West Cancer Center & Research Institute

Certified or Board Eligible Medical Physicist - Full Time & PRN

West Cancer Center & Research Institute  •  Germantown, TN (Onsite)  •  1 month ago
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Job Title: Certified or Board-Eligible Medical Physicist

About Us

At West Cancer Center, we are dedicated to providing compassionate, patient-centered care while advancing groundbreaking research. Our team fosters collaboration, innovation, and professional growth, ensuring that every role contributes to making a difference in patients’ lives. Join us in our mission to provide comprehensive support to those navigating the challenges of cancer treatment.

The Certified Medical Physicist ensures the quality and safety of radiation therapy and imaging equipment in support of oncology patient care. This role includes equipment calibration, dose verification, treatment planning, and quality assurance. The Medical Physicist also helps develop and maintain safety procedures and regulatory compliance across multiple sites. This is a highly collaborative position, working with physicians, dosimetrists, and other clinical staff to ensure precision and safety in radiation therapy.

Key Responsibilities

  • Consult with Dosimetrists, Physicists, and Physicians to develop and maintain a quality assurance program for radiation therapy modalities
  • Perform IMRT/VMAT and SBRT treatment planning
  • Conduct acceptance testing and commissioning of new radiation therapy equipment or procedures under supervision of the Chief Physicist
  • Provide technical direction, training, and continuing education to junior Physicists and Dosimetrists
  • Support Radiation Oncologists and Physicists with HDR and LDR brachytherapy planning and procedures
  • Ensure compliance with safety procedures and regulatory standards
  • Maintain appropriate documentation and technical reports
  • Perform other job duties as assigned

Qualifications

Education & Experience

  • Master’s or Doctoral degree in Medical Physics, Radiologic Physics, Engineering, or a related Physical Science field with a strong background in mathematics
  • Minimum of three years of full-time equivalent experience in medical radiation physics

Licensure & Certification

  • Current certification in Therapeutic Radiological Physics from the American Board of Radiology

Skills & Abilities

  • Demonstrated competency in medical physics and advanced assignments
  • Ability to prepare complex technical documentation
  • Strong verbal communication and interpersonal skills
  • Independent decision-making and organizational ability
  • Ability to manage multiple tasks and projects

Why West Cancer Center is a Great Place to Work

  • Meaningful Impact: Play a direct role in supporting patients through one of the most challenging times of their lives.
  • Collaborative Culture: Work alongside a multidisciplinary team of dedicated professionals committed to improving cancer care.
  • Professional Development: Benefit from ongoing training, educational resources, and growth opportunities.
  • Mission-Driven Environment: Be part of an organization guided by compassion, integrity, and innovation.

No nights, weekends, or holidays. Comprehensive benefits package.

Join Us

If you’re a certified or board-eligible medical physicist committed to clinical excellence and innovation in cancer treatment, we invite you to join our team at West Cancer Center. Apply today and help us deliver safe, precise, and effective radiation therapy in a collaborative and forward-thinking environment.

West Cancer Center & Research Institute

About West Cancer Center & Research Institute

West Cancer Center & Research Institute is proud to be the region’s comprehensive leader in adult cancer care and research. After delivering 40 years of clinical excellence, our focus still remains the same. We strive to continuously fight for the best outcomes for our patients by offering the most effective, individualized care possible. It’s what sets West apart and why patients from across the region choose West Cancer Center as their trusted partner in their cancer journey.

Our commitment to translate cancer science into revolutionary therapies is furthered by a unique sub-specialization program offering patients and their families true expertise for each cancer type. From breast cancer to liver, lung, brain and so many others – our oncology team provides a comprehensive approach to each disease state. West physicians collaborate together utilizing the knowledge and experience of medical oncologists, radiation oncologists, pathologists, genetic counselors, researchers, and so many others to ensure all treatment options have been discussed and examined in depth for our patients.

West Cancer Center also offers support programs for financial assistance, in-house support groups, and psychology and social work consultations. Our aim is to walk hand-in-hand with our patients throughout their entire journey from diagnosis to treatment while addressing the mind, body and spirit, along with helping eliminate any potential barriers in receiving treatment.

Here at West Cancer Center, you don’t just have cancer. You have West Cancer Center to fight by your side every step of the way.

Industry
Healthcare & Social Services
Company Size
201-500 employees
Headquarters
Germantown, Tennessee
Year Founded
1978
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