Job Description

A full-time position is immediately available for an experienced clinical medical physicist at UPMC Hillman Cancer Center located at 2200 Memorial Drive, Farrell, PA. The center is one of 24 Cancer Centers of UPMC Hillman Cancer Center network and its medical physics operations are supported by the Medical Physics Division of the Department of Radiation Oncology, UPMC Hillman Cancer Center. The center is ACRO accredited, equipped with Varian Clinac iX with on-board kV imaging, cone-beam CT, Rapid Arc and gated RapidArc delivery capabilities. Eclipse RTP with Aria R&V system is used for treatment planning and record and verification. A new TrueBeam with SRS/SBRT capabilities has been installed at this center now.

• The physicist will be working very closely with another physicist to provide clinical physics support. Primary responsibilities for the position include but are not limited to regular quality assurance testing and dosimetry calibration of radiation therapy equipment; dosimetry and clinical implementation of intensity modulated radiation therapy, SBRT, implementation of 4D CT and gated radiation therapy, and prostate seed implant procedure.
• The Medical Physics Division’s goal has been to expand its strong clinical program in physics with emphasis on SBRT, VMAT, IMRT, IGRT with CBCT/OBI, 4D CT and organ motion management.
• Successful candidate should have demonstrated clinical skills in these areas and is expected to function independently with excellent oral and written communication skills.
• The Board certification and at least three years of clinical experience are preferred.
• The physicist in this position will join a team of 40+ medical physicists across the UPMC Hillman Cancer Center network and will be supported by Medical Physics Division leadership.
• The physicist in this position will have many opportunities to collaborate and advance the Medical Physics Division’s goal of expanding its strong clinical physics program with emphasis on both its academic mission and community-based cancer care.

Compensation:

• This position comes with a faculty appointment and salary commensurate with the candidate’s qualification and experience.
• We offer an excellent benefits package including financial support for continuing education and attendance at professional meetings.

About UPMC:

• The UPMC Hillman Cancer Center network is one of the largest integrated cancer networks in the United States with more than 60 locations throughout Pennsylvania including 24 radiation oncology centers in the United States, and five centers in Europe. 
• With our team of dedicated clinicians and medical physicists, standardized processes, state-of-the-art equipment, and an integrated IT platform, the UPMC network is a national leader in scaling world class care to radiation oncology patients close to their homes.

About the Community:

• Farrell, PA is a peaceful small town located in Mercer County that has been steadily growing since it was first settled in the 1800s.
• With a population of around 8,000 people, Farrell has all the amenities of a larger city without the hustle and bustle.
• Residents can enjoy parks and trails for outdoor activities such as hiking, biking, and fishing as well as plenty of shopping and dining options nearby.
• The cost of living is relatively affordable and public schools are very highly rated.
• There is an active community spirit among locals who come together to celebrate local events like summer parades and Fourth of July fireworks displays.
• Life in Farrell is comfortable and laid-back with all the benefits of living in a small-town community.

Qualification:

• Required – M.S. or Ph.D. Degree in Physics or Medical Physics.
• ABR/ABMP Certification in Therapeutic Radiological Physics or Therapeutic Radiology and at least three years of clinical experience are preferred.
• Board eligibility is acceptable.

The UPMC Hillman Cancer Center is an equal opportunity employer.

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