Chief Therapeutic Medical Physicist

Chief Therapeutic Medical Physicist - Minneapolis, MN

Join a top-tier Radiation Oncology program at one of the nation's premier VA medical centers

About Minneapolis

Minneapolis consistently ranks among the most livable cities in America. Known as the "City of Lakes," it offers world-class arts and culture, a vibrant food scene, extensive biking and running trails, and four distinct seasons. The Twin Cities metro area boasts a thriving healthcare and technology sector, professional sports teams, and an exceptional quality of life with a cost of living below many major metros.

Getting Here

Minneapolis-Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) is a major hub with nonstop flights to 160 destinations. The airport is conveniently located just 15 minutes from the medical center, with light rail service connecting the airport to downtown and beyond.

About the Facility

The Minneapolis VA Health Care System (MVAHCS) is located at One Veterans Drive, Minneapolis, MN 55417. MVAHCS is a leading VA medical center providing comprehensive care to Veterans across Minnesota and the upper Midwest. The Radiation Oncology Service is accredited by a nationally recognized accrediting body and operates state-of-the-art equipment including Varian TrueBeam linear accelerators, RayStation treatment planning, and ARIA record & verify systems.

Responsibilities

• Serve as Chief Physicist overseeing all medical physics and dosimetry aspects of the Radiation Oncology Physics program
• Design, optimize, and technically evaluate radiation treatment plans
• Ensure precise and accurate radiation dose delivery
• Manage radiation protection of patients and staff
• Oversee quality assurance programs including daily, monthly, and annual QA procedures
• Provide expert consultation to Radiation Oncologists and direction to technical staff
• Supervise complicated simulations and treatment setups
• Handle administrative duties including strategic planning and equipment requests
• Perform acceptance testing and commissioning of linear accelerators
• Support accreditation and compliance with ACR, ASTRO, and AAPM standards

Qualifications

• Ph.D. in Medical Physics or related field
• Board Certified by ABR, ABMP, or CCPM in Therapeutic Medical Physics
• Minimum 5 years post-board certification experience
• At least 3 years continuous experience within the last 5 years
• 5 years performing QA procedures
• 3 years experience with Varian TrueBeam linear accelerators (TG-142)
• 3 years experience with IGRT including Cone Beam CT
• 3 years experience with RayStation TPS and ARIA R&V (2D/3D Conformal, SRS, SRT, SBRT, IMRT/VMAT)
• 3 years IMRT QA experience (MapCheck I/II or equivalent)
• 3 years CT Simulator experience (TG-66)
• Experience with superficial X-ray machines
• Acceptance testing and commissioning experience

Schedule

• Full-time, Monday - Friday
• Regular hours: 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM
• Some after-hours work for calibrations and measurements
• Must be on-site during clinical hours at least 50% of the time
• Federal holidays off

KurzSolutions is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or veteran status. We are a veteran-owned small business committed to connecting exceptional healthcare professionals with meaningful opportunities serving those who served.

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