the human resource issues of the physics section by assuring competency of employees, and those policies, and procedures are followed

Qualifications

Required:

• PhD or equivalent in Physics or Engineering
• Faculty Appointment with Northwestern University Medical School
• Registered with Illinois Department of Nuclear Safety as an approved Therapeutic Radiological Physicist
• Board Certified in Therapeutic Radiology by the American Board of Radiology or American College of Medical Physics

Preferred:

• Five years previous supervisory experience
• Proven skills in independent clinical research resulting in publication in peer reviewed journals
• Board Certified in Diagnostic Radiology by the American Board of Radiology or American College of Medical Physics

Additional Information

Northwestern Medicine is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in hiring or employment on the basis of age, sex, race, color, religion, national origin, gender identity, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation or any other protected status.

If we offer you a job, we will perform a background check that includes a review of any criminal convictions. A conviction does not disqualify you from employment at Northwestern Medicine. We consider this on a case-by-case basis and follow all state and federal guidelines.