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Physicist

Company: WMC Advanced Physician Services PC

City/State: Valhalla, NY

Category: Executive/Management

Department: Radiation Medicine

Union: No

Position: Full Time

Hours: M - F

Shift: Day

Req #: 45622

Posted Date: Dec 08, 2025

Hiring Range: $180,113-$226,422

External Applicant link (https://pm.healthcaresource.com/cs/wmc1/#/preApply/31238) Internal Applicant link

Job Details:

Job Summary:

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.

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:

About Us:

WMC Advanced Physician Services PC

Benefits:

We offer a comprehensive compensation and benefits package that includes:

+ Health Insurance

+ Dental

+ Vision

+ Retirement Savings Plan

+ Flexible Savings Account

+ Paid Time Off

+ Holidays

+ Tuition Reimbursement

External Applicant link (https://pm.healthcaresource.com/cs/wmc1/#/preApply/31238) Internal Applicant link

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