Medical Physicist

About Duke School of Medicine

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.

The Department of Radiation Oncology is seeking a highly motivated Medical Physicist to provide radiation physics support for clinical operations at Duke Wake County. The role involves advanced treatment technologies including True Beam, Halcyon, Ethos, large-bore CT simulators, PET/CT, MR unit, HDR units, and the ARIA information system and Eclipse planning system.

• Provide radiation therapy physics services including treatment planning and delivery, SRS/SBRT, IMRT/IGRT, brachytherapy, equipment acceptance/commissioning, quality assurance, and chart checking.
• Contribute to the Division of Radiation Physics mission by teaching graduate students in the medical physics graduate program, medical physics and radiation oncology residents, and medical students from the Duke Medical School.
• Engage in clinical related projects and initiatives, contribute to academic missions, and serve on internal/external committees.

• Education: Minimum of a Master’s degree from a CAMPEP certified medical physics program or a PhD degree in Physics, Engineering, Biosciences, Radiological Sciences, or related field with CAMPEP certification 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 therapeutic medical physics by American Board of Radiology (A ) or equivalent; familiarity with Varian True Beam, Halcyon, Aria, and Eclipse treatment planning system; experience with SRS/SBRT, IMRT/IGRT, equipment acceptance/commissioning, quality assurance.
• Other: Ability to provide flexible coverage, work flexible hours, travel as needed, and be a good team player. A  Board certification or eligibility is required.

Anticipated Pay Range: USD $ to USD $. In addition to base salary, Duke provides comprehensive medical and dental care programs, generous retirement benefits, and a wide array of family‑friendly and cultural programs to eligible team members.

Randy Grimes, Radiation Physics Division Administrator
Department of Radiation Oncology
Duke University Medical Center
E‑mail: randy.grimes

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