Chief Medical Physicist

Exciting Opportunity: Chief Medical Physicist at UPMC Hillman Cancer Center


Are you an experienced medical physicist looking to lead a dynamic team in a cutting-edge cancer center? UPMC Hillman Cancer Center in Williamsport, PA, is seeking a Chief Medical Physicist to join our progressive and technologically advanced facility.


Why Join UPMC Hillman Cancer Center?

• Leadership Role : Provide guidance and leadership to a dedicated team, including one physicist and two dosimetrists.
• Advanced Technology : Work with state-of-the-art equipment and techniques such as IMRT, IGRT, SRS, SBRT with CBCT/OBI, 4D CT, and organ motion management.
• Comprehensive Responsibilities : Oversee all clinical medical physics services, including equipment calibration, quality assurance, and compliance with radiation safety and regulatory requirements.
• Professional Growth : Be part of a network of 26 cancer centers, offering numerous opportunities for professional development and collaboration.

Key Responsibilities:

• Clinical Support : Conduct all aspects of radiation therapy physics, ensuring high-quality patient care.
• Equipment Management : Perform calibration, commissioning, and maintenance of radiation therapy equipment.
• Quality Assurance : Maintain rigorous quality assurance programs for equipment and treatment delivery.
• Regulatory Compliance : Ensure compliance with NRC and state regulations, as well as ACRO and AAPM guidelines.
• Team Leadership : Lead and mentor the physics team, fostering a collaborative and innovative work environment.

Facility and Equipment:

• Varian Linacs : EDGE (New), Trilogy, Varisource HDR
• GE Lightspeed CT Simulator
• Software : Aria-EMR, Eclipse-Planning, Rad Calc, RPM motion management system, Oncentra

Qualifications:

• Education: A Master's or PhD degree in Medical Physics
• Experience: Five (5) years of clinical experience is required.
• Certification: American Board of Radiology in Radiation Therapy Physics or Radiological Physics

Must meet qualified expert criteria defined by the Nuclear Regulatory Commission and/or State radiation agency.


Licensure, Certifications, and Clearances:

• American Board of Radiology - Therapeutic Medical Physics
• Act 31 Child Abuse Reporting with renewal
• Act 33 with renewal
• Act 34 with renewal
• Act 73 FBI Clearance with renewal

UPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran