CHIEF Medical Physicist

Job Details Job Location: RAD ONC Peoria - Peoria, AZ 85381 Position Type: Full Time Education Level: 4 Year Degree Travel Percentage: Up to 50% Job Shift: Day Job Category: Health Care Job Summary The Chief of Physics provides strategic, clinical, operational, and regulatory leadership for the Radiation Oncology Physics program at Arizona Center for Cancer Care. This position oversees medical physics services, quality assurance, radiation safety, equipment commissioning, compliance, accreditation readiness, and staff development. Duties and responsibilities Directs and oversees all medical physics activities within the Radiation Oncology Center. Supervises and evaluates medical physicists, dosimetrists and associated staff. Directs the institutional radiation safety program to protect patients, staff and the public. Collaborates with physicians, dosimetrists, therapists, and administrators. Leads accreditation, inspection, and audit preparation. Maintains documentation and ensure operations meet Arizona DHS standards. Oversees compliance with regulatory and accreditation standards. Knowledgeable of Radiation Safety and Compliancy. Develops and manage comprehensive QA programs for radiation treatment planning and delivery equipment. Develops departmental goals, quality initiatives, and strategic plans. Leads QA, equipment commissioning, calibration, and performance monitoring. Supports advanced treatment techniques including IMRT, VMAT, IGRT, and SBRT. Ensures safe and accurate delivery of radiation therapy treatments. Oversees the procurement, acceptance testing, commissioning, and calibration of advanced therapeutic machinery. Supports research, education, and technology implementation. Direct reports Medical Physicists Medical Dosimetrists Physics Assistants EEO Statement Arizona Center for Cancer Careprovides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training. Qualifications Master’s degree (MS) or Doctorate (PhD) in Medical Physics or related field required. Minimum seven years of progressive clinical medical physics experience required. Minimum three years of leadership experience required. Advanced knowledge of Siemens-Varian ARIA required; Version 18 or higher preferred. Licensure and Certifications ABR certification in Therapeutic Medical Physics required. Working conditions Works onsite in an office or clinical setting. Exposure to radiation-producing equipment occurs in accordance with established safety practices and regulatory requirements. The role may require participation in on-call support, equipment commissioning, and troubleshooting activities as needed. Emphasizes collaboration with various stakeholders. Necessitates effective communication and teamwork. Functions in a fast-paced environment. May require flexibility in working hours. Requires adherence to safety protocols and compliance with healthcare regulations. Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation for travel between locations. Physical requirements Must be able to lift 25 lbs. Must be able to sit, stand and walk for extended periods of time. Must be able to bend, kneel, crawl and twist as needed. Must be able to see, hear, type, and speak. Must be able to reach and pull. #J-18808-Ljbffr