Medical Physicist job in Pittsburgh PA

Medical Physicist

The Department of Radiation Oncology at UPMC Hillman Cancer Center in Johnstown, PA has an exciting opportunity for a medical physicist to join the team and work under Dr. Saiful Huq, renowned for many contributions scientifically and professionally. He is especially known for his work as a member of TG51, chair of TG100, and member of IAEA TRS398 and TRS483 Codes of Practice. He was the President of AAPM in 2020 and has mentored many young medical physicists who are now practicing worldwide. Candidates will have an M.S. or Ph.D. Degree in Physics or Medical Physics. ABR/ABMP Certification in Therapeutic Radiological Physics or Therapy Medical Physics is preferred but not required. Must meet qualified expert criteria defined by the Nuclear Regulatory Commission and/or Pennsylvania State regulatory agency. There is an opportunity to work 1-2 days from home, but candidates must live within commuting distance of Johnstown.

Job Description

• Join a team providing all aspects of clinical medical physics services including regular quality assurance testing of radiotherapy equipment and treatment delivery processes, dosimetric calibration of radiation therapy equipment, maintaining compliance with PA radiation safety and licensing regulations, providing routine clinical support, and implementation of 4DCT and gated radiation therapy.
• Full support of the UPMC Medical Physics Division.
• Join a network of 30+ medical physicists across the UPMC Hillman Cancer Center network.
• The Division's goal is to scale advanced techniques across the network to enable high-quality care close to patients' homes.

Benefits

• Relocation bonus
• Competitive salary plus incentive plan
• Outstanding UPMC benefits
• CME time and allowance

Community Overview

A two-hour drive to Pittsburgh, PA for fine dining, museums, cultural events, and professional sports teams including MLB, NFL, NHL, and USL.

The University of Pittsburgh at Johnstown and Pennsylvania Highlands Community College attract thousands of students to their contiguous campuses in Richland, 5 miles (8 km) east of Johnstown.

Home to art studios, discovery centers, museums, performing art centers, a symphony orchestra, the National Folk Festival, and the Flood City Music Festival.

Reasonable cost of living.