Chief Medical Physicist

Overview

It may sound cliché, but it is true. A career taking care of cancer patients is a calling for most all of us. It’s much more than a job. Each of us has a unique story that brought us to Compass Oncology, but those stories usually share common themes of care, compassion, and commitment. No matter the role each Compass team member serves in, the goal is the same: to provide the best care possible for each and every one of our patients.

Compass Oncology, the Pacific Northwest's largest privately owned cancer care group, is dedicated to providing exceptional, patient-centered cancer treatment and support services. Our Vancouver Cancer Center is home to a highly skilled Radiation Oncology team committed to delivering the highest quality care through advanced technology, clinical excellence, and compassionate service.

We are seeking an experienced and collaborative Chief Medical Physicist to join our Radiation Oncology leadership team. In this key role, the Chief Medical Physicist will oversee the clinical physics program, ensure the safe and effective delivery of radiation therapy services, maintain compliance with regulatory and accreditation standards, and partner closely with Radiation Oncologists, Radiation Therapists, Dosimetrists, and operational leaders to support outstanding patient outcomes. This position plays a vital role in advancing quality initiatives, implementing new technologies, and fostering a culture of safety, innovation, and continuous improvement.

Beyond the opportunity to make a meaningful impact in the lives of cancer patients, this position offers an excellent work-life balance with a Monday through Friday schedule, no routine weekend requirements, and no holiday rotation. If you are looking for a leadership opportunity within a collaborative and patient-focused environment, while maintaining balance outside of work, we encourage you to apply and join a team that makes a difference every day.

Employment Type: Full-Time, 40 Hours M-F
Location: Vancouver, WA (Vancouver Cancer Center)

Salary Range:$200,237.90 - $353,496.91

*Final offer amounts are determined by a review of the candidate’s applicable experience and qualifications, as well as internal employee equity considerations.

SCOPE:

Manages medical physics and dosimetry services at multiple practice sites (4 sites or more) at a statewide level to ensure accomplishment of practice objectives. Implements radiation safety programs and initiatives and ensures staff training. Responsible for the design, technical evaluation, and precise and accurate delivery of radiation treatment plans. May participate in clinical, research and educational duties. Supports and adheres to the US Oncology Compliance Program, to include the Code of Ethics and Business Standards.

Responsibilities

• Provides radiation oncology physics services and coverage at all practice sites as needed, including HDR and LDR brachytherapy procedures.
• Manages the radiation oncology physics program, including the technical direction of physicists and medical dosimetrists, staff scheduling, review of billing for accuracy and procurement of supplies.
• Implements radiation safety training and personnel radiation monitoring programs throughout the state.
• Develops radiation safety and monitoring policies, procedures and training manuals.
• Participates in routine radiation training of staff.
• Oversees registration of all ionizing radiation equipment and radioactive material licenses for practices within the state.
• Ensures adherence to all regulatory requirements.
• Ensures proper maintenance of radiation treatment equipment.
• Implements physics and radiation quality management programs and the review and approval of procedures followed by radiation therapy staff.
• Provides recommendations for the specification, selection, and acceptance of radiation-producing machines, accessories, and computerized treatment-planning system.
• Participates in chart rounds to ensure appropriate clinical care of patient as it relates to physics and radiation services.
• Oversees the technical direction of radiation oncology physics, dosimetry and brachytherapy staff within the state.

Qualifications

Qualifications:

• Education: Masters or PhD degree in medical physics from an accredited four-year college or university.
• Certification: Current certification in field by American Board of Radiology.
• Licensure: Valid state license for radiation physics. Must meet continuing education requirements.
• Experience: Minimum seven years experience in radiation physics, including a minimum three years management experience, preferably in a large radiation physics program with multiple sites and brachytherapy services.

More About the Company
Compass Oncology team brings together leading cancer experts in the fields of surgical, medical and radiation oncology, pathology and palliative care to provide the most comprehensive cancer care possible and an even more cohesive patient experience. In addition, the majority of our physicians specialize in particular cancer types, bringing a heightened level of expertise to our patients. If you are a dedicated, team-oriented, patient-centered individual looking for an opportunity where you are proud of what you do, work hard, have fun, want to learn and go home at the end of the day knowing you made a difference in the lives of our patients; Compass Oncology is the place for you!

As a member of The US Oncology Network, one of the nation's largest community-based cancer treatment and research networks, Compass Oncology participates in leading-edge clinical trials through US Oncology research, which has helped develop 89 FDA approved cancer therapies. We serve the Portland and Vancouver communities with clinical offices located throughout the metro area.

To learn more about Compass Oncology and its daily mission, please visit our website at https://compassoncology.com/

Our Benefits:

When you feel supported, both from a health and financial wellness perspective, you have the energy and motivation to make good things happen — whether it is caring for patients, caring for yourself and your family, or giving back to your community. That’s why Compass Oncology offers a full suite of competitive benefits that support your physical, mental, and financial well-being. From health and wellness programs to retirement education and plans, we give you the tools to make great choices for your health and financial wellbeing now and in the future.

For benefit-eligible employees who work 20 hours or greater, we proudly offer the following:

• Medical, Dental, Vision, Life and Disability
• HSA and Flexible Spending Accounts
• Critical Illness, Hospital, and Legal Plans
• PTO and Holiday Plans
• Retirement Savings Plans
• Robust Wellness Program and Incentives
• EAP
• Perks
• Jeans Fridays!

For more details: Compass Employee Benefits

The US Oncology Network is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, or national origin.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to be present at the employee site during regularly scheduled business hours and regularly required to sit or stand and talk or hear. Requires full range of body motion including handling and lifting patients, manual and finger dexterity, and eye-hand coordination. Requires standing and walking for extensive periods of time. Occasionally lifts and carries items weighing up to 40 lbs. Requires corrected vision and hearing to normal range.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

The work environment may include exposure to communicable diseases, toxic substances, ionizing radiation, medical preparations and other conditions common to an oncology/hematology clinic environment. Work will involve in-person interaction with co-workers and management and/or clients. Work may require minimal travel by automobile to office sites.