What are the responsibilities and job description for the Medical Physicist - Senior position at Proforma Health?
Job Summary
The Senior Physicist provides specialized medical physics services, supporting clinical operations and collaborating with the Metro Chief Physicist on broader initiatives.
Responsibilities include developing calibration techniques for imaging and therapy equipment, performing treatment planning for complex cases, validating treatment accuracy, and conducting acceptance testing, commissioning, and quality assurance of linear accelerators and physics equipment to ensure safety and compliance.
They assist with staffing coordination across multiple cancer centers, ensure cross-training to build operational redundancy, develop evidence-based treatment protocols, support clinical research, and contribute to radiation safety and performance improvement activities.
Additionally, they oversee treatment planning processes, document physics services, and participate in educational programs for radiology residents. The role emphasizes teamwork, quality control, and continuous improvement.
Qualifications & Skills
The Senior Physicist provides specialized medical physics services, supporting clinical operations and collaborating with the Metro Chief Physicist on broader initiatives.
Responsibilities include developing calibration techniques for imaging and therapy equipment, performing treatment planning for complex cases, validating treatment accuracy, and conducting acceptance testing, commissioning, and quality assurance of linear accelerators and physics equipment to ensure safety and compliance.
They assist with staffing coordination across multiple cancer centers, ensure cross-training to build operational redundancy, develop evidence-based treatment protocols, support clinical research, and contribute to radiation safety and performance improvement activities.
Additionally, they oversee treatment planning processes, document physics services, and participate in educational programs for radiology residents. The role emphasizes teamwork, quality control, and continuous improvement.
Qualifications & Skills
- Minimum of 10 years of experience in a radiation oncology department; academic experience is a plus.
- Masters level Board Eligible in medical physics by the ABR; experience with HDR, advanced IMRT, and stereotactic treatments preferred.
- Strong computer skills essential; licensure includes BLS certification within 14 days and ABR certification.