Job Summary:

The Department of Radiation Medicine at New York Medical College and Westchester Medical Center Health is recruiting a new Chief of Radiation Oncology Physics. The successful candidate will work closely with the Chair of the Department and with senior administration from the hospital and medical school in building the clinical, research and teaching profile of the department.

Responsibilities:

• Oversee activities required for maintenance of national accreditation; Assist Chair in selection of new accreditation and quality programs to be implemented in the Department
• Lead Division of Physics quality program including oversight of QA of Radiation Oncology equipment and treatment delivery.
• Perform annual OPPE evaluations of all Division of Physics staff.
• Partner and collaborate with Department members, hospital staff and patients to ensure an outstanding patient experience
• Play a key role in working with Chair on selection of new treatment technology for the main campus Department
• Provide input into new program opportunities both at existing network sites and with new ventures
• Lead recruitment of additional medical physics faculty, dosimetrists, and radiation therapists
• Primary responsibility for daily operations related to QA, simulation, treatment planning, treatment delivery and verification
• Develop staffing models that are both efficient and ensure high quality care
• Develop and maintain strong organizational structure and morale, including medical physics, dosimetry, and therapy
• Participate in provision of standard services expected of clinical physicists to facilitate outstanding radiation oncology patient care
• Develop and with Chair implement a plan for a divisional research program
• Identify research opportunities that lead to securing NIH and other third-party support
• Mentor faculty in achieving goals needed for promotion of academic rank including guidance with publication to bring national attention to the Department

Experience:

Minimum 7 years' work experience in Physics Medical Physics Residency or equivalent training in medical physics

Education:

Ph.D. in Physics Medical Physics Residency or equivalent training in medical physics, Board Certification in Therapeutic Medical Physics by the American Board of Radiology or American Board of Medical Physics

Licenses / Certifications:

New York State License in Medical Physics - Therapeutic Radiological (Can be obtained upon hire)

About Us:

WMC Advanced Physician Services PC

Benefits:

We offer a comprehensive compensation and benefits package that includes:

• Health Insurance
• Dental
• Vision
• Retirement Savings Plan
• Flexible Savings Account
• Paid Time Off
• Holidays
• Tuition Reimbursement