The Medical Physicist at WMCHealth provides all reasonable aspects of Medical Physics support to Radiation Therapy as a scientific and technical expert for the department. The physicist assures safe, effective, and accurate delivery of radiation to achieve desirable therapeutic results as prescribed by the Radiation Oncologist, by applying AAPM, ASTRO, and ACR recommendations. They must produce clear, appropriate documentation and communication to ensure high-quality patient care. This position maintains all applicable regulatory compliance and participates as needed in radiation safety efforts for the department and the Health System. The physicist participates in continuing education to stay abreast of progressive quality control methods, patient treatment techniques, and department management techniques. This position does not directly manage any other caregivers. Salary and appointment to the full-time medical school faculty is anticipated at rank level commensurate with training and experience. The faculty appointment would be for the New York Medical College (NYMC.)

Responsibilities:

Provides all medical physics services and related functions for Radiation Therapy services. Maintains the technical quality, calibration, and accuracy of radiation treatment equipment and hardware including but not limited to: all linear accelerators, on-board imaging systems, CT simulators, HDR brachytherapy, and all supporting quality-assurance equipment. Researches methods and techniques which enhance the precision and outcomes of radiation treatments. Develops education plans and disseminates this information to caregivers. Provides education to medical students, residents and fellows who rotate through the Department Provides specific patient services such as special physics consultations, special dosimetry consultations, and computerized treatment planning as needed. Supports departmental development initiatives such as participation in clinical trials, and student education opportunities. Assists in patient-care procedures as requested by the Radiation Oncologists. Submits timely and accurate physics charges and assists as needed in facilitating both internal and external billing inquiries Maintains familiarity with job-relevant CMS guidance. Performs routine activities including machine calibrations, equipment QA, treatment planning, dosimetry measurements and calculations, brachytherapy, and radiation safety. Maintain proper records and correspondence pertaining to quality control and quality assurance, calibration, radiation safety and compliance with State and Federal regulations and standards of accrediting bodies. Provides appropriate oversight as custodian of radioactive materials in Radiation Oncology. Serves as a member of, or provide reports to, the Radiation Safety Committee as necessary. Assists with maintenance of Department accreditation Identifies new projects, and with supervisor approval carries them out to completion Actively supports and participates in the research activities of the Department Qualifications/Requirements:

Experience:

At least three years of clinical radiation oncology physics working experience required for the staff medical physicist.

Education:

M.S. or Ph.D. in physics, medical physics or related field and If the candidate holds a Ph.D. in basic physics or related field then the candidate should have either completed a postdoctoral fellowship/traineeship in medical physics or graduated from an accredited program conferring a M.S. in medical physics. Licenses / Certifications. New York State Medical Physics License or Limited Permit from the Department of Education If hired with a Limited Permit, License must be obtained within two years of hire.

About Us:

New York Medical College (NYMC) School of Medicine (SOM) is one of the oldest and largest medical schools in the United States, dating back to its founding in 1860. Today, NYMC is part of Touro University, and is located on a 55-acre campus in Valhalla NY adjacent to its primary academic affiliate, Westchester Medical Center. The medical school enrolls more than 800 students, supports a faculty of nearly 2,000, and offers four degree programs: MD, MD/MPH, MD/MS, and MD/PhD. The school of dentistry (DDS) and the College's schools of health professions (MPH, DPH, DPT, MS in Speech Language Pathology, MS in Biostatistics), graduate studies (MS, PhD), and nursing (BSN) contribute to a vibrant and collaborative academic campus community. WMCHealth is a 1,900-bed healthcare system headquartered in Valhalla, New York, with 10 hospitals on seven campuses spanning 6,200 square miles of the Hudson Valley. WMCHealth employs more than 12,000 people and has nearly 3,000 attending physicians. From Level 1, Level 2 and Pediatric Trauma Centers, the region's only acute care children's hospital, an academic medical center, several community hospitals, dozens of specialized institutes and centers, a state-of-the-art Telemedicine program, skilled nursing, assisted living facilities, homecare services and one of the largest mental health systems in New York State, today WMCHealth is the pre-eminent provider of integrated healthcare in the Hudson Valley. For more information, visit WMCHealth.org The total compensation rangeis highly variable and negotiablebased upon experience and metric achievement. Pay is based on several factors including but not limited to education, work experience, certifications, part time/full time, etc. In addition to your salary, The Westchester Medical Centeroffers a comprehensive benefits package (all benefits are subject to eligibility requirements).

Other:

Please send a cover letter and CV to Mark Hurwitz MD, FASTRO, FACRO Professor and Chair/Director, Department of Radiation Medicine; mark.hurwitz@wmchealth.org, Rongxiao Zhang, PHD, DABR, Chief of Medical Physics; Rongxiao.Zhang@wmchealth.org; c/o Jasmine Campos, Manager of Advanced Clinical Recruitment by email; Jasmine.Campos@wmchealth.org

About Us:

WMC Advanced Physician Services PC

Benefits:

We offer a comprehensive compensation and benefits package which includes:

• Health Insurance
• Dental
• Vision
• Retirement Savings Plan
• Flexible Saving Account
• Paid Time Off
• Holidays
• Tuition Reimbursement

WMCHealth is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It is the policy of Westchester Medical Center Health Network to provide equal employment opportunities without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age (40 or older), marital status, genetic information or carrier status, disability (mental or physical), citizenship status, pregnancy, military service or veteran status, arrest or criminal accusation, domestic violence victim status or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.