Regional Director, Medical Physics

The US Oncology Network • Fort Worth, TX

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About The Position

Texas Oncology is seeking a full-time Regional Director, Medical Physics to support its radiation oncology centers statewide. The role is part of a team of four Regional Directors responsible for overseeing and supporting the medical physics program across 55+ radiation oncology centers in Texas. Each director serves as the primary contact and support for approximately one quarter of the regions and manages and grows designated areas of focus. The position facilitates physics initiatives, develops physics talent, evaluates and implements technology, promotes quality and safety and efficient use of physics resources, and investigates quality and safety concerns. The director also supports and adheres to the US Oncology Compliance Program, including its Code of Ethics and Business Standards.

Texas Oncology is a community oncology provider with approximately 600+ providers at 220+ sites across Texas and southeastern Oklahoma. Its mission is to make leading-edge technology, research, and evidence-based cancer care accessible to communities.

The position requires regular presence at the employee site during scheduled business hours. Work may require air or automobile travel up to 50% of the time. The work environment may include exposure to communicable diseases, toxic substances, ionizing radiation, medical preparations, and other conditions common to an oncology/hematology clinic.

Requirements

• Master’s or PhD in medical physics from a CAMPEP-accredited graduate program.
• Completion of a CAMPEP-accredited medical physics residency program, if applicable.
• At least 12 years of medical physics-related work experience.
• At least five years of supervisory or management experience coaching, developing, and managing staff.
• Current American Board of Radiology certification in Therapeutic Medical Physics and Texas Medical Board licensure, or eligibility to obtain licensure before starting employment.
• Ability to meet the physical demands of the role, including sitting or standing, talking or hearing, full range of body motion, handling and lifting patients, manual and finger dexterity, eye-hand coordination, extensive standing and walking, and occasionally lifting and carrying items weighing up to 40 pounds.
• Corrected vision and hearing within the normal range.

Nice To Haves

• Supervisory or management experience preferably in a large medical physics program with multiple sites and brachytherapy services.
• Experience with Varian linear accelerators, Aria ROIS, Eclipse TPS, and Sun Nuclear QA products or software.
• Background in radiopharmaceuticals, diagnostic imaging, and/or work as a radiation safety officer.

Responsibilities

• Clinically oversee medical physicists in assigned regions in collaboration with local management, including participation in goal setting and performance evaluation.
• Develop and oversee long-term goals for Medical Physics and Dosimetry teams that align with Texas Oncology’s vision and business goals, and ensure goals cascade to staff annual objectives.
• Provide clinical medical physics support to cover staffing shortages.
• Implement and maintain standardized technology footprints, including staff training.
• Advise and assist with education and training of medical physics residents.
• Develop and maintain radiation oncology guidelines, policies, and procedures.
• Communicate changes to Texas Oncology guidelines and policies and to federal and state regulations, and ensure regulatory compliance.
• Ensure regional participation in radiation safety and quality management programs, including RO-ILS.
• Provide input into development of capital and staffing annual budgets with regional Operational Executive Directors.
• Participate in medical physics recruitment and performance assessments, recommend progressive discipline as appropriate, and enforce adherence to USON policies and equity.
• Investigate quality and safety concerns.
• Perform other duties as requested or assigned.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and short-term and long-term disability coverage.
• Generous paid time off program.
• 401(k) plan with company match.
• Wellness program that rewards healthy lifestyle practices.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Employee assistance program.
• Discounts on selected retailers.
• Some roles may be eligible for a discretionary Long-Term Incentive Plan that typically vests over three years and is tied to individual performance and Texas Oncology’s operational success.

What This Job Offers

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