Medical Physicist, Proton Therapy, FT, 08A-4:30P

Under the direction of the Director of Medical Physics and in support of the Senior Medical Physicists, responsible for the design optimization, technical evaluation, and precise and accurate delivery of radiation plans, and responsible for the safety of patients and staff. Supports and adheres to safety and compliance programs, including OSHA, HIPAA, and the Code of Ethics. Provides continuing physics support to the department of radiation oncology. Assist and provide coverage in areas of instrumentation, equipment calibration, treatment planning, dosimetry, radiation protection, and quality assurance.

Degrees:

• Masters degree is required.

Licenses & Certifications:

• CCPM Clinical Medical Physics Certification (Canada).
• ABMP Medical Health Physics Certification.
• ABR Medical Physics Certification.
• Medical Physicist in Training.
• Therapeutic Radiological Physicist License.

Additional Qualifications:

• Masters Degree, DMP or PhD in medical physics from an accredited College or University.
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in medical radiation physics.
• For non-certified candidates, Board eligibility and completion of certification (ABR, ABMP or CCPM) within three years.
• Must maintain certification and continuing education requirements outlined by the American College of Radiology, and current certification in the field by the American Board of Radiology or the Board of Medical Physics.
• Must obtain and maintain board certification and valid State of Florida license for medical physics as required--either TRP or MPT.
• One or more years of experience in proton therapy given preference.

Minimum Required Experience: 3 Years