Director of Clinical Physics

Universities of Wisconsin•Madison, WI

49d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Radiation Oncology Physics Section in the Department of Radiation Medicine at the UW–Madison School of Medicine and Public Health is seeking a dynamic, collaborative Director of Clinical Physics. This is a leadership role focused on providing mentorship, performance management for clinical and support staff, clinical project management, and operational oversight. The position fosters a culture of excellence and innovation, with opportunities to shape clinical practice, integrate cutting-edge technologies, and influence future clinical capabilities. The role involves administrative effort balanced with clinical activities, teaching, and academic pursuits. The department is committed to supporting scholarly activity, professional development, and research, with opportunities for growth and impact within a forward-thinking physics and departmental leadership team. The UW-Madison campus is located in Madison, Wisconsin, and offers a healthy work-life balance with robust benefits and competitive salary.

Requirements

Demonstrated prior experience leading clinical teams, major technology implementations, or operational initiatives.
Exceptional written and verbal communication skills
Ability to thrive in a collaborative, multidisciplinary environment
Proven track record of implementing new clinical programs or integrating advanced technologies
Strong commitment to patient safety and to advancing operational quality and efficiency through continuous improvement.
Certified in Therapeutic/Radiation Oncology Medical Physics by the American Board of Radiology, the American Board of Medical Physics, or the Canadian College of Medical Physics.
Master's Degree or Ph.D.
Degree in Medical Physics or closely related field is required.

Nice To Haves

For an appointment at Associate Professor or Professor rank on CHS Track, candidates will meet criteria established by the department and as outlined in the School of Medicine and Public Health guidelines for promotion or appointment to Associate or Professor on the CHS Track.
For an appointment at Clinical Associate Professor or Clinical Professor rank on CT Track, candidates will meet criteria established by the department and as outlined in the School of Medicine and Public Health guidelines for promotion or appointment to Associate or Professor on the CT Track.

Responsibilities

Lead clinical coordination and adoption of new technologies and programs
Lead strategic planning and project management for major clinical implementations, software upgrades, equipment acquisitions, and technology integrations
Optimize the allocation of radiation oncology resources, including equipment usage, scheduling, budget preparation, radiation safety, and operations
Liaise with vendor colleagues to spearhead industry relations and collaborations
Provide leadership for regulatory readiness and accreditation activities, including compliance with state regulations, APEx standards, and radiation safety requirements to uphold the highest standards of care
Facilitate and oversee the physics team's coordination with hardware and software vendors, ensuring routine maintenance, upgrades, and repairs are performed
Lead initiatives to integrate and optimize physics software and hardware with hospital systems, ensuring data security, compliance, and seamless operation while fostering safe patient care, operational efficiencies, and supporting research and innovations
Oversee the established comprehensive ongoing Quality Assurance (QA) program for our external beam program and computational equipment to assure accurate delivery of prescribed dose to patients
Ensure consistent clinical practices, quality standards, staffing models, and operational excellence across multiple treatment locations
Participate in clinical mentoring and didactic teaching of medical physics residents and other trainees
Contribute to the department's research mission through studies, publications, and grants including engagement with clinical trials
Participate in professional, public, and university service
Implements advanced patient-centered procedures related to quality assurance monitoring, immobilization, localization, and dose verification in treatment delivery processes
Participate in administrative and committee work to support the clinical and scholarly missions of UW Health and the School of Medicine and Public Health.
Teach medical students, residents, and fellows.
Participates in the development of novel image guided and intensity modulated radiation therapy, brachytherapy, TomoTherapy, and MR-guided treatment planning and delivery programs and oncology information systems
Investigates and identifies problems, develops clinical solutions, and implements quality management programs related to the technical delivery of care for patients receiving therapeutic radiation
Develops and performs clinical radiation oncology physics services related to all forms of brachytherapy, linear accelerators, quality management and improvement, simulators, radioactive materials, radiation measurement equipment, and computer software and information systems used in clinical radiation oncology