Therapeutic Medical Physicist, Ph.D

Overview

The Division of Medical Physics at Baylor Scott and White Health, Department of Radiation Oncology, is seeking a full‑time therapeutic medical physicist in Radiation Therapy. The position accepts MS, DMP, or PhD (all three considered) and supports clinical operations at Baylor Scott and White Medical Center – Temple, Texas. The role will join 3 PhD‑level physicists and 5 MS‑level physicists across 4 clinics in Central Texas:
Temple, Killeen, Waco, and College Station. The position is a clinical role with a hybrid remote/on‑site schedule at Temple and Killeen, with coverage of other clinics as needed. Among the clinics there are 5 Varian True Beam accelerators, 2 Varian Varisource, 1 Elekta Flexitron, and 5 CT simulators. The successful candidate will report to the Director of Medical Physics in Temple, TX.

• Performs, evaluates, and manages regularly scheduled quality assurance testing of treatment related machines and/or systems (linear accelerator, brachytherapy, computed tomography, and radiation treatment planning system).
• Performs and supervises any radiation treatment that requires a therapeutic medical physicist to be present.
• Performs, supervises, and evaluates any computer aided planning and/or calculation for radiation treatment (external beam and brachytherapy).
• Performs and evaluates patient related dosimetric measurements to evaluate treatment quality.
• Provides consultation to radiation oncologists, clinical staff and patients if requested.
• Participates in acceptance and commissioning of new treatment modality.
• Participates in state and federal compliance of the department.

Our benefits are designed to help you live well no matter where you are on your journey. For full details on coverage and eligibility, visit the Baylor Scott and White Benefits Hub to explore our offerings, which may include:

• Immediate eligibility for health and welfare benefits
• 401 (k) savings plan with dollar-for-dollar match up to 5%
• Tuition Reimbursement
• PTO accrual beginning Day 1

Note:

Benefits may vary based upon position type and/or level.

• PhD in Medical Physics or related field required.
• Licensed by the State of Texas as a Medical Physicist required.
• Eligible for Therapeutic Medical Physics board certification by the American Board of Radiology required. Must have passed Part I of A  therapeutic medical physics certificate.

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The successful candidate needs to have demonstrated clinical skills in these areas and has exceptional communication skills (oral and written) and operate independently with good clinical judgement. The successful candidate will directly report to the Director of Medical Physics in Temple, TX.