West Physics
Radiation Therapy Medical Physicist at West Physics
Location:
Atlanta, GA and surrounding metro areas
Salary:
$190,000 - $220,000 per year (Based on training and experience)
Hours:
Full-time / full benefits
Description of position West Physics has an immediate opening for a Radiation Therapy Medical Physicist based in the Atlanta, GA metropolitan area. This position requires a solid clinical background in therapy medical physics, a strong interest and aptitude for learning, and a can‑do attitude with an excellent work ethic. The successful candidate should possess strong leadership, communication, and management skills. This position is best suited for someone with excellent interpersonal skills, outstanding written and verbal communication skills, the ability to work independently as well as on a project team, and strong technical proficiency. The ability to exercise a high degree of responsibility and autonomy (once trained) is integral to this position. This position may require occasional travel. This position offers substantial opportunities for professional growth and development; as such, the candidate must be seeking long‑term employment. Geographic flexibility (without changing employers!) is an option at West Physics. After three years of high‑performance service in North Georgia, the candidate may be eligible for additional nationwide placement opportunities should other locations accommodate their long‑term needs.
Primary Responsibilities
Calibration of treatment delivery, treatment planning and treatment simulation equipment
Provide technical oversight to the clinical process including treatment delivery, treatment planning and simulation
Integrate into various practice settings and locations including small community hospitals to large medical facilities
Ability to adapt to varying designs and manufacturers of radiation therapy technologies
Perform daily, weekly, monthly and quarterly routine checks on all radiation treatment machines as well as supervision of the quality assurance program of all department equipment
Occasionally assist in simulations, image‑guided planning and data management
Use data from CT, MRI, PET‑CT and simulations to develop high‑quality treatment plans
Ensure the accuracy of treatment plans and documentation for various therapies, including: Linac, LDR and HDR Brachytherapy, IMRT, VMAT, SBRT, Respiratory‑gated treatments and SRS
Perform and supervise patient specific quality assurance
Perform dosimetry review, worker and patient dose estimates, fetal dose estimates, and conduct dose investigations and ALARA reviews. Assist in developing treatment planning protocols and delivery methods
Perform and analyze beam data measurements for radiation treatment machines
Verify input of beam data into the treatment planning system and support safe and effective treatment delivery
Conduct post‑maintenance quality assurance for treatment machines in accordance with SOPs and regulatory requirements
Perform chart checks including prescription use, dose delivery and treatment course completion
Occasionally participate in weekly chart rounds, CQI meetings, and other required team discussions
Assist RSO with executing Radiation Safety Program protocols
Ensure compliance with all radiation safety standards and licensing regulations
Assist with annual calibration of radiation therapy delivery equipment
Provide general medical physics support assisting in the simulation, planning and delivery processes
Applicant must have a valid U.S. Driver's License
Applicant must be authorized to work in the U.S
Prerequisites
Minimum Master’s degree in Medical Physics or a physics‑related discipline
Completion of a CAMPEP‑accredited residency program
Board certified (or eligibility) by one of the following: American Board of Radiology (ABR) in Therapeutic Radiological Physics or Radiological Physics; American Board of Medical Physics (ABMP) in Radiation Oncology Physics; Canadian College of Physicists in Medicine (CCPM) Licensure
Must maintain accreditation status through required continuous education requirements
Minimum of 2 years of recent documented experience (within the last 7 years) as a Therapeutic Physicist in a hospital setting
At least 1 year of experience (within the last 3 years) providing support for Stereotactic Radiosurgery (SRS) and Stereotactic Body Radiotherapy (SBRT)
Experience with Varian or Elekta Linac equipment
Current Authorized Medical Physicist (AMP) on a radioactive materials license for HDR or immediately eligible (current preceptor within 7 years)
PREFERRED: Current Authorized Medical Physicist (AMP) on a radioactive materials license for seeds (permanent and temporary implants) or immediately eligible (current preceptor within 7 years)
Familiarity with various software providing offline contouring and deformable registration functions
Solid foundation in radiation physics, radiation biology, electronics, and other areas relevant to equipment quality assurance testing
The capability to work independently and to exhibit intellectual flexibility
Candidate must be willing and open to be trained on new opportunities and activities to enhance their technical skill set
Experience with Microsoft Office Suite, including Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Excel
Applicant must be authorized to work in the U.S.
