Clinical Physicist Job Listing at MedStar Medical Group in Washington, DC (Job ID req25976)

Description

General Summary of Position

***$10,000 Sign-on Bonus***

MedStar Health is looking for a Clinical Physicist to join our team! We are looking for an American Board of Radiology or American Board of Medical Physics certified physicist. 

The Clinical Physicist will provide clinical physics and dosimetry services related to radiation oncology patient treatment. The physicist, as a clinical team member, supports the Department Chair and the Radiation Physics Division Chief in support of the departmental clinical and academic missions. These functions are performed in accordance with all applicable laws and regulations and Georgetown University Hospital's philosophy, policies, procedures, and standards. 

Join one of the largest healthcare systems in the Baltimore-Washington metro region, also recognized as one of the "Healthiest Maryland Businesses". Apply today and learn how MedStar Health can be your next great career move! 

 
Primary Duties: 

• Provides patient care support services as assigned by the department Chair through the Chief of the Radiation Physics Division and the Director of Clinical Physics. Provides patient treatment support services that ensure prescribed dose(s) of ionizing radiation are delivered accurately and safely for each in-patient or outpatient. This includes calibration of sources of ionizing radiation, calibration of devices used to assist treatment delivery, calculations of dose and/or dose distributions, and calculations of treatment time. Provides support, training and ongoing quality assurance for clinical equipment and related software systems.  

• Provides special patient measurements and calculations as requested by the attending physician for patient care. Provides appropriate coverage to ensure the continuity of patient treatment. Supervises and verifies the work of the dosimetrist. May be assigned other tasks in other clinical physics service activities as needed.  

• Assists with departmental administrative duties as assigned by the Chair through the Division Chief. Assists in supervision of other physicists and dosimetrists as applicable. Assists in the specifications and selection of major clinical equipment and computer systems.  

• Assists in development and implementation of policy and rules for safe use of equipment by the staff. This includes procedures to ensure compliance with USNRC, State or District regulations for ionizing radiation, JCAHO, and other professional standards as approved for departmental implementation. Assists in the periodic review of quality assurance and regulatory compliance. Supports the medical education programs and activities of the department. 

• Provides direct training of residents, fellows, medical students, graduate students, physicists, dosimetrists, and other allied health care professionals on clinical radiation physics and dosimetry, radiation safety, and use of equipment. Supports the scholarly activity of the department through contributions to medical literature and the analysis of clinical outcomes. Occasionally participates in the development and implementation of clinical research protocols consistent with applicable institutional standards and guidelines. 

Qualifications:  

• Post graduate degree in Physics. 

• 1-3 years' experience in a large health care setting. 

• The Clinical Physicist shall be board certified by the American Board of Radiology, or the American Board of Medical Physics.  

• A non-certified, but Board eligible, physicist will become certified within a specified time determined at the time of hire. 

Why MedStar Health?
At MedStar Health, we understand that our ability to treat others well begins with how we treat each other. We work hard to foster an inclusive and positive environment where our associates feel valued, connected, and empowered. We live up to this promise through:

• Strong emphasis on teamwork - our associates feel connected to each other and our mission as an organization. In return, our effective team environment generates positive patient outcomes and high associate satisfaction ratings that exceed the national benchmark.
• Strategic focus on equity, inclusion, & diversity - we are committed to equity for all people and communities. We continue to build a diverse and inclusive workplace where people feel a sense of belonging and the ability to contribute to equitable care delivery and improved community health outcomes at all levels of the organization.
• Comprehensive total rewards package - including competitive pay, generous paid time off, great health and wellness benefits, retirement savings, education assistance, and so much more.
• More career opportunities closer to home - as the largest healthcare provider in the Baltimore-Washington, D.C. region, there are countless opportunities to grow your career and fulfill your aspirations.

About MedStar Health
MedStar Health is dedicated to providing the highest quality care for people in Maryland and the Washington, D.C., region, while advancing the practice of medicine through education, innovation, and research. Our team of 32,000 includes physicians, nurses, residents, fellows, and many other clinical and non-clinical associates working in a variety of settings across our health system, including 10 hospitals and more than 300 community-based locations, the largest home health provider in the region, and highly respected institutes dedicated to research and innovation. As the medical education and clinical partner of Georgetown University for more than 20 years, MedStar Health is dedicated not only to teaching the next generation of doctors, but also to the continuing education, professional development, and personal fulfillment of our whole team. Together, we use the best of our minds and the best of our hearts to serve our patients, those who care for them, and our communities. It's how we treat people.

MedStar Health is an Equal Opportunity (EO) Employer and assures equal opportunity for all applicants and employees. We hire people to work in different locations, and we comply with the federal, state and local laws governing each of those locations. MedStar Health makes all decisions regarding employment, including for example, hiring, transfer, promotion, compensation, benefit eligibility, discipline, and discharge without regard to any protected status, including race, color, creed, religion, national origin, citizenship status, sex, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, political affiliations, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local EO laws. If you receive an offer of employment, it is MedStar Health's policy to hire its employees on an at-will basis, which means you or MedStar Health may terminate this relationship at any time, for any reason.