Medical Physics Resident

The US Oncology Network•Ft Worth, TX

About The Position

Texas Oncology is looking for an Medical Physics Resident to join our residency program! Texas Oncology is the largest community oncology provider in the country and has approximately 600+ providers in 220+ sites across Texas and southeastern Oklahoma. Our founders pioneered community-based cancer care because they believed in making the best available cancer care accessible to all communities, allowing people to fight cancer at home with the critical support of family and friends nearby. Our mission is still the same today—at Texas Oncology, we use leading-edge technology and research to deliver high-quality, high-touch, evidence-based cancer care to help our patients achieve “More breakthroughs. More victories.” ® in their fight against cancer. Today, Texas Oncology treats half of all Texans diagnosed with cancer on an annual basis. Why work for us? Come join our team that is responsible for helping lead Texas Oncology in treating more patient diagnosed with cancer than any other provider in Texas. We offer our employees a competitive benefits package that includes Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Short-term and Long-term disability coverage, a generous PTO program, a 401k plan that comes with a company match, a Wellness program that rewards you practicing a healthy lifestyle, and lots of other great perks such as Tuition Reimbursement, an Employee Assistance program and discounts on some of your favorite retailers. What does the Medical Physics Resident do? (but not limited to) This position is created to provide structured clinical training to medical physics graduates in order to assure proper clinical instruction and preparation for board examinations. The resident will perform basic medical physicist duties under the supervision of a residency director and other physics, dosimetry, and physician staff. The resident will also perform a research project leading to process improvement or improved patient treatment techniques. Supports and adheres to the US Oncology Compliance Program, to include the Code of Ethics and Business Standards.

Requirements

MS or PhD in medical physics or related hard science or engineering.
Differential equation level mathematic skills; competent with Windows, Unix, Linux computer platforms and common software.
Must have the ability to utilize components of the treatment-planning computer including but not limited to the use of keyboards, digitizers, trackball and mouse controls.
Must be able to stand for 8 hours; lift 40-pound block to shoulder level; have sufficient visual acuity to distinguish structures and isodose displays on computer monitor.
Additionally, must be able to align treatment field and monitor patient during radiation therapy treatment; have adequate hearing and speaking capabilities to effectively communicate with patients and staff; have adequate mobility to assist patients on and off treatment couch and document treatment.

Responsibilities

Shares responsibility for the design and implementation of the aspects of the quality management program that involves the use of external beam radiotherapy equipment as well as the review and proposal of changes of the procedures followed by radiation therapy staff.
Patient dosimetry, including generating new treatment plans, reviewing plans created by dosimetrists, and development and use of protocols for checking monitor unit calculations.
Clinical training in medical physics, including training in: linear accelerator selection, acceptance, commissioning, and quality assurance; dosimetric principles and patient treatment planning; clinical oncology; radiation measurement and safety, including shielding design; brachytherapy physics and techniques; and advanced delivery techniques such as IMRT, SRS, SRT, and IGRT.
Didactic training in medical physics, including principles of radiation physics, diagnostic and therapy x-ray production, diagnostic imaging, nuclear medicine and radiopharmacy physics, radiobiology, and journal review.
Clinical project to improve processes or patient treatments in radiation oncology.
Periodically evaluates all equipment for continued utility, appropriateness, reliable performance, age, and condition and makes recommendations on practical life span, obsolescence, and replacement.
Assist management of radiation oncology information systems, including development of usage protocols, maintenance, and data storage.
Teaching duties for student radiation therapists and dosimetrists.
Radiation safety duties for the practice, including assisting with employee monitoring, reports, and regulatory issues.