Clinical Physicist (Radiation Oncology and Molecular Radiation Sciences)

Johns Hopkins University • Washington, DC

2d • $117,900 - $206,500 • Onsite

About The Position

Under the leadership of the Chief Medical Physicist, this role provides physics and other specialized skills to support the technical requirements of planning and treating radiation therapy patients in the Department of Radiation Oncology and Molecular Radiation Sciences. The position involves conducting research and teaching in education programs in the field of Radiation Oncology and Medical Physics, and assisting in managing the radiation safety program to ensure safe and effective use of radioisotopes and radiation-generating equipment.

Requirements

• Master's or Ph.D. in medical physics or a related field.
• Board eligible or certified by the American Board of Radiology or the American College or Medical Physics.
• Additional education may substitute for required experience, and additional related experience may substitute for required education beyond a high school diploma/graduation equivalent, to the extent permitted by the JHU equivalency formula.

Responsibilities

• Perform and manage procedures independently within the Medical Physics division.
• Make recommendations to the Chief of Medical Physics in the form of decision options.
• Provide divisional information as requested by the department, school, hospital, or external entities as requested and appropriate.
• Perform clinical duties which include the provision of service in all aspects of the current physics practice in the department. These include conformal radiotherapy, IMRT, VMAT, IGRT based on kV CBCT, stereotactic radiosurgery/radiotherapy, motion management, brachytherapy and radiopharmaceutical therapy.
• Perform educational duties including the teaching and supervision of students, fellows, physics residents and medical residents in training and research programs.
• Participate in developmental projects to support the programmatic goals of the department.
• Manage the budget for this service ensuring that allocated funds are being spent appropriately.
• Provide administrative management and decision-making support to the leadership of the Medical Physics Division.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level