Clinical Medical Physicist II

About the role

At Florida Cancer Specialists & Research Institute, we believe our people are our strength and we invest in them. In addition to having a positive impact on the people and communities we serve, associates benefit from significant professional opportunities, career advancement, training and competitive wages. Offering competitive salaries and comprehensive benefits packages to include tuition reimbursement, 401-K match, pet and legal insurance.

Since 1984, Florida Cancer Specialists & Research Institute has built a national reputation for excellence. With over 250 physicians, 220 nurse practitioners and physician assistants and nearly 100 locations in our network. Utilizing innovative clinical research, cutting-edge technologies, and advanced treatments, we are committed to providing world-class cancer care. Recognized by the American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO) with a national Clinical Trials Participation Award, FCS offers patients access to more clinical trials than any private oncology practice in Florida. Patients have access to ground-breaking therapies in a community setting and may participate in national clinical research studies of drugs and treatment protocols. In the past five years, the majority of new cancer drugs approved for use in the U.S. were studied in clinical trials with FCS participation prior to approval. Through our partnership with Sarah Cannon, we are one of the largest clinical research organizations in the United States. Often, FCS leads the nation in initiating research studies and offering ground-breaking new therapies to patients.

Responsibilities

• Perform day-to-day clinical physics and dosimetry activities related to the operations of the Florida Cancer Specialist Radiation Oncology Centers under the direction of the Director of Medical Physics.
• The physics and dosimetry team provides technical services to meet the organizational mission of high quality and safety in the delivery of effective and efficient clinical radiation oncology care.
• Implementation of new equipment and modalities, consultation with physicians, as well as treatment plan development and implementation in collaboration with members of the radiation oncology team (physicians, dosimetrists, therapists, and nursing staff).
• Quality assurance of treatment delivery and systems.
• Provides support and technical review of Clinical Medical Physics I operations.
• Travel between radiation oncology centers (approx. 25 miles) may be required.
• Demonstrates working knowledge of all facets of role, relevant regulations, and organizational and departmental policies and procedures.
• Performs other duties and projects as assigned.
• Performs all duties in accordance with regulatory requirements and organizational policies and procedures.

Qualifications

• Education: Master's Degree or Ph.D.
• Certifications/Licenses: Florida Licensure is mandatory (FL TRP required); ABR certification in therapeutic radiologic physics is required; Valid state Driver’s License for travel to satellite offices and offsite meetings; Compliance with the company Driver Safety Operations and Motor Vehicle Records Check Policy is required.
• Previous Experience: At