Job Title: Director of Physics, Radiation Oncology

Job ID: JR1406

Category: Radiation Therapy

Organization: Beth Israel Lahey Health

Facility: Lahey Hospital & Medical Center – 41 Burlington Mall Road, Burlington, MA 01805

Link to job posting: https://jobs.bilh.org/job/burlington/director-of-physics-radiation-oncology/169/37596408592

Job Description:

The position of Director of Physics, Radiation Oncology provides the pivotal interaction point between Administration and the Clinical Chair of Radiation Oncology with the rest of the department to assure that all technical aspects of the Radiation Oncology program are properly addressed in a safe manner.  The Director of Physics, Radiation Oncology supervises all medical physicists, dosimetrists, physicist assistants and accelerator engineers, and oversees all activities associated with dosimetric treatment planning, customized treatment aids and devices, brachytherapy treatments, Radiation Oncology quality assurance and safety culture, and machine maintenance.  Assures that both physics and dosimetry staff are properly trained and equipped to provide the necessary services for the Radiation Oncology program.  Though this interaction is primarily through the physics and dosimetry staff, it also extends to the medical staff and therapists.  The Director of Physics, Radiation Oncology ensures proper calibration of equipment, coordination of personnel resources to assure appropriate coverage of all programs including those requiring special physics/dosimetry attention, proper calibration and maintenance of department equipment and oversight of the Radiation Oncology treatment planning systems and procedures to assure accurate and precise implementation of the physician’s treatment directives.  The Director of Physics, Radiation Oncology is responsible for assuring compliance with all Federal, State, Joint Commission, CRCPD [Conference of Radiation Control Program Directors], ACR [American College of Radiology] practice standards guidelines, and maintaining appropriate records of all such requirements for their review and inspection.  The Director of Physics, Radiation Oncology also coordinates technology assessments and equipment specifications to meet program goals, and proper commissioning and integration of such technology into clinical use.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities including but not limited to:

1. Oversees and mentors radiation oncology medical physicists, medical dosimetrists, in-house radiation oncology engineer and physicist assistants.
2. Oversees and mentors Radiation Safety staff in matters relating to Radiation Oncology services.
3. Evaluates and co-develops departmental budgets, policies and procedures. 
4. Continually evaluates the daily workflow/operations and volume/productivity and physics/dosimetry resource utilization in relation to patient satisfaction and outcomes. 
5. Ensures appropriate coverage of Physics and Dosimetry across all sites of service. 
6. Maintains an outstanding rapport and collaborative working relationship with staff, peers, and physicians throughout the clinic. Leads customer service initiatives in all areas of responsibility – both internal and external referral relationships. Actively participates in meetings and committees both internal and external to the department.
7. Ensures that the quality of patient care and operations are defined, monitored, evaluated and communicated through collaboration with staff, physicians and other colleagues to evaluate delivery of care – establishes key indicators.
8. Leads efforts to ensure departmental compliance with The Joint Commission, federal, state and other regulatory standards.
9. Leads efforts to ensure compliance with relevant AAPM Task Group reports, Medical Physics Practice Guidelines and ACR accreditation standards.
10. Designs, develops, and administers training and development programs for department personnel incorporating QA/QI activities and patient safety measures. 
11. Leads strategic, IT, and Clinical process planning efforts for the department. 
12. Serves on appropriate committees including: Radiation Safety Committee, Cancer Committee, Department QA Committee, and Department Operations Committee.
13. Maintains strict adherence to Lahey Clinic Confidentiality Policy
14. Incorporates Lahey Clinic Guiding Principles, Mission Statement and Goals into daily activities.  
15. Complies with all Lahey Clinic Policies. 
16. Complies with behavioral expectations of the department and Lahey Clinic.
17. Maintains courteous and effective interactions with colleagues and patients.
18. Demonstrates an understanding of the job description, performance expectations and competency assessment
19. Demonstrates a commitment toward meeting and exceeding the needs of our customers and consistently adheres to Customer Service standards
20. Participates in departmental and/or interdepartmental quality improvement activities
21. Participates in and successfully completes Mandatory Education
22. Performs all other duties as needed or directed to meet the needs of the department

Minimum Qualifications: 

• Master’s Degree in Medical Physics or related field

Licensure, Certification & Registration: 

• Nationally recognized accreditation board including the American Board of Radiology in Therapeutic Radiological Physics (and succeeding category labels); Canadian College of Physicists in Medicine in Therapeutic Radiological Physics; and American Board of Medical Physics: Radiation Oncology Physics 
• NRC or State recognition as a Qualified Medical Physicist [QMP] in Radiation Oncology

Experience:

• 10 years of experience in Radiology Oncology Physics.

Skills, Knowledge & Abilities:

• Effective verbal and written communication skills
• Familiarity with state and federal regulations
• Proficiency with radiation therapy equipment and ability to evaluate same
• Strong familiarity with ACR Radiation Oncology accreditation requirements
• Capable of coordinating staffing schedules
• Capable of preparing and monitoring budgets and expenses
• Capable of managing a Quality Management Program and reviews

FLSA Status: Exempt

Scheduled Hours: 40

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About Lahey Hospital & Medical Center

At Lahey Hospital & Medical Center (LHMC), each one of our patients receives a personalized treatment plan, unique to their medical needs and risk factors. We combine advanced technology, research and medical education to provide the best care possible. At LHMC, you benefit from specialty resources at our medical centers and top-quality primary care services at community-based practices throughout northeastern Massachusetts.Our Burlington location serves more than 3,000 patients per day through our 334 inpatient hospital beds, our ambulatory care center, 24-hour emergency department and American College of Surgeons verified Level I Trauma Center.Our Peabody location includes a 24-hour emergency department and a 10-bed hospital. We serve more than 800 outpatients per day at this facility.LHMC is part of Beth Israel Lahey Health, a health care system that brings together academic medical centers and teaching hospitals, community and specialty hospitals, and more than 4,000 physicians and 35,000 employees in a shared mission to expand access to great care and advance the science and practice of medicine through groundbreaking research and education.

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