Supervisor of Clinical Physics and Research

Supervisor of Clinical Physics and Research

Highlands Oncology Group – 3901 Parkway Circle, Springdale, AR 72762

Radiation Oncology at Highlands in Northwest Arkansas is seeking a Supervisor of Clinical Physics and Research.

At Highlands Radiation we are dedicated to providing our patients advanced radiation therapy treatments and quality care. Be part of a healthcare team that collaborates on new technology and strategically plans for progressive treatment opportunities. Highlands provides radiation treatments at multiple locations in NWA (Fayetteville, Rogers) and one in Mountain Home. We are committed to making a difference for our patients and staff.

Northwest Arkansas is an amazing location to live as the region continues to develop. If you have not visited NWA, it is a must-see area with beautiful views, lakes, hiking and bike trails. Our climate is mild in comparison with northern states and briefly experience all four seasons. Come see what we have to offer you at Highlands Oncology.

Job Summary: Collaborates with the Highlands Oncology Leadership to ensure high quality and safe interpretation, delivery, operation, and monitoring of radiation safety policies, procedures, standards, and equipment for Radiation Oncology Services. Responsible for ensuring delivery of high-quality radiation therapy while providing staff with the proper education and training and oversight to minimize radiation exposure. Implements and abides by Customer Service Standards.

Supports and implements patient safety and other safety practices as appropriate.

Job

Duties / Responsibilities:

• Calibration of dose meters (including dosimetric inter‑comparisons for QA) and radiation equipment (accelerator monitor unit calibration)
• Beam data acquisition for treatment planning.
• Preparation of data for treatment planning systems.
• Development/improvement of dose measurement systems and protocols and software for dosimetry purposes (including spreadsheets and databases).
• Ensures compliance with Federal, State, and organizational regulations for radiation safety.
• Participates in development of organizational Performance Improvement activities, policies and procedures, standards of practice to meet required regulatory requirements.
• Assists in Acceptance testing and commissioning of new machines and acceptance testing and re‑commissioning after major maintenance.
• Work closely with research staff on studies requiring radiation oncology participation.
• Performs individual treatment planning, dosimetry calculations, and treatment planning reviews (physics component).
• Provides physics consultation to all radiation oncology personnel and radiation oncologist concerning aspects of patient care and treatment.
• Ensure routine verification of department treatment planning system.
• Collaborate with information services department, provide software management of department planning system.
• Assists in the planning and shielding calculations for new radiation facilities and programs.
• In collaboration with the department director and Physics Director, responsible for clinical education, training, and competency evaluations for medical physics, dosimetry, and therapy staff.
• Responsible for development, maintenance, education, and implementation of departmental policies/procedures related to medical physics, dosimetry, and radiation safety.
• Member of the Radiation Safety Committee.
• Assists in development and maintenance of schedules that assure adequate coverage of medical physics and dosimetry.
• Oversee the Physics schedule and assist with staffing needs including evaluations, interviews, hiring process, and disciplinary as needed.

Required Skills/Abilities:

• Ability to work independently.
• Detailed and organized.
• This position has access to confidential information concerning patients and requires dependability, good judgment, and a high degree of professionalism.

Certifications/Licenses/Education or Experience in a related field:

• M.S. or PhD (preferred) in Medical Physics, or a closely related field, required.
• Strong Brachytherapy background highly desirable.
• Minimum of 4 years clinical physics experience in a program of comparable size with computerized treatment planning and comparable computerized simulator/accelerator required.
• Computer system administration experience with patient record and verify database applications preferred.
• Experience with High Dose Rate (HDR) and Stereotactic Radiosurgery (SRS) programs preferred.
• Certification in Radiation Oncology Physics by the American Board of Radiology (A ) or other alternative certifying body.
• Must apply for and maintain relevant State licensing and/or registration as required for working as a medical physicist at the clinical site and to do so in a timely manner.

Physical Requirements:

• Sitting for prolonged periods of time at a desk.
• Computer use that requires visual acuity, typing, use of mouse/keyboard, and staring at a screen for extended periods of time.
• Occasionally lifting objects of up to 25 pounds such as files, office supplies,…