Radiation Physicist PDM

About Steward Health Care
Nearly a decade ago, Steward Health Care System emerged as a different kind of health care company designed to usher in a new era of wellness. One that provides our patients better, more proactive care at a sustainable cost, our providers unrivaled coordination of care, and our communities greater prosperity and stability.
As the country's largest physician-led, minority-owned, integrated health care system, our doctors can be certain that we share their interests and those of their patients. Together we are on a mission to revolutionize the way health care is delivered - creating healthier lives, thriving communities and a better world.
Steward is among the nation’s largest and most successful accountable care organizations (ACO), with more than 5,500 providers and 43,000 health care professionals who care for 12.3 million patients a year through a closely integrated network of hospitals, multispecialty medical groups, urgent care centers, skilled nursing facilities and behavioral health centers.
Based in Dallas, Steward currently operates 33 hospitals across Arizona, Arkansas, Florida, Louisiana, Massachusetts, Ohio, Pennsylvania, and Texas.

Summary

Promotes quality patient care in the treatment of radiation therapy patients. Responsible for the technical aspect of radiation therapy treatment plans and equipment. Ensure radiation therapy is safe and effective for patients and those administering care. Consult with physicians and other medical personnel on patient treatments, offering advice on the use or dosage of radiation therapies.

MINIMUM KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES WORK EXPERIENCE:

Five or more years of clinical experience. Experience with Stereotactic Radiosurgery (SRS) and Stereotactic Body Radiation Therapy (SBRT) preferred.

LICENSE/REGISTRATION/CERTIFICATION:

Licensed in Radiation Therapy Physics or Medical Physics as required by federal, state, and local laws. Must be Board Certified by the American Board of Radiology or the American College of Medical Physics. Member of the American Association of Physicists in Medicine.

EDUCATION & TRAINING: Master’s or Doctorate in Physics, Health Physics, Radiological Physics, Biophysics or Medical Physics. Technical, clerical, critical thinking, and interpersonal skills relevant to patient care/area.

Current American Heart Association Basic Life Support certification required. Other certification requirements as defined by the certification policy. Able to communicate effectively in English, both verbally and in writing.

Steward Health Care is proud to be a minority, physician owned organization. Diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging are at the foundation of the care we provide, the community services we support and all our employment practices. We do not discriminate on the grounds of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, and or expression or any other non-job-related characteristic.