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Senior Medical Physicist

Memphis, TN 38120

Posted: 11/11/25 Employment Type: Permanent Job Category: RadOnc - Physicists Job Number: 2401 Pay Rate: $211000 - $317000

Job Description


HCT Staffing bridges the gap between healthcare facilities and top-tier talent. For our candidates, our commitment to understanding your skills, goals, and aspirations means we connect you with opportunities that truly align with your career path. Together, we are building the future of healthcare excellence.




Experience all four seasons and southern hospitality in Memphis, TN!




HCT Staffing is helping our client find the right talent to join their growing team. If you have strong work ethic, persistence, motivation and are a team player, read the job description below and apply today to hear more!



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Job Summary

In addition to core the clinical responsibilities of a staff medical physicist listed below, the Senior Physicist works with the Metro Chief Physicist in support of Physics initiatives extending across the metro area.Performs a variety of medical physics services to include developing techniques used to standardize and calibrate imaging and therapy equipment; performs treatment planning for special cases and acts as a resource to other staff regarding treatment plans, simulations, and special device fabrication; validates the accuracy of the treatment plan and provide consultation to physicians per orders; performs acceptance testing, measurements, commissioning and ongoing quality assurance testing of linear accelerators, treatment planning systems, and physics equipment to establish accuracy and safety in accordance with hospital, state, federal, and accrediting body requirements.

Responsibilities
  • Assists with the coordination of Physics and Dosimetry staffing for the Baptist Cancer Centers across the Metro market, taking into consideration the disease specific patient needs to ensure all patients receive appropriate and timely care.
  • Assists to assure cross training of all physics/dosimetry staff to build depth and redundancy within the staffing structure for complex services, i.e. IORT, TBI, CyberKnife®, etc. across the metro market.
  • Assists in the development of protocols for patient care to ensure that planning is evidence based care and optimizes patient outcomes.
  • Assists in any research needs in support of the BCC Clinical Trials Committee.
  • Assists with the Baptist GME program regarding the clinical education of Radiology residents as it relates to Radiation Oncology.
  • Coordinates treatment planning processes and other procedures as indicated.
  • Oversees quality controls measures.
  • Collates and documents all aspects of physics services.
  • Participates in performance improvement and radiation safety activities.
  • Contributes to a positive work environment and the overall team effort of the department.
  • Completes assigned goals.
  • Performs other accountabilities as assigned or directed.

Specifications

Experience

Minimum Required
  • ten (10) years of experience in a progressive radiation oncology department, academic experience is a plus.

Preferred/Desired
  • experience with HDR, advanced IMRT applications for treatment as well as stereotactic treatment delivery.

Education

Minimum Required
  • Masters Level Board Eligible in medical physics by the American Board of Radiology (ABR).

Preferred/Desired

Training

Minimum Required

Preferred/Desired

Special Skills

Minimum Required
  • Advanced computer skills.

Preferred/Desired

Licensure

Minimum Required
  • BLS CERTIFICATION WITHIN 14 DAYS OF HIRE; ABR 3 certification

Meet Your Recruiter

Candace Jones
Healthcare Recruiter

Candace Jones is a recent graduate of the University of South Florida where she obtained her bachelor’s degree on Business Management.  Candace is driven by a passion for building strong relationships and connecting talented professionals with opportunities where they can thrive. Candace brings energy and dedication to the recruiting field day in and day out, and is committed to making a positive impact in the Healthcare industry.   In her spare time, she enjoys traveling, going to the gym, and visiting her home and family in Barbados.

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