Radiation Therapy (PhD/MS) - Temple, TX and North Texas

The Division of Medical Physics for Baylor Scott and White Healthcare, Department of Radiation Oncology is seeking two (2) medical physicists to join our team and to support clinical operations. For Temple clinic, we are looking for a MS-Level Medical Physicist. For the North Texas region, we are looking for either MS or PhD-level Medical Physicist. These positions will be joining 3 PhD-level physicists, 5 MS-level physicists, 6 dosimetrists covering 7 clinics; Temple, Killeen, Waco, College Station, Waxahachie, Duncanville and Irving. 

These positions will be primarily a clinical position. The Temple, TX position will be working out of Baylor Scott and White at Temple, TX. The North Texas position will be joining another physicist and responsible for three sites, Waxahachie, Duncanville, and Irving. The Temple clinic is in the process of building a new clinic with two new TrueBeam linear accelerators and one new Siemens CT simulator.

The successful candidates will work with other members of the radiation oncology team to provide highest level of clinical service. Primary responsibility for this position include, but not limited to:

• Acceptance/commissioning of radiation therapy machines/software/equipment,
• Continual quality assurance (external beam, brachytherapy, and CT simulator) and dosimetry calibration of various equipment
• External beam treatment planning (3D, IMRT, VMAT, SBRT, and SRS) using Varian Eclipse treatment planning system and BrainLab iPlan and Element treatment planning system
• Brachytherapy (HDR and LDR)
• Physics support for SBRT, SRS, brachytherapy (HDR and LDR), 4DCT, and organ motion management.
• Performs and evaluates patient related dosimetric measurements to evaluate treatment quality
• Participates/leads in strategic planning and/or implementation of new policies
• Leads/participates/coordinates clinically related research projects
• Supervises state and federal regulatory compliance

The successful candidates need to have demonstrated clinical skills in these areas and has exceptional communication skills (oral and written) and operate independently with good clinical judgement. The successful candidates will directly report to the Director of Medical Physics in Temple, TX. These positions will require the following minimum criteria:

• MS/PhD in Medical Physics, Physics, Nuclear Engineering or other related physical science degree
• Passed or eligible to take part 1 of ABR board certification
• Must have Medical Physicist License (full or temporary license) by the Texas Medical Board before the start date
• Completed CAMPEP-accredited clinical residency training

The successful candidate will join a rapidly growing and dynamic division of nine full-time physicists (accounting for Central and North Texas), five dosimetrists and four physics residents. Along with four radiation oncology residents, Baylor Scott and White Health has thirteen Radiation Oncologists with significant experience in a wide variety of specializations. The Physics Division provides physics support for Baylor Scott and White Health Radiation Oncology operations at many sites in the heart of Texas: Temple, Killeen, Waco, Waxahachie, Irving, Duncanville, and College Station.

Baylor Scott & White Health (BSWH) is the largest not-for-profit health care system in Texas and one of the largest in the United States.  With a commitment to and a track record of innovation, collaboration, integrity and compassion for the patient, BSWH stands to be one of the nation’s exemplary health care organizations.  Our mission is to serve all people by providing personalized health and wellness through exemplary care, education and research as a Christian ministry of healing. Joining our team is not just accepting a job, it’s accepting a calling!

Contact: Rene.Depoy@BSWHealth.org