PREFERRED: Listed as an Authorized Medical Physicist on a Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) or agreement state license within the last 7 years.
PREFERRED: Brachytherapy experience.
PREFERRED: High‑level interpersonal skills, including the ability to make presentations to large groups.
Other related duties as needed.
Benefits
Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Short‑Term Disability insurance
Generous vacation/sick time policy
401(k) with company matching
8 paid holidays
Flexible Spending Account – Medical and Dependent Care
Continuing Education: Company‑paid maintenance for state/or national‑level certifications & credentials
Relocation Assistance
Generous meal per‑diem, travel reimbursements & hotel accommodations for qualifying work travel
State‑of‑the‑art test equipment, phantoms, and computational resources, as well as best‑in‑class software, with in‑house IT support to ensure everything stays running smoothly
About West Physics West Physics is a nationwide provider of medical and health physics services. WP takes pride in offering the highest level of expertise, flexibility, and commitment to thousands of customers in 50 U.S. States, federal territories, the Caribbean, Latin America, and the Middle East. WP is headquartered in Atlanta, GA, and with the addition of numerous field office locations across the U.S., we can ensure a high level of customer service to our domestic and international clientele. Among our clientele are many major medical centers, equipment manufacturers, and accreditation bodies. We specialize in providing expert radiation safety, consulting, and testing services and addressing complex technical and regulatory problems for clients around the world. WP maintains the very finest test equipment and computational and administrative resources to serve and support our technical staff.
Mission Statement To be the pre‑eminent provider of medical and health physics services by delivering outstanding, relentlessly improving customer service and technical expertise, and in so doing, to improve the happiness of our customers and the quality of medical diagnosis and radiation safety for as many human beings as possible.
Equal Opportunity Employer Veterans/Disabled West Physics is committed to the highest standards of ethics in everything that we do. We believe strongly that our customers are entitled to fair treatment and absolute honesty in every transaction. Therefore, we are a proud member of the U.S. Better Business Bureau and have earned their highest possible ranking (A+).
Contact Interested candidates should submit their resumes to mark.broomfield@westphysics.com
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Atlanta, GA and surrounding metro areas
Salary:
$190,000 - $220,000 per year (Based on training and experience)
Hours:
Full-time / full benefits
Description of position West Physics has an immediate opening for a Radiation Therapy Medical Physicist based in the Atlanta, GA metropolitan area. This position requires a solid clinical background in therapy medical physics, a strong interest and aptitude for learning, and a can‑do attitude with an excellent work ethic. The successful candidate should possess strong leadership, communication, and management skills. This position is best suited for someone with excellent interpersonal skills, outstanding written and verbal communication skills, the ability to work independently as well as on a project team, and strong technical proficiency. The ability to exercise a high degree of responsibility and autonomy (once trained) is integral to this position. This position may require occasional travel. This position offers substantial opportunities for professional growth and development; as such, the candidate must be seeking long‑term employment. Geographic flexibility (without changing employers!) is an option at West Physics. After three years of high‑performance service in North Georgia, the candidate may be eligible for additional nationwide placement opportunities should other locations accommodate their long‑term needs.
