Medical Physicist - Radiation Oncology | Full-Time

Location

Queens, New York

Shift:

Day (United States of America)

Description:

Power Precision. Transform Cancer Care. 

Medical Physicist – Radiation Oncology – Full Time

At NewYork-Presbyterian Queens, our radiation oncology specialists are continuously refining treatments based on the latest research to provide targeted cancer care to our patients. At the Julia and Ned Arnold Center for Radiation Oncology, our patients receive advanced radiation therapy in a comfortable environment with it's own private entrance that is close to home. All of our radiation oncologists Weill Cornell Medicine and our team provide expert guidance and support through your cancer care treatment. As a result, more Queens patients choose our center than any other cancer program in the metropolitan area.  The Cancer Center's greatest strength is in its people, whose expert qualifications have made it the regional leader in cancer care. 

Join a team where physics meets healing.  At NYP Queens, we’re advancing cancer care through precision, innovation, and compassion. We are seeking a Medical Physicist to join our Radiation Oncology team. This role is integral to ensuring safe, accurate, and effective radiation therapy treatments. The Medical Physicist will participate in physics-related activities, perform brachytherapy procedures, and collaborate closely with Radiation Oncologists and technical staff to develop comprehensive treatment plans.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform day-to-day treatment planning, simulation, dosimetry, linear accelerator operations, brachytherapy, and remote afterloader procedures.
• Implement new brachytherapy and remote afterloader techniques, including policy development and staff training.
• Consult with Radiation Oncologists to design complex treatment plans (e.g., 3D simulations, interstitial implants).
• Ensure compliance with all Physics Quality Assurance and Radiation Safety regulations.
• Conduct weekly physics chart reviews and equipment quality control checks.
• Coordinate repair and calibration of technical equipment.
• Assist during intracavitary and interstitial implant procedures.
• Provide education through in-service programs and lectures; mentor technologist students.
• Maintain professional development through memberships and current literature.
• Deliver exceptional customer service and collaborate effectively with staff, patients, and vendors.

Qualifications

• Education: Master’s degree in Medical Physics or related field.
• Experience: Minimum 3 years as a radiation therapy physicist, including at least 2 years in brachytherapy.
• Licenses/Certifications:
  • Board Certified or Board Eligible by the American Board of Radiology.
  • New York State Medical Physicist License and Registration.
• Skills:
  • Strong oral and written communication skills.
  • Excellent planning, organizational, and mathematical abilities.
  • Analytical and problem-solving skills with sound judgment and initiative.

Why Join Us?

• Work with cutting-edge technology in a collaborative environment.
• Opportunities for professional growth and continuing education.
• Make a meaningful impact on patient care and safety.

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Join a healthcare system where employee engagement is at an all-time high. Here we foster a culture of respect, belonging, and inclusion. Enjoy comprehensive and competitive benefits that support you and your family in every aspect of life. Start your life-changing journey today.

Please note that all roles require on-site presence (variable by role). Therefore, all employees should live within a commutable distance to NYP.

NYP will not reimburse for travel expenses.

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• 2023 “Workplace Well-being Platinum Winner” – Aetna
• 2023 “America’s Best-In-State Employers” – Forbes
• “Silver HCM Excellence Award for Learning & Development” – Brandon Hall Group

NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital is an equal opportunity employer.

Salary Range:

$173,000-$276,000/Annual

It all begins with you. Our amazing compensation packages start with competitive base pay and include recognition for your experience, education, and licensure. Then we add our amazing benefits, countless opportunities for personal and professional growth and a dynamic environment that embraces every person. Join our team and discover where amazing works.