Lead Medical Physicist
Hybrid · Johnstown, Pennsylvania, United States
Job Summary
Lead Medical Physicist responsibilities include providing all aspects of clinical medical physics services in Radiation Oncology, including regular quality assurance testing of radiotherapy equipment, dosimetric calibration of radiation therapy equipment, maintaining compliance with PA radiation safety and licensing regulations, and providing routine clinical support. The role includes implementation of 4DCT and gated radiation therapy, and works within the UPMC Medical Physics Division network to scale advanced techniques for high-quality patient care close to home. Relocation bonus is offered. Role may involve 1-2 days from home but requires living within commuting distance of Johnstown, PA. The department uses Varian 23EX linear accelerators with on-board kV imaging, cone-beam CT and gated Rapid Arc delivery; treatment planning and documentation are done with Varian Eclipse TPS and ARIA EMR. The UPMC Hillman Cancer Center network includes 60+ locations across PA, OH, MD, NY, with a national leadership position in radiation oncology care. The community is situated two hours from Pittsburgh, with access to academic institutions and cultural amenities.
Required Qualifications
- Degree in Physics or Medical Physics
- ABR/ABMP Certification in Therapeutic Radiological Physics or Therapy Medical Physics is preferred but not required
- Must meet qualified expert criteria defined by the Nuclear Regulatory Commission and/or Pennsylvania State regulatory agency
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