About Our Company We’re a physician-led, patient-centric network committed to simplifying health care and bringing a more connected kind of care. Our primary, multispecialty, and urgent care providers serve millions of patients in traditional practices, patients' homes and virtually through VillageMD and our operating companies Village Medical, Village Medical at Home, Summit Health, CityMD, and Starling Physicians. When you join our team, you become part of a compassionate community of people who work hard every day to make health care better for all. We are innovating value-based care and leveraging integrated applications, population insights and staffing expertise to ensure all patients have access to high-quality, connected care services that provide better outcomes at a reduced total cost of care. Please Note: We will only contact candidates regarding your applications from one of the following domains: @summithealth.com, @citymd.net, @villagemd.com, @villagemedical.com, @westmedgroup.com, @starlingphysicians.com, or @bmctotalcare.com.
Job Description Acceptance/Commissioning of radiation therapy machines/software/equipment
Continuous quality assurance and dosimetry calibration of various equipment, external beam radiation, brachytherapy, CT simulator and Treatment Planning System.
External beam treatment planning (3D, IMRT, VMAT, SBRT and SRS) using Varian treatment planning system.
HDR Brachytherapy planning and treatment.
Physics support for SBRT, SRS, HDR and 4DCT.
Performs and evaluates patient related dosimetric measurements
Implementation of state and federal regulations.
Active participation in quality assurance programs
Accessibility to RTT and dosimetry staff for set up and delivery advice
Close interaction with SMG and IT staff
Close interaction with Varian for Truebeam maintenance and troubleshooting
Assistance to other health care professionals in optimizing the balance between the beneficial and deleterious effects of radiation; Compliance with applicable federal and state regulations
Active participation in software and/or hardware consideration and/or purchase
Develop and/or improve electronic and/or paper charting of all special procedures
Participate actively in the periodic recurring departmental accreditation process with national oversight body (APEX, ACR or ACRO)
Frequent collaboration with all clinical staff in SMG Department of Radiation Oncology
Protection of the patient and others from potentially harmful or excessive radiation; Measurement and characterization of radiation; Participate in the establishment of protocols to ensure safe, timely and accurate patient treatment planning and delivery
Conduct radiation safety education courses as required for all departmental staff
Performance of radiation exposure monitoring program within the department
Active participation in department’s clinical quality assurance endeavors
Education, Certification, Computer and Training Requirements Certification in the specific subfield(s) of medical physics with its associated medical health physics aspects by an appropriate national certifying body and abides by the certifying body's requirements for continuing education.
Ph.D/MS in physics, medical physics, radiological physics, medical health physics, or equivalent disciplines from an accredited college or university
One year of clinical experience in a Radiation Oncology department
Proficiency in following modalities: External beam planning, including 2D, 3D, IMRT, gating Specialized EBRT to include SBRT and/or SRS High dose rate brachytherapy Radionuclide handling and/or therapy BC/BE with certification by either: The American Board of Radiology; or The American Board of Medical Physics
Travel Ability to commute to satellite offices as needed
Pay Range:
$187,616.00 - $234,520.00 Annual
About Our Commitment Total Rewards at VillageMD Our team members are essential to our mission to reshape healthcare through the power of connection. VillageMD highly values the critical role that health and wellness play in the lives of our team members and their families. Participation in VillageMD’s benefit platform includes Medical, Dental, Life, Disability, Vision, FSA coverages and a 401k savings plan.
Equal Opportunity Employer Our Company provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to, and does not discriminate on the basis of, race, color, religion, creed, gender/sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression (including transgender status), national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, pregnancy, military status, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, and local laws.
We’re a physician-led, patient-centric network committed to simplifying health care and bringing a more connected kind of care. Our primary, multispecialty, and urgent care providers serve millions of patients in traditional practices, patients' homes and virtually through VillageMD and our operating companies Village Medical, Village Medical at Home, Summit Health, CityMD and Starling Physicians. When you join our team, you become part of a compassionate community of people who work hard every day to make health care better for all. We are innovating value-based care and leveraging integrated applications, population insights and staffing expertise to ensure all patients have access to high-quality, connected care services that provide better outcomes at a reduced total cost of care. The work we do is changing the lives of our patients, our communities, and each other. Join us as we deliver the care we want to see in the world. Together, we can create better outcomes for all.
