MEDICAL PHYSICIST

School of Medicine

Established in 1930, Duke University School of Medicine is the youngest of the nation's top medical schools. Ranked sixth among medical schools in the nation, the School takes pride in being an inclusive community of outstanding learners, investigators, clinicians, and staff where interdisciplinary collaboration is embraced and great ideas accelerate translation of fundamental scientific discoveries to improve human health locally and around the globe. Composed of more than 2,600 faculty physicians and researchers, nearly 2,000 students, and more than 6,200 staff, the Duke University School of Medicine along with the Duke University School of Nursing, and Duke University Health System comprise Duke Health, a world-class academic medical center. The Health System encompasses Duke University Hospital, Duke Regional Hospital, Duke Raleigh Hospital, Duke Health Integrated Practice, Duke Primary Care, Duke Home Care and Hospice, Duke Health and Wellness, and multiple affiliations.

The Department of Radiation Oncology is seeking highly motivated applicants for a Medical Physics staff physicist position supporting our clinical missions at one of our affiliate locations. The facility is equipped with TrueBeam machine - all with onboard kV/MV radiograph/CBCT for IGRT and gated treatment, photon and electron capabilities, ARIA information system, and Eclipse planning system.

The successful candidate may provide a wide range of radiation therapy physics services and support including, but not limited to, treatment planning and delivery, SBRT, IMRT/IGRT, equipment acceptance/commissioning, quality assurance, and chart checking. In addition, this position is expected to be the radiation safety officer for the affiliate site and contribute to clinical projects and initiatives for the Duke system and serve in internal/external committees and organizations.

The qualified candidate should have a Masters or PhD in Medical Physics or related degree, be ABR board certified, and have proven clinical experience. Must be a team player with strong communication and interpersonal skills. Knowledge and experience of the following:

• practical applications of using radiation biology and protection
• major treatment planning systems and patient information systems for all kinds of treatment planning
• all aspects of therapy physics QA
• acceptance testing and commissioning for treatment machines and measurement devices

Minimum Qualifications

Education

Minimum of Master's degree from a CAMPEP (Commission on Accreditation of Medical Physics Education Program, Inc.) certified medical physics program OR PhD degree in Physics, Engineering, Biosciences, Radiological Sciences, or related field with certification from a CAMPEP certified program for therapeutic medical physics.

Experience

Successful completion of two year clinical residency training in OR AN EQUIVALENT COMBINATION OF RELEVANT EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE radiation therapy physics from a CAMPEP certified program. Board certification in the field of therapeutic medical physics by American Board of Radiology, or equivalent as defined by American Association of Physicists in Medicine (AAPM) within 3 years after completing the residency training Ability to work flexible hours and travel.

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