The Department of Radiation Oncology at the Medical University of South Carolina is recruiting for a faculty position with academic ranking for a motivated radiation oncology physicist. The successful candidate will be expected to participate in all facets of our radiation oncology physics program, including clinical support, QA, teaching, clinical projects, and periodic support of our satellite sites.

Candidates should be eligible for board certification by the American Board of Radiology (ABR).  Candidates currently enrolled in CAMPEP accredited medical physics residency programs (graduating summer 2023) will be considered.  Experience with Varian TrueBeam accelerators, Eclipse treatment planning, Elekta HDR, Gamma Knife, and Accuray RadiXact is desirable.  An M.S. or Ph.D. degree in Medical Physics or in a related field is required. In addition, programing skills, and enthusiasm for the latest technology would position the candidate very well for upcoming clinical/research projects.

The Radiation Oncology Department at MUSC is dynamic and growing.  Current clinical faculty staffing at the main campus includes seven radiation oncologists and seven physicists. In addition, we have five dosimetrists and dedicated IT support. The division of Medical Physics has a CAMPEP accredited radiation oncology physics residency program with two physics residents. The department of Radiation Oncology also supports six medical residents. Treatment equipment includes two Varian TrueBeams plus one Varian TrueBeam STx with HD MLC, two Siemens Somatom Confidence RT Pro CT simulators with Varian RGSC (Respiration Gating for Scanners), Varian RPM (Real-time Position Management) and VisionRT OSMS (optical surface monitoring system) motion management systems, one Accuray RadiXact,  Elekta Flexitron HDR (construction of a dedicated brachytherapy suite planned for 2023/2024), Varian VariSeed LDR with QuickLink (I125/Pd103/Cs131), and one Gamma Knife Perfexion (upgrade to new GK machine-Esprit planned for 2023/2024).  Treatment planning systems utilized are Eclipse with ARIA record and verify system, RayStation, Gamma Plan, and Nucletron Oncentra. The eye plaque planning with Plaque Simulator(I-125), or Gamma Tile(Cs-131) supported by MIM is offered. Other equipment and software include IBA scanning systems, Mobius, Velocity, SNC QA devices, and a broad variety of other physics instrumentation. MUSC Radiation Oncology treats approximately 1300 patients per year and is the only program in South Carolina providing total body irradiation (TBI) and total skin electron treatment (TSET).

MUSC is located on the highly desirable southeast Atlantic coast in the beautiful and historic city of Charleston. This pleasant and enjoyable area offers a wide variety of outdoor activities. It has been named by Conde Nast as the best small city in America in 2020 and best city in the United Sates by Travel and Leisure for 10 years in a row. 

To apply, visit Careers at Medical University of South Carolina and search for Job No. R-0000000946. Please attach a cover letter, curriculum vitae, and contact information for three references to your application. Appointment rank will be commensurate with academic accomplishments and experience.

For additional information and questions, please contact Jean Peng, PhD, Chief Physicist, via email: pengl@musc.edu

MUSC Radiation Oncology Website : https://medicine.musc.edu/departments/radiation-oncology 

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The MUSC Campus is located in Charleston, South Carolina, and is easily accessible to all the amenities that a regional hub city has to offer. MUSC is an academic health system, an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity/Disabled/Veterans Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national or ethnic origin, age, status as an individual with a disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, or other protected classes under the law. As the clinical health system of the Medical University of South Carolina, MUSC Health is dedicated to delivering the highest quality patient care available, while training generations of competent, compassionate health care providers to serve the people of South Carolina and beyond. Comprising some 1,600 beds, more than 100 outreach sites, the MUSC College of Medicine, the physicians’ practice plan, and nearly 275 telehealth locations, MUSC Health owns and operates eight hospitals situated in Charleston, Chester, Florence, Lancaster and Marion counties. In 2019, for the fifth consecutive year, U.S. News & World Report named MUSC Health the No. 1 hospital in South Carolina.

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