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Baylor Scott & White Health

Therapeutic Medical Physicist, Ph.D.

Baylor Scott & White Health, Waco, Texas, United States, 76796

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Overview Therapeutic Medical Physicist, Ph.D.

The Division of Medical Physics at Baylor Scott and White Health, Department of Radiation Oncology is seeking a full time either MS or PhD therapeutic medical physicist in Radiation Therapy to join our team and to support clinical operations in the Baylor Scott and White Medical Center – Waco, Texas. This position will be joining 1 Physicists and 2 Dosimetrist and 2 Physicians.

The successful candidate will be responsible for physics support in the clinic and work with other members of the radiation oncology team to provide highest level of clinical service. Primary responsibility for this position includes, but not limited to.

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

Comprehensive benefits package including health/vision/dental insurance

403(b) plans, Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA), Health Savings Account, and Life Insurance

Highly competitive compensation package

Working with highly knowledgeable colleagues

Opportunities for growth and learning

Qualifications 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.

As a health care system committed to improving the health of those we serve, we are asking our employees to model the same behaviours that we promote to our patients. As of January 1, 2012, Baylor Scott & White Health no longer hires individuals who use nicotine products. We are an equal opportunity employer committed to ensuring a diverse workforce. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Contact Contact Magdalena.Catala@BSWHealth.org to explore further.

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