Chief Medical Physicist

UPMC•Williamsport, PA

About The Position

UPMC Hillman Cancer Center in Williamsport, Pennsylvania, is seeking a Chief Medical Physicist to lead its medical physics team and oversee clinical physics services at a technologically advanced cancer center. The team includes one physicist and two dosimetrists. The role supports radiation therapy using technologies and techniques including IMRT, IGRT, SRS, SBRT with CBCT/OBI, 4D CT, and organ motion management. The Chief Medical Physicist oversees clinical medical physics services, equipment calibration and commissioning, quality assurance, and compliance with radiation safety and regulatory requirements. The facility uses Varian EDGE and Trilogy linacs, Varisource HDR, a GE Lightspeed CT simulator, and software including Aria-EMR, Eclipse-Planning, Rad Calc, RPM motion management system, and Oncentra. The position is part of a network of 26 cancer centers with opportunities for professional development and collaboration.

Requirements

Master's or PhD degree in Medical Physics.
Five years of clinical experience.
Certification by the American Board of Radiology in Radiation Therapy Physics or Radiological Physics.
Must meet qualified expert criteria defined by the Nuclear Regulatory Commission and/or State radiation agency.
American Board of Radiology - Therapeutic Medical Physics certification.
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Responsibilities

Conduct all aspects of radiation therapy physics to support high-quality patient care.
Perform calibration, commissioning, and maintenance of radiation therapy equipment.
Maintain quality assurance programs for equipment and treatment delivery.
Ensure compliance with NRC and state regulations and ACRO and AAPM guidelines.
Lead and mentor the physics team, fostering a collaborative and innovative work environment.
Oversee clinical medical physics services and radiation safety requirements.