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Job Opportunity: Medical Physicist (Certified, Non-Certified, or Junior) Location: Columbia, Missouri (On-Site) Reports To: Chief Physicist Organization: Missouri Cancer Associates (MCA) About Us
Missouri Cancer Associates (MCA) is Mid-Missouri’s only community-based cancer clinic, delivering world-class care for over 43 years. MCA has grown into a multi-specialty practice offering Medical Oncology, Hematology, Radiation Oncology, and Urology services. We proudly serve 105 of Missouri’s 114 counties through 12 locations, including Columbia, Kirksville, Lake of the Ozarks, Jefferson City, Macon, Marshall, Mexico, Moberly, Hannibal, and Sedalia. Columbia is a centrally located city in Missouri, home to the University of Missouri. It offers a range of family-friendly activities, great schools, shopping, and more. Why Join MCA?
Affiliation with The US Oncology Network, the largest network of community-based cancer centers in the United States. Culture of ownership and employee engagement Appreciation events, company parties, and engagement committees Community involvement (e.g., Gurucharri Foundation) Benefits
Medical, dental, and vision insurance 401(k) retirement plan Group Life & Voluntary Life Insurance Short Term & Long Term Disability Flexible Spending Account (FSA) Health Spending Account (HSA) Paid time off and holidays Continuing education and certification support Employee assistance programs Wellness resources and engagement activities Clinic Information
Missouri Cancer Associates is an ACR-accredited site with high standards. Position based in Columbia, Missouri. Team includes 4 radiation oncologists, 3 dosimetrists, a chief physicist, and will add a staff physicist. Equipment: Varian True Beam, Elekta HDR, CT, PET-CT. Aria and Eclipse systems. Reports to the Chief Physicist. Responsibilities
Determine the need for, specify, and access dosimetric and treatment planning equipment and measurement instruments used to calibrate treatment equipment and monitoring devices, including ionization chambers, diodes, film densitometry systems, and related systems. Participate in the specification, selection, and acceptance of radiation-producing machines, accessories, and treatment-planning systems. Supervise maintenance arrangements for radiation treatment equipment. Periodically evaluate equipment for utility, reliability, and obsolescence; advise on replacement. Design and implement quality management aspects involving external beam radiotherapy equipment and approve procedures followed by staff. Advise physicians and develop protocols for monitor unit calculations; ensure calculations align with prescriptions. Participate in chart rounds to ensure prescription fulfillment and review dose/patient setup changes. Maintain documentation for treatment plans, QA, and calibration; participate in training of new staff and students. Conduct HDR and LDR brachytherapy procedures as needed; mentor junior physicists; familiarity with record-and-verify systems (Varis, IMPAC). Direct the radiation oncology physics program, including supervision of medical dosimetrists and other physics staff. All aspects of radiation oncology activities, including clinical physics, support, treatment planning, brachytherapy, and advanced procedures, must adhere to policies, AAPM protocols, and regulatory requirements. Qualifications
We are seeking a Medical Physicist to join our radiation oncology team in Columbia, Missouri. This is an on-site position open to board-certified physicist, non-certified physicist, or a junior physicist who is board eligible. Minimum requirement: MS degree in medical physics. Required Skills
Excellent written and verbal communication skills Positive team player Knowledge of state and professional regulations Initiative and ownership of daily tasks and projects Detail-oriented, thorough, and organized Problem-solving ability with viable solutions Physical Demands
The physical demands described are representative of those required to perform the essential functions. Reasonable accommodation may be made for disabilities. Must be able to use treatment-planning software and endure standing for long periods; lift up to 40 pounds; good visual acuity for isodose displays. Must be able to align treatment fields and monitor patients during therapy. Seniority level
Entry level Employment type
Full-time Job function
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Job Opportunity: Medical Physicist (Certified, Non-Certified, or Junior) Location: Columbia, Missouri (On-Site) Reports To: Chief Physicist Organization: Missouri Cancer Associates (MCA) About Us
Missouri Cancer Associates (MCA) is Mid-Missouri’s only community-based cancer clinic, delivering world-class care for over 43 years. MCA has grown into a multi-specialty practice offering Medical Oncology, Hematology, Radiation Oncology, and Urology services. We proudly serve 105 of Missouri’s 114 counties through 12 locations, including Columbia, Kirksville, Lake of the Ozarks, Jefferson City, Macon, Marshall, Mexico, Moberly, Hannibal, and Sedalia. Columbia is a centrally located city in Missouri, home to the University of Missouri. It offers a range of family-friendly activities, great schools, shopping, and more. Why Join MCA?
Affiliation with The US Oncology Network, the largest network of community-based cancer centers in the United States. Culture of ownership and employee engagement Appreciation events, company parties, and engagement committees Community involvement (e.g., Gurucharri Foundation) Benefits
Medical, dental, and vision insurance 401(k) retirement plan Group Life & Voluntary Life Insurance Short Term & Long Term Disability Flexible Spending Account (FSA) Health Spending Account (HSA) Paid time off and holidays Continuing education and certification support Employee assistance programs Wellness resources and engagement activities Clinic Information
Missouri Cancer Associates is an ACR-accredited site with high standards. Position based in Columbia, Missouri. Team includes 4 radiation oncologists, 3 dosimetrists, a chief physicist, and will add a staff physicist. Equipment: Varian True Beam, Elekta HDR, CT, PET-CT. Aria and Eclipse systems. Reports to the Chief Physicist. Responsibilities
Determine the need for, specify, and access dosimetric and treatment planning equipment and measurement instruments used to calibrate treatment equipment and monitoring devices, including ionization chambers, diodes, film densitometry systems, and related systems. Participate in the specification, selection, and acceptance of radiation-producing machines, accessories, and treatment-planning systems. Supervise maintenance arrangements for radiation treatment equipment. Periodically evaluate equipment for utility, reliability, and obsolescence; advise on replacement. Design and implement quality management aspects involving external beam radiotherapy equipment and approve procedures followed by staff. Advise physicians and develop protocols for monitor unit calculations; ensure calculations align with prescriptions. Participate in chart rounds to ensure prescription fulfillment and review dose/patient setup changes. Maintain documentation for treatment plans, QA, and calibration; participate in training of new staff and students. Conduct HDR and LDR brachytherapy procedures as needed; mentor junior physicists; familiarity with record-and-verify systems (Varis, IMPAC). Direct the radiation oncology physics program, including supervision of medical dosimetrists and other physics staff. All aspects of radiation oncology activities, including clinical physics, support, treatment planning, brachytherapy, and advanced procedures, must adhere to policies, AAPM protocols, and regulatory requirements. Qualifications
We are seeking a Medical Physicist to join our radiation oncology team in Columbia, Missouri. This is an on-site position open to board-certified physicist, non-certified physicist, or a junior physicist who is board eligible. Minimum requirement: MS degree in medical physics. Required Skills
Excellent written and verbal communication skills Positive team player Knowledge of state and professional regulations Initiative and ownership of daily tasks and projects Detail-oriented, thorough, and organized Problem-solving ability with viable solutions Physical Demands
The physical demands described are representative of those required to perform the essential functions. Reasonable accommodation may be made for disabilities. Must be able to use treatment-planning software and endure standing for long periods; lift up to 40 pounds; good visual acuity for isodose displays. Must be able to align treatment fields and monitor patients during therapy. Seniority level
Entry level Employment type
Full-time Job function
Research, Analyst, and Information Technology Industries
Hospitals and Health Care
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