Bassett Healthcare Network - Senior Medical Physicist - Radiation Oncology
Bassett Healthcare Network
Application
Details
Posted: 01-Sep-23
Location: Cooperstown, New York
Type: Career Positions
Salary: Based on experience.
Categories:
Medical Physics: Radiation Oncology
Certifications:
Therapeutic Radiology (TR)
Sector:
Hospital
Required Education:
Masters
Job Title
Physician – Senior Medical Physicist – Radiation Oncology
Overview
Bassett Healthcare Network, a progressive, academic health system in central New York, major teaching affiliate of Columbia University, is seeking a Senior Medical Physicist to join our staff.
Description
Bassett Healthcare Network, a rural academic health system in central New York and major teaching affiliate of ColumbiaUniversity, is seeking an experienced Medical Physicist to join an outstanding team in the department of Radiation Oncology to expand high quality, patient-oriented care. The Bassett Healthcare Network has ASTRO-APEX Accredited radiation oncology treatment facilities in Cooperstown, and Oneonta, NY. This position will involve equal coverage of our Cooperstown and Oneonta sites with the Chief Physicist. The travel time is approximately 30 minutes between the clinics.
Job Description & Responsibilities
Join an established group of Physicists and Dosimetrists
Full spectrum of radiation oncology services include:
IMRT, IGRT, 3D conformal therapy, SRS, SBRT, low dose and high dose rate brachytherapy, radio embolization, and radiopharmaceuticals
Equipment at Cooperstown Campus:
Varian Tru-Beam, Phillips Big Bore 16-slice CT simulator, Varian-BRAVOS multichannel HDR after loader, Eclipse planning system and ARIA electronic record and dosimetry services
Equipment in Oneonta:
Varian 23ix and dosimetry services with plan for upgrade
Salary Range: $213,750 - $312,499. This compensation range represents Bassett Healthcare’s good faith belief of the compensation range at the time of this posting or advertisement. Salary is based on a variety of factors, including, but not limited to, qualifications, experience, education, licenses, specialty, training, and fair market evaluation based on industry standards
Responsibilities will include quality assurance, taking part in departmental quality initiatives, overseeing and taking a role in the planning process for external beam and brachytherapy patients. This position will report to the Chief Physicist and the Chief of Radiation Oncology
Bassett Medical Center provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related condition), age, national origin or ancestry, citizenship, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression (including transgender status), genetic predisposition or carrier status, military or veteran status, familial status, status as a victim of domestic violence, or any other status protected by law.
With its abundance of recreational and cultural pleasures, central New York provides a great place to live for both individuals and families. There is a strong feeling of community within this region, which attracts people from all over the country.
This vast region offers the best of both worlds. The surrounding areas have an abundance of lakes, streams and mountains that form the Catskill Mountain Range and the Adirondack State Park. Cooperstown, where Bassett Medical Center is located, is only an hour and a half away from Albany, the state capital. Syracuse, Boston, Montreal, and New York City can be easily reached for convenient weekend getaways to enjoy a range of cultural and leisure activities.
Bassett’s eight-county service area encompasses the counties of Chenango, Delaware, Fulton, Herkimer, Madison, Montgomery, Otsego and Schoharie, and is bordered by the cities of Albany, Utica, Syracuse and Binghamton. The six hospitals in the Bassett Healthcare Network include Bassett Medical Center in Cooperstown, A.O. Fox Hospital in Oneonta, Cobleskill Regional Hospital, Little Falls Hospital, O’Connor Hospital in Delhi, and Tri-Town Regional Hospital in Sidney. Twenty-eight... regional outpatient health centers stretch north to Herkimer, west to Hamilton, to Delanson in the east, and southern most to Walton.
The National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum, the Fenimore Art Museum, the Farmer’s Museum, and the Glimmerglass Opera are just a few of the cultural opportunities located in Cooperstown.
The central New York region experiences the variety and magnificence of the four seasons with corresponding variations in temperature and precipitation. Residents and visitors alike enjoy the beautiful summer nights, breathtaking autumns, and enchanting snowfalls, which make year round activities a delight.
Bassett is committed to helping our staff achieve balance between professional and family life.
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