Job Abstract

Job Overview:

An Academic Radiation Physicist ensures the quality of care in the use of radiation–producing sources and imaging equipment, and engages in academic activity by supporting clinical research protocols and participating in teaching activities. Responsibilities of the Radiation Physicist shall be subject to the direction of the Chief of Physics and the local hospital leadership. An academic title will be requested at the appropriate academic rank, depending on the candidate’s credentials.

Qualifications:

Required:

• A Ph.D. in medical physics, physics, or related fields is preferred. Will accept applicants with board certifications in process having a minimum of: MS in Medical Physics or equivalent field with Part 1 of ABR exam completed.
• The successful candidate must be board certified/eligible with demonstrated successful clinical experience within an academic medical center. Board-eligible candidates must be enrolled in or have completed medical physics residency program.
• Experiences with conventional radiotherapy, 3-D and IMRT treatment planning, high and low dose rate brachytherapy; knowledge of Linac operations and functions, knowledge of various special procedures (external beam and brachytherapy); and strong commitment to patient care, education and clinical research are all required.

Preferred:

• Preference of consideration will be given to candidates who have clinical experiences and has completed a CAMPEP accredited residency program.
• Strong communication skills and clinical experiences with demonstrated ability to work independently is strongly preferred.

Essential Functions

• Conduct all aspects of radiation oncology physics responsibilities including, but not limited to equipment calibration and commissioning, clinical support, maintenance of appropriate quality assurance for equipment and treatment delivery, compliance with radiation safety and licensing issues, treatment planning, dosimetry planning and quality assurance.
• Provide radiation services of the highest standard of professionalism and in accordance with established benchmarks for quality, safety, and efficiency.
• Radiation services will be provided at Robert Wood Johnson University Hospitals at New Brunswick (primary), Hamilton, and Somerset of New Jersey, RWJBH Medical Centers at Jersey City and Clara Maass of New Jersey, RWJBH Newark Beth Israel Medical Center, and University Hospital in Newark of New Jersey.
• Maintain productivity by full participation in Division clinical workload in accordance with established productivity benchmarks set by the Chief of Physics and/or local hospital leadership.
• Participate in the development of clinical protocols and enrollment of patients to clinical trials.
• Participate in teaching activities for medical and physics residents, dosimetrist and therapist students as well as targeted lectures to attending physicians in your area of expertise, in support of the educational mission of Rutgers Cancer Institute, radiation oncology residency program, CAMPEP accredited medical physics residency program, and CAMPEP accredited medical physics certificate program. Teaching activities can include involvement in curriculum and course development as well as mentoring of students or residents in preparation of abstracts, case reports, or review articles.
• Participate in the recruitment efforts of faculty, fellows and staff.
• Participation in mandatory meetings required by the Rutgers Cancer Institute, the Hospital(s), the School/ Department and regulatory bodies.
• Attend to other responsibilities as reasonably assigned by the Chief and/or local hospital leadership.

Other Duties:

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.