Clinical Medical Physicist - (Uniontown) at UPMC in Uniontown, PA

Purpose:

The UPMC Hillman Cancer Center network is one of the largest integrated cancer networks in the United States with more than 60 locations throughout Pennsylvania including 24 radiation oncology centers in the United States, and five centers in Europe. With our team of dedicated clinicians and medical physicists, standardized processes, state-of-the-art equipment, and an integrated IT platform, the UPMC network is a national leader in scaling world class care to radiation oncology patients close to their homes.

A Full-Time position is immediately available for an experienced Clinical Medical Physicist at UPMC Hillman Cancer Center located in Uniontown, PA. The center is one of 24 Cancer Centers of UPMC Hillman Cancer Center network and its medical physics operations are supported by the Medical Physics Division of the Department of Radiation Oncology, UPMC Hillman Cancer Center. The center is ACRO accredited, equipped with Varian Clinac iX with on-board kV imaging, cone-beam CT, Rapid Arc and gated RapidArc delivery capabilities. Eclipse TPS with Aria R&V system is used for treatment planning and record and verification. Plans are underway to install a new TrueBeam in the near future.

Primary responsibilities for the position include but are not limited to regular quality assurance testing and dosimetry calibration of radiation therapy equipment; dosimetry and physics support for IMRT, SBRT, DIBH, 4D CT and respiratory- gated radiation therapy. Successful candidate should have demonstrated clinical skills in these areas and is expected to function independently with excellent oral and written communication skills. The Board certification and at least three years of clinical experience are preferred.

The physicist in this position will join a team of 40 medical physicists across the UPMC Hillman Cancer Center network and will be supported by Medical Physics Division leadership. The physicist in this position will have many opportunities to collaborate and advance the Medical Physics Division’s goal of expanding its strong clinical physics program with emphasis on both its academic mission and community-based cancer care.

Responsibilities:

• Provide interpretation/consultation to the Radiation Oncologist on basis of in-vivo dosimetry.

• Obtain and disseminate information pertaining to current practices within the field of Radiation Oncology Physics.

• Collaborate with other UPCI Physicists in Radiation Therapy related research in the Division of Medical Physics.

• Manage the in-vivo dose measurement and use of measuring devices for verification of dose delivery to patients.

• Assist in the clinical practice of Radiation Oncology Physics and dosimetry.

• Direct the design, fabrication, and measurement of treatment beam modifiers and treatment aids.

• Perform acceptance testing and commissioning of all treatment-related equipment.

• Provide consultation to the Radiation Oncologist on the physical and radiobiological aspect of treatment.

• Maintain a comprehensive quality assurance program that ensures patients are provided tumor localization, radiation treatment, and dose distributions as prescribed.

• Manage the systematic measurement, documentation, and assurance of the physical aspects of all radiation sources/devices used in Radiation Oncology.

• Manage the development of treatment plans, acquisition and storage of data for treatment plans, calculation of dose distributions and machine settings for treatment delivery.

• Translate the desired treatment plan into a set of instructions for radiation therapists to execute.

• Develop and document performance specifications, testing, tolerances, and frequency of testing for all therapy equipment.

• M.S. or Ph.D. Degree in Physics or Medical Physics

• ABR/ABMP Certification in Therapeutic Radiological Physics or Therapeutic Radiology preferred

• At least three (3) years of clinical experience

• Board eligibility is acceptable

This position comes with a faculty appointment and salary commensurate with the candidate’s qualification and experience. We offer an excellent benefits package including financial support for continuing education and attendance at professional meetings. The UPMC Hillman Cancer Center is an equal opportunity employer.

Contact:

• M. Saiful Huq, Ph.D., FAAPM, FInstP
• Professor and Director of Medical Physics
• Department of Radiation Oncology
• UPMC Cancer Pavilion, 5150 Centre Avenue
• Room 542, Pittsburgh, PA 15232
• Phone: 412-647-1813
• Fax: 412-647-1161
• E-mail: huqs@upmc.edu

Licensure, Certifications, and Clearances:

• Act 34

UPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran