Certified or Board Eligible Medical Physicist - Full Time - Germantown, TN

West Cancer Center•Germantown, TN

About The Position

West Cancer Center is seeking a certified or board-eligible Medical Physicist to support oncology patient care by ensuring the quality and safety of radiation therapy and imaging equipment. The position includes equipment calibration, dose verification, treatment planning, and quality assurance, as well as developing and maintaining safety procedures and regulatory compliance across multiple sites. The Medical Physicist collaborates with physicians, dosimetrists, and clinical staff to promote precision and safety in radiation therapy. The role includes developing and maintaining quality assurance programs for radiation therapy modalities, performing IMRT/VMAT and SBRT treatment planning, and supporting HDR and LDR brachytherapy planning and procedures. The physicist conducts acceptance testing and commissions new radiation therapy equipment or procedures under the supervision of the Chief Physicist, and provides technical direction, training, and continuing education to junior physicists and dosimetrists. The position also requires maintaining documentation and technical reports and carrying out other assigned duties. This is a full-time position in Germantown, Tennessee. The schedule excludes nights, weekends, and holidays. West Cancer Center describes its workplace as collaborative, mission-driven, and supportive of professional development, with a comprehensive benefits package.

Requirements

Master’s or doctoral degree in Medical Physics, Radiologic Physics, Engineering, or a related physical science field, with a strong background in mathematics.
At least three years of full-time equivalent experience in medical radiation physics.
Current certification in Therapeutic Radiological Physics from the American Board of Radiology.
Demonstrated competency in medical physics and advanced assignments.
Ability to prepare complex technical documentation.
Strong verbal communication and interpersonal skills.
Independent decision-making and organizational ability.
Ability to manage multiple tasks and projects.

Nice To Haves

Board eligibility in medical physics.

Responsibilities

Consult with dosimetrists, physicists, and physicians to develop and maintain a quality assurance program for radiation therapy modalities.
Perform IMRT/VMAT and SBRT treatment planning.
Conduct acceptance testing and commission new radiation therapy equipment or procedures under the supervision of the Chief Physicist.
Provide technical direction, training, and continuing education to junior physicists and dosimetrists.
Support Radiation Oncologists and physicists with HDR and LDR brachytherapy planning and procedures.
Ensure compliance with safety procedures and regulatory standards.
Maintain appropriate documentation and technical reports.
Perform other job duties as assigned.