Medical Physicist, Radiation Physics

Mary Bird Perkins Cancer Center is Louisiana’s leading cancer care organization, caring for more patients each year than any other facility in the region. And with strategic hospital and physician partnerships, we are delivering on our mission to improve survivorship and lessen the burden of cancer.

Mary Bird Perkins and its partners work together to provide state-of-the-art treatments and unparalleled collaborative, comprehensive cancer services. This culture of innovation helps attract the best cancer minds in the country, from expert physicians and highly specialized scientists to forward-thinking leaders in supportive care and other disciplines.

Together, with our hospital and physician partners, we are one-hundred percent focused on cancer care.
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* Job Description:

**** RADIATION PHYSICS MEDICAL PHYSICIST   Mary Bird Perkins Cancer Center – Baton Rouge, Louisiana  Full-Time | Competitive Salary | Comprehensive Benefits | Sign-On Bonus*
* ** Join a Legacy of Excellence in Radiation Oncology
** This is your opportunity to work in a thriving academic-clinical environment where cutting-edge technology, rigorous quality assurance, and world-class education converge. Join a team of 15 medical physicists, 5 medical physics residents, and 10 dosimetrists dedicated to excellence in patient care and professional development.

* A Leader in Southeast Louisiana Oncology
* Mary Bird Perkins Cancer Center is the largest and most progressive radiation oncology practice in Louisiana, treating approximately 2,800 patients annually across 9 locations in southeast Louisiana and southwest Mississippi. Our reputation for clinical excellence, innovation, and educational leadership attracts top talent from across the country.  
* State-of-the-Art Technology & Equipment
* Work with cutting-edge radiation therapy equipment and advanced treatment planning systems including:  
• 13 Linear Accelerators (9 Elekta Infinity/Versa

HD + 4 Varian True Beam/iX)  
• Gamma Knife ICON for precision radiosurgery  
• Advanced Brachytherapy Systems (2 Elekta Flexitron HDR units)  
• Siemens 1.5T MR Simulator for MR-guided treatment planning  
• Elekta Unity MR-LINAC for adaptive radiotherapy  
• 7 GE CT-PET Scanners for advanced imaging  
• Enterprise-Level Treatment Planning (Monaco, Eclipse) and record-and-verify systems (MOSAIQ)  
• Advanced QA & Dosimetry Tools (Sun Check Machine/Patient, Mim Maestro, Monaco Research stations, IsoPoint, RtSafe phantoms, etc.)  
* Unparalleled Educational Opportunities
* As part of the Dr. Charles M. Smith Medical Physics Program, you'll mentor and teach the next generation of medical physicists. Benefits include:  
• Active Medical Physics Residency Program (CAMPEP-accredited) with 4 residents onsite and 4 at regional affiliates  
• Joint MBPCC-LSU Medical Physics Graduate Program (MS and PhD degrees) with approximately 25 graduate students  
• Adjunct Faculty Appointment at LSU's Department of Physics and Astronomy (for qualified candidates)  
• Teaching and Research Opportunities to advance your professional development  
• Collaborative Academic Environment with 5 tenure-track medical physics faculty at LSU  
* Intellectual Growth & Research
* Louisiana State University partnership provides access to exceptional research resources:  
• 1.3-GeV Synchrotron Radiation Facility for advanced research  
• Animal Irradiation Facility and veterinary school resources  
• High-Performance Computing Facilities for complex calculations  
• Machine Shop and Electronics Shop for custom equipment development  
• Cell Culture Facilities at Pennington Biomedical Research Center  
• Substantial Research Endowment (Dr. Charles M. Smith Legacy) supporting ongoing projects  
• Current Research Focus Areas:
Image-guided radiotherapy, adaptive radiotherapy, electron/mixed-beam therapy, artificial intelligence applications  
* Baton Rouge: A Vibrant University Town
* Enjoy a rich intellectual and cultural environment in Louisiana's capital:  
• Home to Louisiana State University—a major research institution  
• Thriving local economy with diverse opportunities  
• Rich history and cultural attractions  
• Excellent schools and family-friendly…