Board-Certified Chief Therapeutic Medical Physicist (PhD)

RieLes Group • Baltimore, MD

8h • Onsite

About The Position

RieLes Group is seeking an experienced Board-Certified Chief Therapeutic Medical Physicist to provide on-site support for The Baltimore VA Medical Center in Baltimore, MD. The Baltimore VA Medical Center (VAMC) is part of the VA Maryland Health Care System and serves Veterans across the Baltimore region. Affiliated with the University of Maryland Medical Center and connected to it via a sky bridge, the facility offers a full range of inpatient and outpatient services, including advanced specialties such as oncology, rehabilitation, and mental health care. Notably, it was the first medical center in the world to establish a filmless radiology department, reflecting its commitment to innovation and technology. The Baltimore VAMC also features a Radiation Oncology Clinical Care Center equipped with state-of-the-art systems, making it a key site for highly skilled professionals in medical physics, dosimetry, and radiation therapy. RieLes Group has been providing meaningful opportunities that move people to social and economic empowerment since 2009. Helping individuals find their next opportunity through Persistence, Integrity, Authenticity, and Respect. RieLes Group seeks to foster a relationship with each employee and our business partners Board-Certified Chief Therapeutic Medical Physicist (PhD) Location: Baltimore VA Medical Center, 10 N. Greene Street, Baltimore, MD 21201 1099 basis 20 hours a week - The specific days have not yet been determined, but the schedule will fall Monday through Friday. There is a possibility that the VA may modify the required on-site days in the future. Position Summary The Baltimore VA Medical Center (VAMC) is seeking an experienced Board-Certified Chief Therapeutic Medical Physicist (CTMP) to lead and oversee radiation oncology physics operations within the Radiation Oncology Service. The Chief Physicist ensures the highest level of quality assurance, compliance, and patient safety consistent with ACR, ASTRO, and AAPM standards

Requirements

• Education: PhD in Medical Physics or related field
• Certification: Board Certification in Medical Physics or Therapeutic Medical Physics by the American Board of Radiology (ABR) (required)
• Experience: Minimum 5 years post-board experience, including 3 years of continuous work within the past 5 years
• Proven experience with: QA procedures (Sun Nuclear/SunCheck preferred)
• ACR or ASTRO APeX accreditation
• Varian Linear Accelerators (Edge or equivalent)
• IGRT, including Cone Beam CT (TG-142 standards)
• Eclipse/ARIA systems (2D/3D Conformal, SRS, SRT, SBRT, IMRT/VMAT per TG-53)
• IMRT QA using MapCheck I/II (or equivalent)
• Siemens SOMATOM go Open Pro CT Simulator (or equivalent, TG-66)
• Documented experience performing linear accelerator acceptance testing and commissioning
• U.S. Citizenship and the ability to pass VA credentialing and security screening
• Compliance with CEU maintenance and credentialing per VHA Directive 1100.20
• Not listed on the HHS OIG Exclusion List

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical leadership and oversight of all physics and dosimetry operations
• Develop and maintain the Quality Management Program (QMP) for radiation therapy equipment
• Conduct acceptance testing and commissioning of linear accelerators and treatment planning systems
• Perform and supervise quality assurance (QA) procedures for radiation therapy equipment and software
• Ensure compliance with ACR or ASTRO APeX accreditation standards and VA directives
• Collaborate with radiation oncologists, dosimetrists, and therapists in treatment planning and delivery.
• Maintain complete documentation in CPRS (VA electronic medical record)

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree