Medical Physicist

6 days ago


Chicago, Illinois, United States Northwestern Memorial Healthcare Full time
Job Summary

We are seeking a highly skilled Medical Physicist to join our Radiation Oncology team at Northwestern Memorial Healthcare. As a key member of our team, you will be responsible for providing clinical services, developing and implementing treatment plans, and ensuring the highest level of patient care.

Key Responsibilities
  • Provide day-to-day clinical services under the supervision of the Director of Medical Physics, adhering to departmental policies and procedures.
  • Develop and implement treatment plans, including 3DCRT, IMRT/VMAT, IGRT, MRI-Linac, adaptive therapy, SRS, SBRT, and other complex treatments.
  • Perform and verify accuracy of treatment calculations using hand calculation or independent dose calculation engine.
  • Assess in-vivo dosage using appropriate detectors and record results.
  • Develop and accurately document new procedures and protocols to ensure quality care and patient safety.
  • Perform and record physics quality control and quality assurance processes (daily, monthly, and annually).
  • Assist with additional physics functions in commissioning of new equipment, development of new treatment techniques, quantitative analysis of clinical trial data, and other appropriate physics duties.
Requirements
  • A master of science (MS) or doctoral degree (PhD) in medical physics or equivalent in terms of CAMPEP equivalency guidelines with 0-7 years of experience.
  • Licensed by the Illinois Emergency Management Agency (IEMA).
  • American Board of Radiology (ABR) certification or equivalent certificate (Canadian) either completed or in process, however candidate should complete ABR certification within 3 years of joining NM.
  • Clinical and developmental research projects as well as teaching expertise are required.
  • For the faculty appointment at rank of Assistant Professor at Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine the evaluation is based on academic strength.
  • Computer programming and expertise in clinical physics related software for patient care.
  • A good communication skill without language barrier with every team in radiation oncology.
Preferred Qualifications
  • An excellent knowledge of radiation oncology software and computer.
  • Visibility by service, teaching or clinical productivity.
About Northwestern Memorial Healthcare

Northwestern Memorial Healthcare is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in hiring or employment on the basis of age, sex, race, color, religion, national origin, gender identity, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, or any other protected status.



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