Medical Physicist A/B/C (Department of Radiation Oncology)

University of Pennsylvania • West Chester, PA

138d • $109,000 - $230,000

About The Position

The University of Pennsylvania, the largest private employer in Philadelphia, is a world-renowned leader in education, research, and innovation. This historic, Ivy League school consistently ranks among the top 10 universities in the annual U.S. News & World Report survey. Penn has 12 highly-regarded schools that provide opportunities for undergraduate, graduate and continuing education, all influenced by Penn's distinctive interdisciplinary approach to scholarship and learning. As an employer Penn has been ranked nationally on many occasions with the most recent award from Forbes who named Penn one of America's Best Large Employers in 2023. Penn offers a unique working environment within the city of Philadelphia. The University is situated on a beautiful urban campus, with easy access to a range of educational, cultural, and recreational activities. With its historical significance and landmarks, lively cultural offerings, and wide variety of atmospheres, Philadelphia is the perfect place to call home for work and play. The University offers a competitive benefits package that includes excellent healthcare and tuition benefits for employees and their families, generous retirement benefits, a wide variety of professional development opportunities, supportive work and family benefits, a wealth of health and wellness programs and resources, and much more.

Requirements

• Medical Physicist A: Masters of Science and 0 to 2 years of experience or equivalent combination of education and experience is required. American Board of Radiology (ABR) eligible; no experience is required; residency training in CAMPEP-approved therapeutic medical physics is required.
• Medical Physicist B: Masters of Science and 2-3 years experience working as a full-time medical physicist. Residency training can count as clinical experience; American Board of Radiology (ABR) certified.
• Medical Physicist C: Masters of Science and 5-7 years post American Board of Radiology (ABR) certification experience as a full-time medical physicist. Demonstration of a leadership role in medical physics organization, equipment commissioning, or clinical development projects. The leadership requirement may be waived for a physicist based at a Penn network location.
• Must possess knowledge of and experience with Varian's ARIA, Eclipse, TrueBeam, and conventional clinical physics procedures, including but not limited to, operation and calibration of treatment devices, operation and calibration of dosimetry equipment, operation and calibration of treatment planning systems, quality assurance procedures, 'specialized procedures' (SRS, SBRT), and familiarity safety procedures and regulations as per the PA Department of Environmental Protection.
• Prior proton therapy experience is preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Actively participate in the clinical aspects of radiation therapy treatment planning and machine support including weekly chart checks, initial chart checks, planning support, 4DCT etc.
• Participate in routine physics QA program such as Conventional and CT-simulator QA, Brachytherapy QA procedures; perform linear accelerator calibration and monthly / Annual mechanical and dosimetry QA; participate in the quality assurance for proton/photon units, ancillary equipment and procedures used in Radiation Therapy, Commissioning of new equipment, i.e., linear accelerators, proton or photon techniques and simulators; assist in developing quality assurance policies, institute procedures, and entering institution's Condition Reporting System (CRS) for safety and quality issues; participate in other QA activities, such as morning huddle etc.
• Assume lead duties for procedures or clinical activities: photon or proton machine support and process improvement projects, writing policies and procedures for new therapy techniques and QA processes.
• Participate in special treatment procedures such as, Stereotactic procedures (SRS, SRT and SBRT), HDR/LDR treatment planning, pre-treatment QA and treatment delivery supervision, Prostate seed/strand implants, IMRT treatment techniques implementation and IMRT QA, Proton Therapy QA, PhotoDynamic Therapy (PDT), Total Skin Electron and Total Body Irradiation (TBI) etc.
• Provide proton, photon, brachytherapy medical physics cross coverage (including network locations) as requested by the Director of Clinical Operations, and/or Chiefs of Physics Division.
• Participate in training of Radiation Oncology, Medical Physics Residents, and visitors who enrolled in specialized technology training courses, such as proton therapy training, Halcyon linac training, Cyberknife, GammaKnife training, and radiation therapist training etc.
• Participate in implementing new treatment therapies, procedures and techniques at Penn facilities, including but not limited to Penn Medicine | Virtua Health, etc.
• Other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Benefits

• Health, Life, and Flexible Spending Accounts: Comprehensive medical, prescription, behavioral health, dental, vision, and life insurance benefits.
• Tuition: Tuition assistance for employees, spouses, and dependent children.
• Retirement: Generous retirement plans including Basic, Matching, and Supplemental retirement plans.
• Time Away from Work: Substantial time away from work for personal needs.
• Long-Term Care Insurance: Long-term care insurance for faculty and staff and eligible family members.
• Wellness and Work-life Resources: Programs and resources to support health and work-life balance.
• Professional and Personal Development: Resources for personal and professional advancement.
• University Resources: Access to a wide range of University resources and cultural activities.
• Discounts and Special Services: Discounts on various goods and services for faculty and staff.
• Flexible Work Hours: Options for non-traditional work hours and locations.
• Penn Home Ownership Services: Forgivable loan for eligible employees for home buying.
• Adoption Assistance: Reimbursement for qualified expenses related to legal adoption.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Educational Services
• Education Level: Master's degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees