The Department of Radiation Oncology at the University of Minnesota is seeking a Medical Physicist. We are seeking candidates with experience in teaching and in scholarly productivity.

This is a unique opportunity to provide Medical Physics support to the Department of Radiation Oncology at M Health Fairview’s University of Minnesota Medical Center (UMMC) and the University of Minnesota’s Veterinary Medical Center.

Position Highlights:

• Join a team of 9 physicists, 2 physics residents, and 7 dosimetrists.
• Participate in all aspects of radiation therapy physics including commissioning of new units (e.g. EDGE), linac and patient specific QA, treatment planning, brachytherapy, and radiosurgery.
• Contribute to teaching and research programs within the department.

Located on the east bank of the Mississippi River in Minneapolis, the equipment at UMMC includes Accuray Radixact, Varian TrueBeam, Elekta Synergy (scheduled to be replaced within the next year), Elekta GammaKnife Icon, Elekta Flexitron HDR unit, and a Philips big bore CT scanner. Treatment planning systems include Pinnacle, Eclipse, Oncentra, Precision, and GammaPlan. Surface Image Guided Radiation Therapy is employed using the C-RAD system on the C-Arm linacs. Mosaiq R &V and Epic records are used throughout the system. There is active research in SBRT (lung, liver, and spine), TBI, TSET, HDR and LDR brachytherapy, including eye plaque and GammaTile brain implants, quantitative imaging, radiobiology, immunotherapy for solid tumors, and translational oncology.

The University of Minnesota’s Veterinary Medical Center (VMC) is a full service specialty hospital in St Paul (4.5 miles from UMMC) that currently houses the only veterinary linear accelerator in the state of MN.

The veterinary radiation oncology service benefits from a close and highly collaborative relationship Department of Radiation Oncology in the Medical School. The VMC purchased a new Varian EDGE with HDMLC, high intensity mode, and perfect pitch couch. Eclipse, ARIA and Velocity will support planning and delivery. The expected installation completion date for the EDGE is estimated to be January 2023.

About the Department:

The Department of Radiation Oncology houses a CAMPEP accredited Medical Physics Graduate program (M.S. and Ph.D.), a CAMPEP accredited Medical Physics residency program, and a Radiation Oncology Medical Residency program. Physics faculty are expected to participate in didactic teaching in graduate and residency programs, advise MS and PhD students, and serve on the graduate examination committees. Learn more about the department here: https://med.umn.edu/radiationoncology.

Qualifications:

• Doctoral degree in Physics or Medical Physics.
• ABR board eligible/certified.
• Ability to receive work authorization in the United States from the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services and maintain legal status according to the requirements of the VISA.

This role is dually employed and applicants should complete the corresponding application for this position here: https://hr.myu.umn.edu/jobs/ext/351780

Benefits Highlights

Our benefits package was recently recognized for its competitive and inclusive nature. Some highlights include:

• Comprehensive medical and dental insurance plans
• As a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization, we are a qualified employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program
• Best in industry 401K employer contribution
• Concierge services and a well-being allowance

More information can be found here: UMN Benefits and M Physicians Benefits.

M Health and Clinical Partnerships

Providers practice at affiliated locations under the M Health Fairview shared care delivery system. This partnership represents a collaboration between University of Minnesota Physicians, University of Minnesota Medical Center and Fairview Health Services to build a nationally known academic health system that combines academic and community resources to provide the very best clinical care to patients and communities, while also supporting research and education across the joint healthcare delivery system.

University of Minnesota

The University of Minnesota is among the largest and most prestigious public research universities in the nation. The University Medical School is a world-class institution with a long history of leadership and discoveries that have changed the practice of medicine. The nearly 3,000 outstanding faculty members are committed to achieving excellence in research, clinical care, and developing the next generation of health professionals.

Community Information

We are based in Minneapolis and consistently ranked as one of the best places to live in America by U.S. News & World Report. The Minneapolis-St. Paul area offers a high quality of life and a low cost of living. You'll find excellent school systems, a robust economy, an award-winning culinary scene, museums of all types, outstanding theaters, and a reliable international airport. If you love the outdoors, you can enjoy all four seasons with the plethora of lakes, parks, and some of the country's best bike trails!

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• Greater Minneapolis – St. Paul Metropolitan Area

M Physicians offers competitive salary and excellent benefits and provides you with the opportunity to enhance your career in the exciting field of health care through rewarding and challenging assignments and the opportunities for advancement.

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment.

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Questions: Please email Samantha Wormley, Physician Sourcing Specialist at swormley10@umphysicians.umn.edu

About University of Minnesota Physicians

For more than two decades, University of Minnesota Physicians (M Physicians) has been the multi-specialty group practice for the University of Minnesota Medical School faculty. We serve the land grant mission of the University by providing high quality, innovative and leading-edge care to patients across the state of Minnesota and beyond.We have world-leading experts in a broad range of specialties and primary care, are committed to the discovery of cures and treatments and provide patients access to the latest evidence-based care. University of Minnesota Physicians owns and operates specialty and family medicine clinics, employs more than 1,200 physicians and 2,400 providers and staff, and contributes a significant portion of operating revenue to support the University of Minnesota Medical School’s research and education priorities.

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