Summit Health
Physicist - Per Diem - Radiation Oncology
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About Our Company:
We’re a physician‑led, patient‑centric network committed to simplifying health care and bringing a more connected kind of care. Our primary, multispecialty, and urgent‑care providers serve millions of patients in traditional practices, patients’ homes and virtually through VillageMD and our operating companies Village Medical, Village Medical at Home, Summit Health, CityMD, and Starling Physicians. When you join our team, you become part of a compassionate community of people who work hard every day to make health care better for all. We are innovating value‑based care and leveraging integrated applications, population insights and staffing expertise to ensure all patients have access to high‑quality, connected care services that provide better outcomes at a reduced total cost of care.
Job Description Department:
Radiation Oncology
Location:
Onsite - Berkeley Heights, Florham Park and Clifton, NJ
Schedule:
Per Diem
Job Functions
Acceptance/Commissioning of radiation therapy machines/software/equipment
Continuous quality assurance and dosimetry calibration of various equipment, external beam radiation, brachytherapy, CT simulator and Treatment Planning System
External beam treatment planning (3D, IMRT, VMAT, SBRT and SRS) using Varian treatment planning system
HDR Brachytherapy planning and treatment
Physics support for SBRT, SRS, HDR and 4DCT
Performs and evaluates patient related dosimetric measurements
Implementation of state and federal regulations
Active participation in quality assurance programs
Accessibility to RTT and dosimetry staff for set up and delivery advice
Close interaction with SMG and IT staff
Close interaction with Varian for Truebeam maintenance and troubleshooting
Assistance to other health care professionals in optimizing the balance between the beneficial and deleterious effects of radiation
Compliance with applicable federal and state regulations
Active participation in software and/or hardware consideration and/or purchase
Develop and/or improve electronic and/or paper charting of all special procedures
Participate actively in the periodic recurring departmental accreditation process with national oversight body (APEX, ACR or ACRO)
Frequent collaboration with all clinical staff in SMG Department of Radiation Oncology
Protection of the patient and others from potentially harmful or excessive radiation
Measurement and characterization of radiation
Participate in the establishment of protocols to ensure safe, timely and accurate patient treatment planning and delivery
Conduct radiation safety education courses as required for all departmental staff
Performance of radiation exposure monitoring program within the department
Active participation in department’s clinical quality assurance endeavors
Physical Job Requirements
Pushing and pulling, taking frequency and weight into consideration
Physical strength to lift heavy objects, carts, or items, taking frequency and weight into consideration
Physical mobility, which includes movement from place to place on the job, taking distance and speed into account
Physical agility, which includes ability to maneuver body while in place
Dexterity of hands and fingers
Balance maintained during climbing, bending and/or reaching
Endurance (continuous typing, prolonged standing/bending, walking)
Education, Certification, Computer And Training Requirements
Certification in the specific subfield(s) of medical physics with its associated medical health physics aspects by an appropriate national certifying body and abides by the certifying body's requirements for continuing education
Ph.D./MS in physics, medical physics, radiological physics, medical health physics, or equivalent disciplines from an accredited college or university
One year of clinical experience in a Radiation Oncology department
Proficiency in following modalities:
External beam planning, including 2D, 3D, IMRT, gating
Specialized EBRT to include SBRT and/or SRS
High dose rate brachytherapy
Radionuclide handling and/or therapy
BC/BE with certification by either:
The American Board of Radiology
The American Board of Medical Physics
Travel
Ability to commute to satellite offices as needed
Compensation Per Diem Rate:
$140/hour
Pay Range:
$104.47 – $130.63 hourly
The provided compensation range is based on industry standards and salary determinations will be made based on numerous factors including but not limited to years of experience and location of position.
About Our Commitment Our team members are essential to our mission to reshape healthcare through the power of connection. VillageMD highly values the critical role that health and wellness play in the lives of our team members and their families. Participation in VillageMD’s benefit platform includes Medical, Dental, Life, Disability, Vision, FSA coverages and a 401k savings plan.
Equal Opportunity Employer Our Company provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to, and does not discriminate on the basis of, race, color, religion, creed, gender/sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression (including transgender status), national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, pregnancy, military status, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, and local laws.
Safety Disclaimer Our Company cares about the safety of our employees and applicants. Our Company does not use chat rooms for job searches or communications. Our Company will never request personal information via informal chat platforms or unsecure email. Our Company will never ask for money or an exchange of money, banking or other personal information prior to the in‑person interview. Be aware of potential scams while job seeking. Interviews are conducted at select Our Company locations during regular business hours only. For information on job scams, visit https://www.consumer.ftc.gov/JobScams or file a complaint at https://www.ftccomplaintassistant.gov/.
