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Catholic Health Initiatives Senior Physicist in Hot Springs, Arkansas

Overview

CHI St Vincent Hot Springs is not just a workplace; it's a community. As a 280-bed, faith-based, non-profit, Magnet Accredited facility, we are committed to providing quality health care to patients and communities all over Arkansas. As the only level II trauma center in the southwest part of the state, CHI St Vincent Hot Springs is the regional referral center for cardiology, trauma, neuro, ortho, oncology, and critical care/pulmonary. We have earned top patient safety ratings from Leapfrog and were recently named one of the nation's 50 top cardiovascular hospitals in Fortune and PINC AI. We have also been voted one of Arkansas's Best Places to Work by Arkansas Business since 2019. At CHI St Vincent Hot Springs, you will find a supportive and nurturing work environment that values your contributions and encourages professional growth.

Being a senior physicist at CHI St Vincent Hot Springs, you will embark on a unique and exciting journey. You will have the opportunity to develop, supervise, and coordinate the Radiation Oncology Physics Program, a role with its own challenges and rewards.

We can offer relocation (if applicable), making the transition to this rewarding position even easier. We are also offering a $25,000 sign on bonus as a token of our appreciation.

Responsibilities

  • As a Senior Physicist, you'll play a vital role in patient care and diagnosis within a fast-paced, high-volume environment. You'll be responsible for: Treatment Planning:

  • Supervises and assists dosimetrists in calculating treatment plans.

  • Works with radiation oncologists to develop new techniques and procedures. Quality Assurance:

  • Performs routine quality assurance for treatment machines.

  • Calibrates machines and conducts special physics projects. Radiation Safety:

  • Acts as Radiation Safety Officer for the Cancer Treatment Center.

  • Ensures compliance with state, federal, and Joint Commission regulations. Brachytherapy:

  • Maintains records of radionuclide use

  • Assembles and prepares brachytherapy and sources.

  • Loads, threads, and returns sources.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

  • Master’s Degree in Medical Physics

Required Licensure and Certifications:

  • Board eligible or certified by the ABR in Therapeutic Medical Physics

  • Knowledge of radiation therapy procedures and best practices.

Preferred Qualifications:

  • 3-5 years of clinical experience

  • Experience with Linac-based SRS and SBRT

  • Experience with Linear Accelerators, Aria, and Eclipse

Pay Range

$73.08 - $116.92 /hour

We are an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.

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