Manager, Physics - Lead Medical Physicist
About The Position
Join a dynamic, patient-centered cancer care team in beautiful Southern Louisiana. We are seeking a motivated, ABR-certified Medical Physicist to support the safe and effective delivery of radiation therapy in a collaborative and quality-focused clinical environment. This position offers the opportunity to work in a close-knit community with access to world-class outdoor recreation. The successful candidate will contribute to the accurate and precise delivery of radiation therapy, assist in quality assurance efforts, and help maintain a strong radiation safety culture. You'll engage in a variety of responsibilities that support the safe operation of our department. You will provide management responsibilities for dosimetrists and physicists.
Requirements
- ABR Certification in Therapeutic Medical Physics, required
- Master’s, PhD, or DMP in Medical Physics or related field
- Eligible for state licensure, if applicable
- Valid driver’s license and willingness to travel (up to 25%)
- Candidates must be willing to relocate to Lafayette, Louisiana before starting.
Nice To Haves
- 8-12 years of experience, preferred
- Bachelor's degree in related field, or equivalent work experience, preferred
- Experience with external beam therapy, HDR and LDR brachytherapy, and modern imaging modalities, preferred
- Strong mechanical aptitude and comfort with troubleshooting both hardware and software systems, preferred
- Familiarity with 3D printing techniques and customized treatment device development, preferred
Responsibilities
- Calibrate external beam therapy equipment to ensure accurate and consistent dose delivery.
- Assist with treatment planning processes, including dose distributions and dosimetry measurements.
- Design and develop patient treatment services (Therapy (IMRT) Image Guided Radiotherapy (IGRT), including surface-guided radiotherapy with VisionRT Brachytherapy (LDR and HDR) including Mammosite/ Contura Radiosurgery (SRS) and Sterotactic Body Radiotherapy (SBRT).
- Assist with radiation safety programs, maintaining appropriate records, and ensuring compliance with NRC, JC, and state regulations.
- Support the development and maintenance of departmental policies, QA programs, and regulatory documentation.
- Collaborate with the clinical team to optimize treatment plans and patient care.
- Monitor, troubleshoot, and coordinate maintenance of treatment equipment and software systems to ensure consistent clinical performance.
- Participate in evaluations of new technologies and contribute to equipment planning efforts.
- Contribute to ongoing quality assurance initiatives and continuous improvement projects within the department.
- Manages department operations and supervises professional employees, front line supervisors and/or business support staff.
- Participates in the development of policies and procedures to achieve specific goals.
- Ensures employees operate within guidelines.
Benefits
- 401(k) with matching
- Health, dental, vision, and life insurance
- Paid time off
- Flexible scheduling
- Opportunity to work in a collaborative, forward-thinking environment with a strong emphasis on professional growth and clinical excellence
- Relocation support will be available for the right candidate.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