Primary Responsibilities
Calibration of treatment delivery, treatment planning and treatment simulation equipment
Provide technical oversight to the clinical process including treatment delivery, treatment planning and simulation
Integrate into various practice settings and locations including small community hospitals to large medical facilities
Ability to adapt to varying designs and manufacturers of radiation therapy technologies
Perform daily, weekly, monthly and quarterly routine checks on all radiation treatment machines as well as supervision of the quality assurance program of all department equipment
Occasionally assist in simulations, image‑guided planning and data management
Use data from CT, MRI, PET‑CT and simulations to develop high‑quality treatment plans
Ensure the accuracy of treatment plans and documentation for various therapies, including: Linac, LDR and HDR Brachytherapy, IMRT, VMAT, SBRT, Respiratory‑gated treatments and SRS
Perform and supervise patient specific quality assurance
Perform dosimetry review, worker and patient dose estimates, fetal dose estimates, and conduct dose investigations and ALARA reviews. Assist in developing treatment planning protocols and delivery methods
Perform and analyze beam data measurements for radiation treatment machines
Verify input of beam data into the treatment planning system and support safe and effective treatment delivery
Conduct post‑maintenance quality assurance for treatment machines in accordance with SOPs and regulatory requirements
Perform chart checks including prescription use, dose delivery and treatment course completion
Occasionally participate in weekly chart rounds, CQI meetings, and other required team discussions
Assist RSO with executing Radiation Safety Program protocols
Ensure compliance with all radiation safety standards and licensing regulations
Assist with annual calibration of radiation therapy delivery equipment
Provide general medical physics support assisting in the simulation, planning and delivery processes
Applicant must have a valid U.S. Driver's License
Applicant must be authorized to work in the U.S
Prerequisites
Minimum Master’s degree in Medical Physics or a physics‑related discipline
Completion of a CAMPEP‑accredited residency program
Board certified (or eligibility) by one of the following: American Board of Radiology (ABR) in Therapeutic Radiological Physics or Radiological Physics; American Board of Medical Physics (ABMP) in Radiation Oncology Physics; Canadian College of Physicists in Medicine (CCPM) Licensure
Must maintain accreditation status through required continuous education requirements
Minimum of 2 years of recent documented experience (within the last 7 years) as a Therapeutic Physicist in a hospital setting
At least 1 year of experience (within the last 3 years) providing support for Stereotactic Radiosurgery (SRS) and Stereotactic Body Radiotherapy (SBRT)
Experience with Varian or Elekta Linac equipment
Current Authorized Medical Physicist (AMP) on a radioactive materials license for HDR or immediately eligible (current preceptor within 7 years)
PREFERRED: Current Authorized Medical Physicist (AMP) on a radioactive materials license for seeds (permanent and temporary implants) or immediately eligible (current preceptor within 7 years)
Familiarity with various software providing offline contouring and deformable registration functions
Solid foundation in radiation physics, radiation biology, electronics, and other areas relevant to equipment quality assurance testing
The capability to work independently and to exhibit intellectual flexibility
Candidate must be willing and open to be trained on new opportunities and activities to enhance their technical skill set
Experience with Microsoft Office Suite, including Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Excel
Applicant must be authorized to work in the U.S.
PREFERRED: Listed as an Authorized Medical Physicist on a Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) or agreement state license within the last 7 years.
PREFERRED: Brachytherapy experience.
PREFERRED: High‑level interpersonal skills, including the ability to make presentations to large groups.
Other related duties as needed.
Benefits
Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Short‑Term Disability insurance
Generous vacation/sick time policy
401(k) with company matching
8 paid holidays
Flexible Spending Account – Medical and Dependent Care
Continuing Education: Company‑paid maintenance for state/or national‑level certifications & credentials
Relocation Assistance
Generous meal per‑diem, travel reimbursements & hotel accommodations for qualifying work travel
State‑of‑the‑art test equipment, phantoms, and computational resources, as well as best‑in‑class software, with in‑house IT support to ensure everything stays running smoothly
About West Physics West Physics is a nationwide provider of medical and health physics services. WP takes pride in offering the highest level of expertise, flexibility, and commitment to thousands of customers in 50 U.S. States, federal territories, the Caribbean, Latin America, and the Middle East. WP is headquartered in Atlanta, GA, and with the addition of numerous field office locations across the U.S., we can ensure a high level of customer service to our domestic and international clientele. Among our clientele are many major medical centers, equipment manufacturers, and accreditation bodies. We specialize in providing expert radiation safety, consulting, and testing services and addressing complex technical and regulatory problems for clients around the world. WP maintains the very finest test equipment and computational and administrative resources to serve and support our technical staff.
Mission Statement To be the pre‑eminent provider of medical and health physics services by delivering outstanding, relentlessly improving customer service and technical expertise, and in so doing, to improve the happiness of our customers and the quality of medical diagnosis and radiation safety for as many human beings as possible.
Equal Opportunity Employer Veterans/Disabled West Physics is committed to the highest standards of ethics in everything that we do. We believe strongly that our customers are entitled to fair treatment and absolute honesty in every transaction. Therefore, we are a proud member of the U.S. Better Business Bureau and have earned their highest possible ranking (A+).
Contact Interested candidates should submit their resumes to mark.broomfield@westphysics.com
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