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About Our Company:
We’re a physician‑led, patient‑centric network committed to simplifying health care and bringing a more connected kind of care. Our primary, multispecialty, and urgent‑care providers serve millions of patients in traditional practices, patients’ homes and virtually through VillageMD and our operating companies Village Medical, Village Medical at Home, Summit Health, CityMD, and Starling Physicians. When you join our team, you become part of a compassionate community of people who work hard every day to make health care better for all. We are innovating value‑based care and leveraging integrated applications, population insights and staffing expertise to ensure all patients have access to high‑quality, connected care services that provide better outcomes at a reduced total cost of care.
Job Description Department:
Radiation Oncology
Location:
Onsite - Berkeley Heights, Florham Park and Clifton, NJ
Schedule:
Per Diem
Job Functions
Acceptance/Commissioning of radiation therapy machines/software/equipment
Continuous quality assurance and dosimetry calibration of various equipment, external beam radiation, brachytherapy, CT simulator and Treatment Planning System
External beam treatment planning (3D, IMRT, VMAT, SBRT and SRS) using Varian treatment planning system
HDR Brachytherapy planning and treatment
Physics support for SBRT, SRS, HDR and 4DCT
Performs and evaluates patient related dosimetric measurements
Implementation of state and federal regulations
Active participation in quality assurance programs
Accessibility to RTT and dosimetry staff for set up and delivery advice
Close interaction with SMG and IT staff
Close interaction with Varian for Truebeam maintenance and troubleshooting
Assistance to other health care professionals in optimizing the balance between the beneficial and deleterious effects of radiation
Compliance with applicable federal and state regulations
Active participation in software and/or hardware consideration and/or purchase
Develop and/or improve electronic and/or paper charting of all special procedures
Participate actively in the periodic recurring departmental accreditation process with national oversight body (APEX, ACR or ACRO)
Frequent collaboration with all clinical staff in SMG Department of Radiation Oncology
Protection of the patient and others from potentially harmful or excessive radiation
Measurement and characterization of radiation
Participate in the establishment of protocols to ensure safe, timely and accurate patient treatment planning and delivery
Conduct radiation safety education courses as required for all departmental staff
Performance of radiation exposure monitoring program within the department
Active participation in department’s clinical quality assurance endeavors
Physical Job Requirements
Pushing and pulling, taking frequency and weight into consideration
Physical strength to lift heavy objects, carts, or items, taking frequency and weight into consideration
Physical mobility, which includes movement from place to place on the job, taking distance and speed into account
Physical agility, which includes ability to maneuver body while in place
Dexterity of hands and fingers
Balance maintained during climbing, bending and/or reaching
Endurance (continuous typing, prolonged standing/bending, walking)
Education, Certification, Computer And Training Requirements
Certification in the specific subfield(s) of medical physics with its associated medical health physics aspects by an appropriate national certifying body and abides by the certifying body's requirements for continuing education
Ph.D./MS in physics, medical physics, radiological physics, medical health physics, or equivalent disciplines from an accredited college or university
One year of clinical experience in a Radiation Oncology department
Proficiency in following modalities:
External beam planning, including 2D, 3D, IMRT, gating
Specialized EBRT to include SBRT and/or SRS
High dose rate brachytherapy
Radionuclide handling and/or therapy
BC/BE with certification by either:
The American Board of Radiology
The American Board of Medical Physics
Travel
Ability to commute to satellite offices as needed
Compensation Per Diem Rate:
$140/hour
Pay Range:
$104.47 – $130.63 hourly
The provided compensation range is based on industry standards and salary determinations will be made based on numerous factors including but not limited to years of experience and location of position.
About Our Commitment Our team members are essential to our mission to reshape healthcare through the power of connection. VillageMD highly values the critical role that health and wellness play in the lives of our team members and their families. Participation in VillageMD’s benefit platform includes Medical, Dental, Life, Disability, Vision, FSA coverages and a 401k savings plan.
Equal Opportunity Employer Our Company provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to, and does not discriminate on the basis of, race, color, religion, creed, gender/sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression (including transgender status), national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, pregnancy, military status, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, and local laws.
Safety Disclaimer Our Company cares about the safety of our employees and applicants. Our Company does not use chat rooms for job searches or communications. Our Company will never request personal information via informal chat platforms or unsecure email. Our Company will never ask for money or an exchange of money, banking or other personal information prior to the in‑person interview. Be aware of potential scams while job seeking. Interviews are conducted at select Our Company locations during regular business hours only. For information on job scams, visit https://www.consumer.ftc.gov/JobScams or file a complaint at https://www.ftccomplaintassistant.gov/.
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