Open Rank Medical Physicist

Department: Radiation Oncology / 0-6138-000

College/Division: Medicine

Salary Plan: Faculty

ORGANIZATIONAL SUMMARY

USF Health's mission is to envision and implement the future of health. It is the partnership of the University of South Florida Morsani College of Medicine, the College of Nursing, the College of Public Health, the College of Pharmacy, the School of Biomedical Sciences and the School of Physical Therapy and Rehabilitation Sciences; and the USF Physician's Group.

USF is a global research university ranked 34th in federal research expenditures for public universities. For information regarding the USF Health, please visit our website at http://health.usf.edu/index.html.

DUTIES:

The Medical Physicist in collaboration with other members of the medical team has the primary responsibility for the technical aspects of clinical treatment provided through the radiation therapy department. Collaborates with Medical Staff in developing the course of treatment, clinical documentation, and review of outcomes.

Provides training for departmental staff, provides lectures and training for medical staff as requested, serves as radiation safety officer, assists in the strategic planning for equipment and provision of services, assists in development of policies and clinical protocols, provides professional oversight for departmental operations. Assists with duties of the Dosimetrist role as assigned including generating radiation treatment dosage calculations and treatment locations, computerized treatment plans, and dose distributions in order to provide radiation treatment in accordance with the Radiation Oncologists' order. Calibrates radiation therapy equipment.

Other areas of involvement may include but are not limited to, radioactive source handling, radiation safety, and patient setup assistance. Performs verification checks and applies quality assurance procedures to ensure accuracy of dose calculations. Performs job duties in accordance with the mission, vision and values of Tampa General Hospital.

QUALIFICATIONS (Education & Experience):

Minimum Qualifications:

Medical degree from an accredited institution or the highest degree approriate in the field of Medical Physics and Board Certification/Eligibility in Therapeutic Medical Physics. Must meet university criteria for appointment to the rank of Assistant, Associate or Professor.

Minimum of five years of experience in Medical Physics and completed CAMPEP Residency Program

Preferred Qualifications:.

Minimum of seven years of direct expereience in Therapeutic Medical Physics

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Information for Applicants

This position is subject to a Level 1 criminal background check.

Job Opening Number: 35653

Posting Date: 11/8/2023

Posting End Date: 4/8/2024

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Equal Employment Opportunity

USF is an equal opportunity, equal access academic institution that embraces diversity in the workplace.The University of South Florida does not discriminate on the basis of sex and prohibits sexual harassment. Any person may report sex discrimination, including sexual harassment (whether or not the person reporting is the person alleged to be the victim of conduct that could constitute sex discrimination or sexual harassment), in person, by mail, by telephone, or by electronic mail, using the contact information listed for the Title IX Coordinator. Reports may be made at any time either online or directly to the University's Title IX Coordinator.

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Federal Rights

Applicants have rights under Federal Employment Laws: Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA), Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and Employee Polygraph Protection Act (EPPA).

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About USF

The University of South Florida is a high-impact global research university dedicated to student success. Over the past 10 years, no other public university in the country has risen faster in U.S.

News and World Report's national university rankings than USF. Serving more than 50,000 students on campuses in Tampa, St. Petersburg and Sarasota-Manatee, USF is designated as a Preeminent State Research University by the Florida Board of Governors, placing it in the most elite category among the state's 12 public universities. USF is a member of the American Athletic Conference.

Working at USF

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