Medical Physicist

SunState Medical Specialists • Fort Walton Beach, FL

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About The Position

SunState Medical Specialists (SMS) is proud to be a part of OneOncology in delivering exceptional, community-based specialty care across Florida. With a team of 105 physicians spanning urology, radiation oncology, medical oncology, breast surgery, general surgery, and head and neck surgery, SMS is committed to providing high-quality, accessible care. Our practice continues to expand services by offering advanced radiation therapies, in-house pharmacy and laboratory capabilities, care management, theranostics, cutting-edge diagnostic imaging, and clinical research. We are dedicated to recruiting top-tier physicians to help increase access to affordable, high-quality care throughout the state.

The Medical Physicist will work closely with an experienced, board-certified Medical Physicist and will help supervise dosimetrists and radiation therapists in treatment planning. This role involves applying the principles of radiation therapy physics under the direction of the physics manager. We are seeking a clinical Medical Physicist to join our team. This position is based in Fort Walton Beach, Florida, with responsibilities that include supporting clinics in Crestview and Destin as needed. Our centers offer external beam radiotherapy, radiosurgery, and SBRT. The Fort Walton Beach site features a strong and active SRS and SBRT program. Equipment includes state of the art Elekta Versa HD LINAC, Brainlab, and GE CT simulators and Eclipse treatment planning system. The ideal candidate will be board certified; however, candidates completing residency are encouraged to apply.

Requirements

• Certification by the American Board of Radiology or American Board of Medical Physics in Therapeutic Medical Physics is preferred. Candidates completing residency are encouraged to apply.
• License to practice Therapeutic Radiological Physics in the State of Florida or the ability to obtain a license before starting work.
• Strong interpersonal communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with multidisciplinary team members to deliver high-quality patient care.
• Willingness to consult with peers and physics leadership when appropriate.
• Committed desire to collaborate and communicate with other members of the team to deliver clinical excellence.
• PhD, DMP, or Master's Degree in Medical Physics or related field.
• Certified by the American Board of Radiology (ABR) or the American Board of Medical Physics (ABMP) or Canadian College of Physicists in Medicine (CCPM) preferred.
• Candidates completing residency are encouraged to apply.
• Must be able to fluently speak, write and understand English.
• Must possess excellent written and verbal communication skills

Nice To Haves

• Strong stereotactic experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Calibrate and maintain therapy units, radiation sources, and other relevant major equipment to sustain efficient and accurate operation.
• Maintain treatment planning systems, as needed, including regular quality assurance.
• Assists with development of specialized treatment aids and supervises technologists in the development and fabrication of such aids.
• Assists with planning and delivery of HDR treatments and radiopharmaceutical deliveries as needed.
• Maintain proper records and correspondence pertaining to quality control and quality assurance, calibration, radiation safety and compliance with State and Federal regulations and standards of accrediting bodies.
• Perform quality assurance checks of patient charts prior to treatment, weekly, and at end of treatment for adequate and accurate documentation and dosage.
• Assists engineering with maintenance schedules, component replacement, and necessary modifications and calibration for continued safe operation.
• Assists with planning and participates in supporting programs (i.e. chart rounds and M&M review) to ensure effective and safe use of radiation and radionuclides in human beings by physician specialists.
• Support protocol implementation and maintenance (including NRG Clinical Trials).
• Cooperates in compliance with OSHA regulations relating to hazardous materials and blood-borne pathogens.
• Keeps abreast of new scientific methods and technological developments in radiation therapy

What This Job Offers

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