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Chief Medical Physicist (Radiation Oncology)

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Position Overview We are seeking an accomplished and visionary Chief Physicist to provide administrative and clinical oversight of physics and dosimetry services across a multi-site cancer center network. Reporting under the operational direction of Radiation Oncology Directors/Hospital Administration and programmatic guidance of the System Radiation Oncology Medical Director, this leader will be responsible for staffing, training, standardization, QA, technology evaluation, and collaboration with academic/research partners.

The Chief Physicist will play a pivotal role in shaping protocols, ensuring compliance, advancing radiation oncology innovation, and mentoring the next of physicists and dosimetrists.

Key Responsibilities Leadership & Administration

Develop and deploy

standard operating procedures, QA programs, and protocols

for physics and dosimetry services across the metro cancer centers.

Oversee staffing, cross-training, and competency development for physicists and dosimetrists.

Lead peer review, training, and performance improvement initiatives.

Clinical & Technical Oversight

Evaluate, commission, and implement

new technology

for radiation oncology services.

Support IT integration of

Aria/Eclipse/Epic platforms

for optimized clinical workflows.

Coordinate support for complex procedures including

IORT, TBI, CyberKnife , and advanced stereotactic treatments.

Provide physics expertise for radiation safety programs in collaboration with the System Radiation Safety Officer.

Collaboration & Research

Partner with the System Medical Director and oncologists to design

evidence-based treatment protocols .

Support

clinical trials

and

research initiatives

via the Cancer Center Clinical Trials Committee.

Develop and expand collaborations with

Vanderbilt-Ingram Cancer Center (VICC) , including peer review programs, training, standardized protocols, and programs.

Participate in Graduate Medical Education (GME) initiatives for radiology education in radiation oncology.

Strategic Development

Lead long-term planning for

system-wide physics and dosimetry initiatives .

Ensure all services align with regulatory standards (state, federal, accrediting agencies).

Required Qualifications Education & Certification

Master’s Degree in Medical Physics (PhD ).

ABR or ACMP certification required.

BLS certification within 14 days of hire.

Experience

Minimum

5 years of progressive experience

in hospital-based radiation oncology.

Prior experience as a

Chief Physicist or senior leadership in medical physics .

Skills

Advanced computer literacy.

Strong leadership, team-building, and communication skills.

Detail-oriented with proven ability to manage multi-site clinical programs.

Employment Details

Job Type:

Full-time, Exempt

Exceptional Benefits Package

Competitive executive-level salary

Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance

Retirement plan with employer contribution

Paid time off, CME allowance, and professional development support

Relocation assistance (as applicable)

Work Location In person

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