Physicist

2 weeks ago


Waco TX United States Baylor Scott & White Health Full time

Baylor Scott & White Health is seeking a Physicist for a job in Waco, Texas.

Job Description & Requirements
  • Specialty: Physicist
  • Discipline: Allied Health Professional
  • Duration: Ongoing
  • 40 hours per week
  • Shift: 8 hours, days
  • Employment Type: Staff

Therapeutic Medical Physicist
$15,000 Sign on Bonus available (External applicants only)
The Division of Medical Physics at Baylor Scott and White Health, Department of Radiation Oncology, is seeking a full-time MS and DMP therapeutic medical physicist in Radiation Therapy to join our team and support clinical operations at the Baylor Scott and White Medical Center – Hillcrest, in Waco, Texas. This position is an addition due to the significant growth in Hillcrest. The successful candidate will join a group of physicists consisting of 3 PhD-level physicists and 5 MS-level physicists (this position will make 6 MS-level physicists) covering 4 clinics in Central Texas: Temple, Killeen, Waco, and College Station. This is a clinical position working full-time on-site at the Hillcrest clinic with another senior physicist. Among the four clinics, there are 5 Varian TrueBeam linear accelerators, 2 Varian Varisource units, 1 Elekta Flexitron, and 5 CT simulators. We are also expecting to add a second Varian TrueBeam linear accelerator at the Hillcrest clinic in the near future.
The successful candidate will be responsible for providing physics support at the Hillcrest clinic and will work with other members of the radiation oncology team to deliver the highest level of clinical service. Primary responsibilities for this position include, but are not limited to:
· Performing, evaluating, and managing regularly scheduled quality assurance testing of treatment-related machines and/or systems (linear accelerator, brachytherapy, computed tomography, and radiation treatment planning system).
· Performing and supervising any radiation treatment that requires a therapeutic medical physicist to be present.
· Performing, supervising, and evaluating any computer-aided planning and/or calculation for radiation treatment (external beam and HDR).
· Performing and evaluating patient-related dosimetric measurements to assess treatment quality.
· Providing consultation to radiation oncologists, clinical staff, and patients if requested.
· Participating in the acceptance and commissioning of new treatment modalities.
· Participating in state and federal compliance of the department.
Benefits for working at BSWH Temple:
· Comprehensive benefits package including health/vision/dental insurance
· 403(b) plans, Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA), Health Savings Account, and Life Insurance
· Highly competitive compensation package
· Working with highly knowledgeable colleagues
· Opportunities for research and teaching physics residents
· Opportunities for growth and learning
The successful candidate needs to have demonstrated clinical skills in these areas, exceptional communication skills (both oral and written), and the ability to operate independently with good clinical judgment. The successful candidate will report directly to the Director of Medical Physics in Temple, TX. This position will require the following minimum criteria:
· Master or DMP in Medical Physics or related field required.
· Licensed (either full or temporary) 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.
The successful candidate will join a rapidly growing and dynamic division of ten full-time physicists (covering Central and North Texas), six dosimetrists, and four physics residents. Baylor Scott and White Health has twelve 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 patients, BSWH stands as 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
JOB SUMMARY
The Therapeutic Med Physicist 1, under the direction of the Director of Medical Physics from the Department of Radiation Oncology, performs the technical aspect of safe and effective delivery of radiation therapy to achieve the therapeutic treatment outcome of a patient.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS OF THE ROLE
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.
Fulfills, and provides proof of, continuing education, licensure, and/or certifications required to remain qualified for this role.
KEY SUCCESS FACTORS
Good communication skills (written and oral).
Able to behave and perform in a professional manner with staff and patients.
Able to work on weekends if required to maintain operation of the clinic.
Good understanding and clinical judgement of radiation oncology clinical workflow. Able to perform tasks independently without routine supervision.
Able to perform tasks independently without routine supervision.
Knowledge of and ability to operate and maintain radiation treatment machines/equipment/detectors/software.
Knowledge of and ability to perform and manage regularly scheduled quality assurance testing of treatment related machines and/or systems including patient related dosimetric measurements.
BENEFITS
Our competitive benefits package includes the following
- 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
QUALIFICATIONS
- EDUCATION - Master of Science
- MAJOR - Physics or Related Field
- EXPERIENCE - Less than 1 Year of Experience
- CERTIFICATION/LICENSE/REGISTRATION -
Medical Physicist (LMP): Licensed or temporarily licensed by the State of Texas as a Medical Physicist.

Baylor Scott & White Health Job ID #24019479.

About Baylor Scott & White Health

As the largest not-for-profit health system in the state of Texas, Baylor Scott & White promotes the health and well-being of every individual, family and community it serves. It is committed to making quality care more accessible, convenient and affordable through its integrated delivery network, which includes the Baylor Scott & White Health Plan, Baylor Scott & White Research Institute, the Baylor Scott & White Quality Alliance and its leading digital health platform – MyBSWHealth. Through 51 hospitals and more than 1,100 access points, including flagship academic medical centers in Dallas, Fort Worth and Temple, the system offers the full continuum of care, from primary to award-winning specialty care. Founded as a Christian ministry of healing more than a century ago, Baylor Scott & White today serves more than three million Texans.

Benefits
  • Holiday Pay
  • Continuing Education
  • 401k retirement plan
  • Wellness and fitness programs
  • Employee assistance programs
  • Medical benefits
  • Dental benefits
  • Vision benefits
  • Benefits start day 1
  • Life insurance
  • Discount program
  • Sign-On bonus

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