Description

Therapeutic Medical Physicist, Ph.D.

The Division of Medical Physics at Baylor Scott and White Health, Department of Radiation Oncology is seeking a full time either MS or PhD therapeutic medical physicist in Radiation Therapy to join our team and to support clinical operations in the Baylor Scott and White Medical Center - Waco, Texas. This position will be joining 1 Physicists and 2 Dosimetrist and 2 Physicians.

The successful candidate will be responsible for physics support in the clinic and work with other members of the radiation oncology team to provide highest level of clinical service. Primary responsibility for this position includes, but not limited to.

• Performs, evaluates, and manages regularly scheduled quality assurance testing of treatment related machines and/or systems (linear accelerator, brachytherapy, computed tomography, and radiation treatment planning system).
• Performs and supervises any radiation treatment that requires a therapeutic medical physicist to be present.
• Performs, supervises, and evaluates any computer aided planning and/or calculation for radiation treatment (external beam and brachytherapy).
• Performs and evaluates patient related dosimetric measurements to evaluate treatment quality.
• Provides consultation to radiation oncologists, clinical staff and patients if requested.
• Participates in acceptance and commissioning of new treatment modality.
• Participates in state and federal compliance of the department.

Benefits:

Our benefits are designed to help you live well no matter where you are on your journey. For full details on coverage and eligibility, visit the Baylor Scott & White Benefits Hub to explore our offerings, which may include:

• Immediate eligibility for health and welfare benefits

• 401 (k) savings plan with dollar-for-dollar match up to 5%

• Tuition Reimbursement

• PTO accrual beginning Day 1

Note: Benefits may vary based upon position type and/or level

The successful candidate needs to have demonstrated clinical skills in these areas and has exceptional communication skills (oral and written) and operate independently with good clinical judgement. The successful candidate will directly report to the Director of Medical Physics in Temple, TX.

The successful candidate will join a rapidly growing and dynamic division of ten full-time physicists (accounting for Central and North Texas), six dosimetrists and four physics residents. Along with two radiation oncology residents, Baylor Scott and White Health has thirteen Radiation Oncologists with significant experience in a wide variety of specializations. The Physics Division provides physics support for Baylor Scott and White Health Radiation Oncology operations at many sites in the heart of Texas: Temple, Killeen, Waco, Waxahachie, Irving, Duncanville, and College Station.

Baylor Scott & White Health (BSWH) is the largest not-for-profit health care system in Texas and one of the largest in the United States. With a commitment to and a track record of innovation, collaboration, integrity and compassion for the patient, BSWH stands to be one of the nation's exemplary health care organizations. Our mission is to serve all people by providing personalized health and wellness through exemplary care, education and research as a Christian ministry of healing. Joining our team is not just accepting a job, it's accepting a calling!

Contact Magdalena.Catala@BSWHealth.org to explore further.

Belonging Statement

We believe that all people should feel welcomed, valued, and supported.

QUALIFICATIONS

This position will require the following minimum criteria:

• PhD in Medical Physics or related field required.
• Licensed by the State of Texas as a Medical Physicist required.
• Eligible for Therapeutic Medical Physics board certification by the American Board of Radiology required. Must have passed Part I of ABR therapeutic medical physics certificate.