Chief of Physics
Arizona Center for Cancer Care•Peoria, AZ
•Onsite
About The Position
The Chief of Physics provides strategic, clinical, operational, and regulatory leadership for the Radiation Oncology Physics program at Arizona Center for Cancer Care. This position oversees medical physics services, quality assurance, radiation safety, equipment commissioning, compliance, accreditation readiness, and staff development.
Requirements
- Master’s degree (MS) or Doctorate (PhD) in Medical Physics or related field required.
- Minimum seven years of progressive clinical medical physics experience required.
- Minimum three years of leadership experience required.
- Advanced knowledge of Siemens-Varian ARIA required; Version 18 or higher preferred.
- ABR certification in Therapeutic Medical Physics required.
- Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation for travel between locations.
- Must be able to lift 25 lbs.
- Must be able to sit, stand and walk for extended periods of time.
- Must be able to bend, kneel, crawl and twist as needed.
- Must be able to see, hear, type, and speak.
- Must be able to reach and pull.
Nice To Haves
- Version 18 or higher preferred for Siemens-Varian ARIA.
Responsibilities
- Directs and oversees all medical physics activities within the Radiation Oncology Center.
- Supervises and evaluates medical physicists, dosimetrists and associated staff.
- Directs the institutional radiation safety program to protect patients, staff and the public.
- Collaborates with physicians, dosimetrists, therapists, and administrators.
- Leads accreditation, inspection, and audit preparation.
- Maintains documentation and ensure operations meet Arizona DHS standards.
- Oversees compliance with regulatory and accreditation standards.
- Develops and manage comprehensive QA programs for radiation treatment planning and delivery equipment.
- Develops departmental goals, quality initiatives, and strategic plans.
- Leads QA, equipment commissioning, calibration, and performance monitoring.
- Supports advanced treatment techniques including IMRT, VMAT, IGRT, and SBRT.
- Ensures safe and accurate delivery of radiation therapy treatments.
- Oversees the procurement, acceptance testing, commissioning, and calibration of advanced therapeutic machinery.
- Supports research, education, and technology implementation.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
