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Medical Physicist

Winchester, VA 22603

Posted: 04/22/2024 Employment Type: Permanent Job Category: RadOnc - Physicists Job Number: 1596

Job Description

Physicist opportunity in the cozy city of Winchester, VA!
  1. Historic Charm: Winchester is steeped in history, with its downtown area boasting beautifully preserved 18th and 19th-century architecture. Residents can explore historic sites, museums, and Civil War battlefields that showcase the city's heritage.
  2. Strong Sense of Community: Winchester has a tight-knit community with friendly residents who participate in local events, festivals, and volunteer opportunities. The city's farmers' markets, community gardens, and neighborhood associations foster a sense of belonging.

  3. Affordable cost of living: Compared to larger cities in Northern Virginia, Winchester offers a more affordable cost of living, including housing, utilities, and everyday expenses.


What You Will Do:

The Staff Physicist coordinates the radiation safety program for the radiation oncology department. Performs and reviews all aspects of radiotherapy patient- and equipment-related planning and quality assurance. Assists dosimetrists and physicians in special physics consultation(s) to evaluate feasibility of IMRT, SRS, SBRT and other therapeutic external beam delivery. Assists therapists in patient set-up and treatment delivery as necessary. Performs all aspects of radionuclide- and brachytherapy-related physics services. Coordinates TLD/Invivo dosimetry services: logs and reviews accelerator performance problems; liaises with service/manufacturer; and troubleshooting. Image guidance: Assess image guidance capabilities of the imaging systems: image quality, registration and set up corrections.

What You Will Bring:

Education

MS or PhD in physics or medical physics required

Experience
Two years experience in clinical therapeutic radiology required
Experience with equipment calibration, quality control, radiation surveys, shielding design, and image analysis required

Certification & Licensures
Certification in therapeutic medical physics (or therapeutic radiological physics or radiological physics):
American Board of Radiology.
American Board of Medical Physics.
Canadian College of Physicists in Medicine. State Licensure required

Qualifications
Competent to successfully interact with patients according to their special needs which may apply based on the age of the patient served required

What You Will Get:

We believe everyone is a caregiver, and our goal is to create an environment where our caregivers thrive physically, financially, and emotionally. In addition to a competitive salary, our most popular benefits for full-time employees include:
• A Zero-Deductible Health Plan
• Dental and vision insurance
• Generous Paid Time Off
• Tuition Assistance
• Retirement Savings Match
• A Robust Employee Assistance Program to help with many aspects of emotional wellbeing
• Membership to Healthy U: An Incentive-Based Wellness Program

Also offers a health savings account & flexible spending account for childcare, life insurance, short-term and long-term disability, and professional development. In addition, several perks come with working for the largest employer in the region, such as discounts to on-campus dining, and more.

Exclusions apply

We celebrate, support, and thrive on our differences for the benefit of our employees, our patients, and the communities we serve.
We are neighbors caring for neighbors, and our goal is always to help those we serve get well, feel well, and stay well.
 
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