Physicist

Physicist

Westchester Medical Center Health Network

Job Summary

The Medical Physicist at WMCHealth provides all aspects of Medical Physics support to Radiation Therapy as a scientific and technical expert for the department. The physicist assures safe, effective, and accurate delivery of radiation to achieve desirable therapeutic results as prescribed by the Radiation Oncologist, applying AAPM, ASTRO, and ACR recommendations. They must produce clear, appropriate documentation and communication to ensure high‑quality patient care. This position maintains all applicable regulatory compliance and participates as needed in radiation safety efforts for the department and the Health System. The physicist participates in continuing education to stay abreast of progressive quality control methods, patient treatment techniques, and department management techniques. This position does not directly manage any other caregivers.

Responsibilities

• Provide all medical physics services and related functions for Radiation Therapy services.
• Maintain the technical quality, calibration, and accuracy of radiation treatment equipment and hardware, including but not limited to all linear accelerators, on‑board imaging systems, CT simulators, HDR brachytherapy, and all supporting quality‑assurance equipment.
• Research methods and techniques which enhance the precision and outcomes of radiation treatments.
• Develop education plans and disseminate this information to caregivers.
• Provide education to medical students, residents, and fellows who rotate through the Department.
• Provide specific patient services such as special physics consultations, special dosimetry consultations, and computerized treatment planning as needed.
• Support departmental development initiatives such as participation in clinical trials and student education opportunities.
• Assist in patient‑care procedures as requested by the Radiation Oncologists.
• Submit timely and accurate physics charges and assist as needed in facilitating both internal and external billing inquiries.
• Maintain familiarity with job‑relevant CMS guidance.
• Perform routine activities including machine calibrations, equipment QA, treatment planning, dosimetry measurements and calculations, brachytherapy, and radiation safety.
• Maintain proper records and correspondence pertaining to quality control and quality assurance, calibration, radiation safety, and compliance with State and Federal regulations and standards of accrediting bodies.
• Provide appropriate oversight as custodian of radioactive materials in Radiation Oncology.
• Serve as a member of or provide reports to the Radiation Safety Committee as necessary.
• Assist with maintenance of Department accreditation.
• Identify new projects, and with supervisor approval carry them out to completion.
• Actively support and participate in the research activities of the Department.

Qualifications & Requirements

• At least three years of clinical radiation oncology physics working experience.
• M.S. or Ph.D. in physics, medical physics, or a related field. If holding a Ph.D. in basic physics or a related field, completion of a postdoctoral fellowship/traineeship in medical physics or graduation from an accredited program conferring an M.S. in medical physics is required.
• New York State Medical Physics License or Limited Permit from the Department of Education. If hired with a Limited Permit, the license must be obtained within two years of hire.

Seniority Level

Mid‑Senior level

Employment Type

Full‑time

Job Function

Research, Analyst, and Information Technology

Industry

Hospitals and Health Care