Physicist

Solaris Health (UroPartners, AUS, AUA, SU, and Urologic Specialists of Northwest Indiana )•Schererville, IN

22h•Onsite

About The Position

Urologic Specialists of Northwest Indiana (USNI), a member of Urology Alliance, is seeking a Physicist to provide radiological and health physics services for the organization and its contracts. The role works under the direct supervision of the Lead Medical Physicist and is based at the practice’s newest center in Schererville, Indiana. The anticipated start is mid-December or early January. The Physicist supports radiation oncology treatment planning and delivery, quality assurance, patient dosimetry, research protocols, regulatory compliance, and related billing. The position also serves as a resource on equipment and treatment modalities and may act in radiation-protection and radiation-safety roles. The job requires a bachelor’s degree in medical physics or biophysics, ABR or ABMP certification, and substantial clinical radiation therapy and applied medical physics experience.

Requirements

American Board of Radiology (ABR) or American Board of Medical Physics (ABMP) certification.
BLS certification required; ACLS certification preferred.
Licensure and certifications required by the state.
Bachelor’s degree in medical physics or biophysics required.
At least five years of experience in clinical radiation therapy physics.
At least three years of experience in applied medical physics, preferably at a medical broad-scope licensee, requiring professional-level judgment and involving radiation safety.
Critical-thinking and analytical skills, decisive judgment, and ability to work with minimal supervision.
Knowledge of healthcare systems operations, such as EMR.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
Customer-oriented approach and ability to remain calm in difficult situations.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
Ability to use computer programs and applications, including Microsoft Office.
Ability to build relationships with patients and demonstrate empathy and compassion.
Ability to work independently and manage deadlines.

Nice To Haves

ACLS certification.
A master’s degree in medical physics, biophysics, physics, or a closely related field may substitute for one year of required experience; the posting identifies this as preferred.
Experience in applied medical physics at a medical broad-scope licensee.

Responsibilities

Ensure accurate calibration and configuration of treatment planning and delivery equipment, including linear accelerators, brachytherapy sealed sources, treatment planning computers, dose verification software, and quality assurance and survey equipment.
Participate in the quality assurance program consistent with American Association of Physicists in Medicine recommendations, including monthly and annual equipment tests and weekly patient-chart checks.
Collect accurate treatment-planning and patient-dosimetry data.
Perform and verify treatment-planning calculations and related patient billing.
Collect, manage, and transmit data for research protocols selected by the department chairman, and ensure compliance with study credentialing requirements.
Serve as an expert resource to the Lead Medical Physicist on equipment purchasing, selection and development of treatment modalities, regulatory compliance, and billing issues.
Act as a Certified Radiation Expert, Individual Responsible for Radiation Protection, and/or Radiation Safety Officer as needed for departments and contracts, ensuring compliance with state and federal regulations.
Assist in developing and monitoring labor, revenue, expense, and capital budgets.
Complete other position-related duties as assigned.
Adhere to ethical standards, applicable laws and regulations, the Solaris Health Code of Conduct, and organizational policies and procedures.
Protect patient health information under HIPAA, report suspected concerns or violations, and complete annual compliance training on time.
Complete required education and training and maintain organization-, department-, and patient-population-specific competencies.
Comply with organizational health and safety policies and HIPAA confidentiality requirements.
Provide patient service and communicate with patients with empathy and compassion.