Medical Physicist

School of Medicine Established in 1930, Duke University School of Medicine is the youngest of the nation's top medical schools. Ranked sixth among medical schools in the nation, the School takes pride in being an inclusive community of outstanding learners, investigators, clinicians, and staff where interdisciplinary collaboration is embraced and great ideas accelerate translation of fundamental scientific discoveries to improve human health locally and around the globe. Composed of more than 2,500 faculty physicians and researchers, more than 1,300 students, and more than 6,000 staff, the Duke University School of Medicine along with the Duke University School of Nursing, Duke University Health System and the Private Diagnostic Clinic (PDC) comprise Duke Health. a world-class academic medical center. The Health System encompasses Duke University Hospital, Duke Regional Hospital, Duke Raleigh Hospital, Duke Primary Care, Duke Home and Hospice, Duke Health and Wellness, and multiple affiliations.

 

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The Department of Radiation Oncology is seeking highly motivated applicants for a Medical Physicist to provide radiation physics support for our clinical operations at Duke Wake County. We offer a wide range of radiation treatment options using state-of-the-art cancer treatment technologies including conformal external beam precision radiation therapy and brachytherapy. We are equipped with modern linear accelerators including TrueBeam machines – all with onboard kV/MV radiograph/CBCT for IGRT and gated treatment, Halcyon, Ethos, large-bore CT simulators, PET/CT, MR unit, HDR units, ARIA information system, and Eclipse planning system. Special procedures include SRS, SBRT, IMRT/IGRT, LDR/HDR, IORT, and TBI/TSI. 

 

In addition to clinical support, the Division of Radiation Physics also provides physics teaching for graduate students in the medical physics graduate program, both medical physics and radiation oncology residents, and medical students from the Duke Medical School. Active research programs involve IMRT/IGRT, 3-D dosimetry, oncologic and biological imaging, automatic treatment planning, radiomics and deep-learning, modeling of radiation damage for normal tissues and of tumor control using radiation, advanced MR imaging, stereotactic radiosurgery, stereotactic body radiotherapy, and image-guided brachytherapy. 

 

The successful candidate may provide a wide range of radiation therapy physics services and support including, but not limited to, treatment planning and delivery, SRS/SBRT, IMRT/IGRT, Brachytherapy, equipment acceptance/commissioning, quality assurance, and chart checking. In addition, this position may be involved in clinical related projects and initiatives, contribute to our academic missions, and serve in in internal/external committees. 

 

We are seeking individuals with a MS or PhD degree in Medical Physics or related degree with clinical experience in Varian TrueBeam, Halcyon, Aria and Eclipse treatment planning system, SRS/SBRT, IMRT/IGRT, equipment acceptance/commissioning, quality assurance etc.; ABR Board certification or eligibility is required. Candidate must be able to provide flexible coverage and be a good team player. Faculty appointment may be considered based on qualifications. Interested applicants should apply to the position on the Duke Employment site (https://home.careers.duke.edu) and send a cover letter, CV and references to: 

 

Randy Grimes 

 

Radiation Physics Division Administrator 

 

Department of Radiation Oncology 

 

Duke University Medical Center

 

E-mail: [email protected]

 

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Anticipated Pay Range:

 

Duke University provides an annual base salary range for this position as USD $137,177.00 to USD $233,202.00. Duke University considers factors such as (but not limited to) scope andresponsibilities of the position; candidate's work experience, education/training, and key skills; internal peer equity; as well as market and organizational considerations when extending an offer.

 

Your total compensation goes beyond the dollars on your paycheck. Duke provides comprehensive and competitive medical and dental care programs, generous retirement benefits, and a wide array of family- friendly and cultural programs to eligible team members. Learn more at: https://hr.duke.edu/benefits/

 

Minimum Qualifications

 

Education

Minimum of Master's degree from a CAMPEP (Commission on Accreditation of Medical Physics Education Program, Inc.) certified medical physics program OR PhD degree in Physics, Engineering, Biosciences, Radiological Sciences, or related field with certification from a CAMPEP certified program for therapeutic medical physics.

 

Experience

Successful completion of two year clinical residency training in radiation therapy physics from a CAMPEP certified program. Board certification in the field of therapeutic medical physics by American Board of Radiology, or equivalent as defined by American Association of Physicists in Medicine (AAPM) within 3 years after completing the residency training Ability to work flexible hours and travel OR AN EQUIVALENT COMBINATION OF RELEVANT EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE

 

Degrees, Licensures, Certifications

Successful completion of two year clinical residency training in radiation therapy physics from a CAMPEP certified program. Board certification in the field of therapeutic medical physics by AmericanBoard of Radiology, or equivalent as defined by American Association of Physicists in Medicine (AAPM) within 3 years after completing the residency training Ability to work flexible hours and travel OR AN EQUIVALENT COMBINATION OF RELEVANT EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE

 

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