Details
Posted: 11-May-22
Location: Waco, Texas
Salary: Open
Categories:
Allied Health
Internal Number: f2fcdc5a-51e2-4aa4-b95b-3dd21a904f04
Overview:
Texas Oncology requires employees to be fully vaccinated for COVID-19 as defined by the CDC, subject to applicable, verified accommodation requests. Texas Oncology is seeking qualified candidates for an exciting Certified Medical Physicist to join our Waco, TX Team! The successful candidate will be part of a physics group consisting of 12 physicists, a physics resident, and 17 dosimetrists covering eight facilities in the Central Texas region. This group supports 9 radiation oncologists in a busy practice setting. The position will primarily provide medical physics coverage for the Waco Cancer Center.
With more than 400 physicians and over 170 sites of service Texas Oncology is a pioneer in community-based cancer treatment and is united in healing with US Oncology, one of the country's foremost cancer treatment and research networks. You will appreciate the opportunity to collaborate with other network physicists who are eager to share their expertise.
Waco is home to Baylor University. Waco is a smaller city with a vibrant vibe, and is well situated between Austin and the Dallas/Ft. Worth metroplex. The region is well suited for outdoor enthusiasts.
Texas Oncology encourages continuing professional education and offers a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, life, short- and long-term disability insurance and 401(k).
Texas Oncology is part of the US Oncology Network and is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, or national origin.
Responsibilities:
Responsibilities will include: - All aspects of radiation oncology physics, including quality assurance, external beam, and brachytherapy clinical support.
- The Waco clinic houses Varian 23iX and 21CD linacs, GammaMed Plus HDR, and busy SBRT and SRS programs. Treatment planning is performed in Eclipse.
- There are plans to replace the 21CD unit with a TrueBeam and replace the GammaMed with an Elekta HDR unit.
Qualifications:
Qualified candidates will have a: - MS or PhD in Medical Physics or closely related field and board certification by the ABR.
- The position requires licensure in the state of Texas.