We are seeking a qualified Director of Medical Physics to join our team. The Director of Physics will supervise and work in concert with two Master degreed Board-Certified Physicists and three Certified Medical Dosimetrists. The Director of Physics will be responsible for overseeing the operations of all clinical Medical Physics services that are provided at the NLCI; actively conducting all aspects of the Radiation Oncology physics services including regular quality assurance testing for equipment and treatment delivery and dosimetry calibration of radiation therapy equipment; compliance with radiation safety and licensing issues; providing clinical support to others including treatment planning; dosimetry and clinical implementation of IMRT / VMAT/ SRS/ SBRT, as well as 4DCT and gated radiation therapy. The successful candidate should have demonstrated clinical skills in these areas and is expected to function independently with excellent oral and communication skills. It’s imperative that this candidate be able to work alongside others in a total team environment.

Equipment

Varian Truebeam, Trilogy and IX linear accelerators;  BrainLab Exactrac system; GE CT Simulator; Bravos High Dose Rate Afterloader;  Varian Eclipse and BrainLab Elements treatment planning systems; ARIA version 16 

Qualifications

Ph.D. Degree in Physics or Medical Physics preferred

ABR/ABNP Certification in Therapeutic Radiological Physics and at least 7 years of clinical experience in Therapeutic Medical Physics preferred.

Should meet qualified expert criteria as defined by the Nuclear Regulatory Commission and the Louisiana State Department of Environmental Quality