Physicist

Overview

Req #:

Category: Perfusionist / Physicist / Dosimetrist

Status: Full-Time

Shift: Day

Facility: Rutgers University Medical Grp

Department: CINJ Radiation Physics

Location: New Brunswick, New Brunswick, NJ 07052

Job Title: Physicist

Pay Range: $ - $ per year

Pay Transparency: The above reflects the anticipated annual salary range for this position if hired to work in New Jersey. The compensation offered will depend on factors including education, skills and professional experience.

An Academic Radiation Physicist ensures the quality of care in the use of radiation–producing sources and imaging equipment, and engages in academic activity by supporting clinical research protocols and participating in teaching activities. Responsibilities of the Radiation Physicist shall be subject to the direction of the Division Chief and the local hospital leadership.

Required

• A Ph.D. or M.S. in medical physics, physics or related fields is required.
• The successful candidate must be board certified/eligible with demonstrated successful clinical experience within an academic medical center.
• Board eligible candidates must be enrolled in or have completed medical physics residency program.
• After residency, 0–10 years of experience with conventional radiotherapy, 3-D and IMRT treatment planning, high and low dose rate brachytherapy; knowledge of Linac operations, knowledge of various special procedures (external beam and brachytherapy); and strong commitment to patient care, education and clinical research are required.

Preferred

• Preference will be given to candidates with clinical experience and CAMPEP accredited residency program completion.
• Strong communication skills and ability to work independently are strongly preferred.

• Primary working location: RWJ New Brunswick, NJ. Role may support other RWJBarnabas Health site facilities as needed (NBI, CMMC, JCMC, HAM, SOM).

• Conduct all aspects of radiation oncology physics responsibilities including, but not limited to, equipment calibration and commissioning, clinical support, quality assurance for equipment and treatment delivery, radiation safety and licensing compliance, treatment planning, dosimetry planning and quality assurance.
• Provide radiation services of the highest standard of professionalism and in accordance with established benchmarks for quality, safety, and efficiency.
• Deliver radiation services at RWJBarnabas Health facilities as listed above.
• Maintain productivity by full participation in Division clinical workload in accordance with established productivity benchmarks set by leadership.
• Participate in the development of clinical protocols and enrollment of patients to clinical trials.
• Participate in teaching activities for medical and physics residents, dosimetrist and therapist students, and provide targeted lectures to attending physicians in your area of expertise; support educational missions of Rutgers Cancer Institute and CAMPEP accredited programs. Teaching may include curriculum/course development and mentoring of students or residents in abstracts, case reports, or reviews.
• Participate in recruitment of faculty, fellows and staff.
• Participation in mandatory meetings required by Rutgers Cancer Institute, hospitals, schools/departments, and regulatory bodies.
• Participate in clinical research.
• Attend to other responsibilities as reasonably assigned by the Chief and/or local hospital leadership.

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities. Duties may change at any time with or without notice.

At RWJBarnabas Health, our market-competitive Total Rewards package provides comprehensive benefits and resources to support employees’ physical, emotional, social, and financial health.

• PTO
• Medical and Prescription Drug Insurance
• Dental and Vision Insurance
• Retirement Plans
• Short & Long Term Disability
• Life & Accidental Death Insurance
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Health Care/Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
• Wellness Programs
• Voluntary Benefits (e.g., Pet Insurance)
• Discounts Through our Partners

RWJBarnabas Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer