Lead Physicist

The Lead Physicist is responsible for providing physics services related to the planning and delivery of therapeutic radiation treatments, ensuring adherence to clinical prescriptions. They offer technical expertise in treatment setup and perform comprehensive quality assurance checks on all department equipment, including linear accelerators, CT scanners, and brachytherapy sources, following industry standards and regulatory guidelines.

This role involves collaborating with radiation oncologists, dosimetrists, and therapists to support various treatment modalities such as external beam, brachytherapy, and radiosurgery. The physicist maintains detailed documentation of all commissioning, acceptance, and QA activities, and conducts physics chart reviews during patient treatment.

Additionally, they provide staff training, radiation safety education, and participate in teaching medical physics residents and students. The position requires a Master's in Medical Physics or related field, at least five years of clinical experience, and certification by the American Board of Radiology in Therapeutic Radiation Physics.

Key duties include: offering technical treatment expertise, performing QA checks, maintaining documentation, supervising treatment quality, and contributing to departmental initiatives. The role also involves leadership in mentoring staff and supporting program growth.