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Baylor Scott & White Health

Therapeutic Medical Physicist, Ph.D.

Baylor Scott & White Health, Temple, Texas, us, 76508

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Join the Division of Medical Physics at Baylor Scott and White Health, Department of Radiation Oncology as a

Therapeutic Medical Physicist, Ph.D. The Division is seeking a full-time therapeutic medical physicist in Radiation Therapy to join our team and support clinical operations in the Baylor Scott and White Medical Center – Temple, Texas. This position will be joining 3 PhD-level physicists and 5 MS-level physicists covering 4 clinics in Central Texas: Temple, Killeen, Waco, and College Station. This position will be a clinical position working full-time hybrid remote/on-site at the Temple and Killeen clinics but will be expected to cover other clinics in central Texas if needed. Among the four clinics, there are 5 Varian TrueBeam linear accelerators, 2 Varian Varisource, 1 Elekta Flexitron, and 5 CT simulators. Responsibilities 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. Benefits 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 The successful candidate needs to have demonstrated clinical skills in these areas and has exceptional communication skills (oral and written) and operates independently with good clinical judgement. The successful candidate will directly report to the Director of Medical Physics in Temple, TX. This Position Will Require The Following Minimum Criteria 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 ABR therapeutic medical physics certificate. Belonging Statement We believe that all people should feel welcomed, valued, and supported. Baylor Scott & White Health (BSWH) is the largest not-for-profit health care system in Texas and one of the largest in the United States. With a commitment to and a track record of innovation, collaboration, integrity, and compassion for the patient, BSWH stands to be one of the nation’s exemplary health care organizations. Our mission is to serve all people by providing personalized health and wellness through exemplary care, education, and research as a Christian ministry of healing.

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