Radiation Physicist Atrium Health Pineville

Job Req ID: 808801

Position Number: 00175174

Employment Type: PRN

Shift: Variable/On Call

Shift Details:

Standard Hours: 4.00

Department Name: Radiation Therapy

Location: Atrium Health Pineville

Location Details: 

Our mission is to improve health, elevate hope and advance healing - for all. The name Atrium Health allows us to grow beyond our current walls and geographical borders to impact as many lives as possible and deliver solutions that help communities thrive. For more information, please visit atriumhealth.org/about-us.

Job Summary

Provides physics services related to the planning and delivery of therapeutic radiation treatment in accordance with the Radiation Oncologist's prescription. Provides technical leadership including clinical set-up expertise to radiation oncologists, dosimetrists and therapists. Performs quality assurance checks according to NC state requirements and industry standards for all department equipment.  Coverage duties may include on-site and remote coverage at multiple facilities within the Atrium Health network.

Department Specific Summary:

Atrium Health, based in Charlotte, North Carolina, has more than 900 care locations throughout North and South Carolina as well as Georgia and is the largest health care system in the Carolinas. Atrium Health’s Levine Cancer Institute (LCI) provides patients with access to nationally renowned physicians and state-of-the-art treatments at over 25 cancer care locations, including 9 radiation therapy centers. Interested candidates would be joining an LCI Physics practice consisting of 32 physicists and dosimetrists supporting clinical operations and leading clinical innovation.

Our Northern Division Radiation Therapy Centers - LCI Cabarrus Radiation Therapy and LCI Stanly Radiation Therapy - are equipped with Varian Trilogy and TrueBeams.  The practices are a part of a shared ARIA/Eclipse and Mim Maestro databases.  LCI Cabarrus Radiation Therapy has active SBRT, SRS, prostate brachytherapy and HDR programs.  A full complement of QA tools and technologies are available.  Research opportunities in motion management, SBRT/SRS planning and delivery and optical surface monitoring are available for interested candidates.

Essential Functions

• Works collaboratively with radiation oncologists, medical dosimetrists, and radiation therapists to provide technical expertise in treatment planning, patient setup, and treatment delivery.


• Performs quality assurance checks based on industry standards on all equipment including, but not limited to, linear accelerators; CT scanners; treatment planning systems; and brachytherapy sources and equipment per AAPM recommendations and regulatory requirements.


• Maintains a high level of expertise in the use of the treatment planning and treatment delivery hardware and software and performs routine quality assurance checks and peer reviews of treatment plan quality.


• Performs physics chart checks during the course of care for patients under treatment; makes recommendations for policy and procedure updates; and provides oversight for the technical aspects of the treatment delivery process.


• Supports the physicians and chief medical physicist in the analysis and review of new and existing treatment delivery methods and makes evidenced based recommendations.


• Recommends opportunities for performance improvement and leads performance improvement projects; participates in research; and maintains a current industry knowledge by attending industry meetings and reviewing industry journals.


• Collaborates with physics and dosimetry staff at other enterprise locations for best practices.


• Provides staff in-services; radiation safety education; and participates in the instruction of radiation therapy students rotating through the clinic.


• In conjunction with the chief medical physicist, works closely with radiology, as needed, for advanced imaging techniques and QA that benefit radiation oncology patients.

Physical Requirements

This position requires frequent to moderate heavy lifting, pulling, pushing and carrying in excess of 100 pounds. Requires frequent walking, standing, stooping and reaching. Manual dexterity required. Heavy concentration with computers. Environment is climate controlled. Exposure to radiation, chemicals, pathogens and patient body fluids.



Education, Experience and Certifications

Masters Degree in Medical Physics or equivalent field of study. Board Certified in Therapeutic Radiologic Physics by the American Board of Radiology or its International equivalent preferred. 3 years experience as a Radiation Medical Physicist preferred.

At Atrium Health, our patients, communities and teammates are at the center of everything we do. Our commitment to diversity and inclusion allows us to deliver care that is superior in quality and compassion across our network of more than 900 care locations.

As a leading, innovative health system, we promote an environment where differences are valued and integrated into our workforce. Our culture of inclusion and cultural competence allows us to achieve our goals and deliver the best possible experience to patients and the communities we serve.

Posting Notes: Not Applicable

Atrium Health is an EOE/AA Employer