Medical Physicist (SIGN-ON BONUS)

**BE A PART OF THE ACKERMAN ADVANTAGE!** *\*\*\*SIGN-ON BONUS AVAILABLE\*\*\** Ackerman Cancer Center, the pioneering leader in cancer treatment, is seeking a dedicated and skilled Medical Physicist to join our team. With the distinction of being the only physician-owned proton center in the world, we are committed to providing innovative and patient-centric care. At Ackerman Cancer Center, we believe in a work-life balance, ensuring your personal and professional fulfillment (CLOSED 6 MAJOR HOLIDAYS). Additionally, we are delighted to offer a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental and vision coverage, as well as voluntary benefits, a 401k retirement plan, tuition reimbursement and generous paid time off (PTO). **Position Overview** Medical Physicists are responsible for all technical aspects of the radiation oncology program. This position ensures a safe environment for staff and patients, and provides oversight towards the accurate delivery of radiation therapy as prescribed by the physician’s written directive. **Essential Job Functions** - Ensures the Linear accelerators and Proton accelerator are functioning safely and maintain calibration - Responsible for patient-specific QA, physics checks of treatment plans and weekly chart reviews during radiation treatment courses - Provides technical and clinical support to the dosimetry and therapy teams as needed - Responsible for all radioactive materials – all materials are licensed correctly, received, utilized, documented and returned according to safe radiation practices - Works with the Radiation Safety Officer (RSO) towards maintaining a safe and license compliant radiation facility, and helps the RSO keep legal records for the State of Florida - Consults, as requested by physician, in areas of patient treatment modality, accumulation of biologically effective dose from historical treatments, and technology implementation for special cases. - Performs research and development projects under the direction and/or guidance of the Chief Medical Physicist - Provides didactic and clinical training to staff and students **Requirements** *Required* - Active Florida License in Therapeutic Radiological Physicist - Basic Life Support - A minimum of a Master of Science in Medical Physics - ABR certification, or equivalent, in Therapeutic Radiological Physics. Candidates with certification in-progress may be considered - Minimum 2 years experience in a radiation oncology facility **Other Skills/Abilities** - Exposure to Electronic Medical Records (EMR’s) - Design and fabrication of treatment aids and surface plaques - Strong communication skills – both orally and in writing - Detailed Oriented - Organization and prioritization - Ability to multi task - Computer coding (Python, SQL etc.) **Hours** - Monday-Friday; rotating shift assignments