Certified Medical Physicist; MS or PhD - Tyler​/Longview

Overview

Texas Oncology is searching for a Certified Medical Physicist to join our East Texas Physics POD (Longview/Tyler/Palestine). The Medical Physicist will be actively working with 4 other physicists and 6 dosimetrists in the region.

Why work for us? Texas Oncology delivers high-quality, high-touch care to help cancer patients achieve “More breakthroughs. More victories.” in their fight against cancer. We are an independent, physician-led practice delivering leading-edge technology and treatment options and conducting innovative research. Founders of the practice pioneered community-based care to enable more cancer patients to receive high-quality care while staying close to the critical support of family and friends.

We offer our employees a competitive benefits package that includes Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Short-term and Long-term disability coverage, a generous PTO program, a 401k plan with a company match, a Wellness program that rewards you practicing a healthy lifestyle, and additional perks such as Tuition Reimbursement, an Employee Assistance program and discounts on some of your favorite retailers.

Equipment within the East Texas POD consists of 7 Varian linear accelerators (2 True Beam, 1 Halcyon, 4 2100 C-Series). The region also operates 2 active HDR programs via Nucletron afterloaders. Planning and verification systems include Eclipse, Brain Lab, Vari Seed, Oncentra, Aria, Radformation, and Rad Calc. Programs include SBRT, SRS, HDR, LDR, and radiopharmaceuticals. Texas Oncology also provides vendor webinars, its own journal club, and opportunities to serve on company-wide physics committees.

The candidate should have a MS or PhD degree in Physics or Medical Physics from an accredited college or university and a minimum of two to five years’ experience in radiation oncology physics. The candidate should have a current A  certification or be in the process of obtaining certification (completed part
1) and maintain a valid Texas state license for medical physics as required.

Preferred Experience:

• Working knowledge of Varian linear accelerators as well as Varian Vari Source/Bravos HDR afterloader
• Working knowledge of Eclipse and Brachy Vision
• Working knowledge of MOSAIQ Radiation Oncology Information System
• Working knowledge of HDR, SBRT and SRS procedures
• Working knowledge of Radiation safety

Duties will include:

• Full range of on-site clinical medical physics support at your primary clinic

The successful candidate will have the following minimum qualifications:
Master’s or PhD degree in Medical Physics from a CAMPEP accredited program;
Graduate from a CAMPEP accredited residency program; A  board certification or in the process of obtaining certification;
Eligibility for a Texas license;
Strong organization and oral/written communication skills.

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Must have the ability to utilize components of the treatment-planning computer including but not limited to the use of keyboards, digitizers, trackball and mouse controls.

Must be able to stand for 8 hours; lift 40 pounds to shoulder level; have sufficient visual acuity to distinguish structures and isodose displays on computer monitor. Additionally, must be able to align treatment field and monitor patient during radiation therapy treatment.

The mission of Texas Oncology is to provide excellent, evidence-based care for each patient we serve, while advancing cancer care for tomorrow. To this end, we give patients access to the highest quality cancer care available today within their own local communities. Our cutting-edge technologies, treatments and research are offered in welcoming and comfortable environments. We maintain comprehensive quality oversight and responsible financial management.

At all times, we pride ourselves in being moral, ethical, and efficient as a medical practice and employer.

Texas Oncology is part of the US Oncology Network and is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, or national origin.

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