Chief Medical Physicist

The US Oncology Network•Vancouver, WA

11d•Onsite

About The Position

Compass Oncology, the Pacific Northwest's largest privately owned cancer care group, is dedicated to providing exceptional, patient-centered cancer treatment and support services. Our Vancouver Cancer Center is home to a highly skilled Radiation Oncology team committed to delivering the highest quality care through advanced technology, clinical excellence, and compassionate service. We are seeking an experienced and collaborative Chief Medical Physicist to join our Radiation Oncology leadership team. In this key role, the Chief Medical Physicist will oversee the clinical physics program, ensure the safe and effective delivery of radiation therapy services, maintain compliance with regulatory and accreditation standards, and partner closely with Radiation Oncologists, Radiation Therapists, Dosimetrists, and operational leaders to support outstanding patient outcomes. This position plays a vital role in advancing quality initiatives, implementing new technologies, and fostering a culture of safety, innovation, and continuous improvement. Beyond the opportunity to make a meaningful impact in the lives of cancer patients, this position offers an excellent work-life balance with a Monday through Friday schedule, no routine weekend requirements, and no holiday rotation. If you are looking for a leadership opportunity within a collaborative and patient-focused environment, while maintaining balance outside of work, we encourage you to apply and join a team that makes a difference every day.

Requirements

Masters or PhD degree in medical physics from an accredited four-year college or university.
Current certification in field by American Board of Radiology.
Valid state license for radiation physics.
Must meet continuing education requirements.
Minimum seven years experience in radiation physics, including a minimum three years management experience, preferably in a large radiation physics program with multiple sites and brachytherapy services.

Responsibilities

Provides radiation oncology physics services and coverage at all practice sites as needed, including HDR and LDR brachytherapy procedures.
Manages the radiation oncology physics program, including the technical direction of physicists and medical dosimetrists, staff scheduling, review of billing for accuracy and procurement of supplies.
Implements radiation safety training and personnel radiation monitoring programs throughout the state.
Develops radiation safety and monitoring policies, procedures and training manuals.
Participates in routine radiation training of staff.
Oversees registration of all ionizing radiation equipment and radioactive material licenses for practices within the state.
Ensures adherence to all regulatory requirements.
Ensures proper maintenance of radiation treatment equipment.
Implements physics and radiation quality management programs and the review and approval of procedures followed by radiation therapy staff.
Provides recommendations for the specification, selection, and acceptance of radiation-producing machines, accessories, and computerized treatment-planning system.
Participates in chart rounds to ensure appropriate clinical care of patient as it relates to physics and radiation services.
Oversees the technical direction of radiation oncology physics, dosimetry and brachytherapy staff within the state.