Locum Tenens Medical Physicist Opportunity Near Junction, IA Profession: Medical Physicist Specialty: Oncology Are you a skilled Medical Physicist looking for a flexible and rewarding locum tenens opportunity? We are seeking a dedicated professional to join our Oncology team near Junction, IA. This position offers an excellent chance to work with advanced technologies and contribute to high-quality patient care in a collaborative environment. Position Details: Rate Type: Hourly Emergency/Temp Privileges: No Shift Type: Days Shift Description: Clinic hours between 8 am-5 pm Call coverage on weekends only Weekend Requirements: Yes On-Call Requirements: Yes Position Overview: We are looking for a locum Medical Physicist to join our Oncology team. The position is available starting mid-June on a part-time basis, with an ongoing need for part-time coverage. The call rotation is 1:2 unless it is for vacation coverage, in which case the locum would be the only physicist on call. The EMR system used is Cerner. Responsibilities: Provide safe therapeutic radiological physics to the Radiation Oncology Department Ensure equipment safety, quality patient care, and teaching in accordance with regulatory standards and medical community guidelines Participate in treatment procedures including SRS, SBRT, IMRT, DIBH, gating, SGRT, and 3D Conformal Utilize and manage 2 linear accelerators (TomoTherapy Hi-Art and Varian TrueBeam) Perform record and verify through Aria, with planning software including Eclipse and Tomoplan Conduct patient-specific QA, chart QA, linear accelerator QA, and plan checks Provide additional support to radiation oncologists, dosimetrists, and therapists as needed Successful Candidate: The ideal candidate will have a MS or PhD, be board eligible with intent for certification or board certified by the ABR or ABMP, and must be or become registered in Iowa as a Radiation Therapy Physicist. Skills in calibration and commissioning of linear accelerators and other radiation sources, performing quality assurance of equipment and treatment plans, and implementing new technologies are essential. A strong work ethic and the ability to work well in a team environment are highly valued. Qualifications: Board Certification: Board Certified or Eligible (certification highly preferred) License: Active IA license or eligibility for IMLC Education: MS or PhD in Medical Physics or a related field Experience: Experience in calibration, commissioning, and QA of linear accelerators Proficiency in using Eclipse and Tomoplan planning software Position Highlights: Flexible part-time schedule Competitive hourly rate Opportunity to work with advanced radiological equipment and technologies Collaborative and supportive team environment Gain valuable experience in a high-quality Oncology department Job ID: j-222290 This is an outstanding opportunity for a Medical Physicist looking to make a significant impact in a locum tenens role. If you meet the qualifications and are ready to contribute to a dynamic and innovative team near Junction, IA, apply now to be considered for this exciting position! HDAJOBS MDSTAFF
