Radiation Oncology, Chief of Physics - Advanced Radiation Oncology (SRS/SBRT, Varian TrueBeam)

Job Description

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Northwest Permanente is seeking a Board-Certified Medical Physicist to serve as Chief of Physics for our expanding Radiation Oncology program.

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This is a key leadership role responsible for overseeing all clinical physics operations while guiding strategic growth and innovation. You will work alongside a collaborative, multidisciplinary team and play a central role in shaping the future of cancer care within one of the nations leading integrated health systems.

Radiation Oncology Program \n

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• Team: 9 Radiation Oncologists, 5 Physicists, 7 Dosimetrists, 19 Therapists
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• Technology: \n
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  • 4 Varian TrueBeam linacs (HDMLC & Millennium MLC)
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  • 6DOF couches, ExacTrac Dynamic, Surface Guidance systems
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  • ARIA / Eclipse EMR & planning system
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  • Brainlab Elements
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• Clinical Capabilities: \n
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  • SRS/SBRT programs
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  • HDR brachytherapy
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• Expansion: \n
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  • 5th linac
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  • Orthovoltage (Xstrahl)
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  • Second CT simulator
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Key Responsibilities \n

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• Provide leadership and oversight of all clinical physics operations, including QA/QC programs
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• Supervise and mentor medical physics staff and support dosimetry functions
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• Deliver clinical expertise in:\n
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  • SRS / SBRT
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  • VMAT, IMRT, IGRT
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  • HDR brachytherapy
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• Lead equipment selection, commissioning, and maintenance
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• Drive strategic planning and technology adoption locally and across the Kaiser Permanente system
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What You Can Expect \n

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• Highly experienced, collaborative clinical team
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• Physician-friendly Epic EMR system
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• Opportunity for ongoing leadership advancement
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• Eligibility for Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)
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Minimum Qualifications \n

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• ABR Board Certification (or equivalent) in Therapeutic Medical Physics
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• Minimum 5 years of clinical Radiation Oncology experience
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• Strong experience with:\n
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  • Varian platforms (TrueBeam, ARIA/Eclipse)
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  • Brainlab systems
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• Experience with SRS/SBRT commissioning and HDR preferred
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• Demonstrated leadership, communication, and team-building skills
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Compensation & Benefits \n

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• Total Rewards Value: $322,200 $374,500
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Comprehensive Benefits Include:

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• Generous 21% employer-funded retirement/pension contributions
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• Competitive salary not tied to production
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• Pathway to physician shareholder status
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• Medical, dental, and life insurance (primarily employer-paid)
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• Paid time off and annual education leave + CME allowance
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• Full professional liability coverage
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• 100% reimbursement for board certification and CME
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Additional Incentives:

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• Relocation assistance up to $15,000
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