Physician / Oncology - Medical / Iowa / Locum tenens / Locums Medical Physicist - Oncology

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Are you a skilled Medical Physicist looking for a flexible and rewarding locum tenens opportunity? We are seeking a dedicated professional to join our Oncology team near Junction, IA. This position offers an excellent chance to work with advanced technologies and contribute to high-quality patient care in a collaborative environment.

• Rate Type: Hourly
• Emergency/Temp Privileges: No
• Shift Type: Days
• Shift Description:
  • Clinic hours between 8 am-5 pm
  • Call coverage on weekends only

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We are looking for a locum Medical Physicist to join our Oncology team. The position is available starting mid-June on a part-time basis, with an ongoing need for part-time coverage. The call rotation is 1:2 unless it is for vacation coverage, in which case the locum would be the only physicist on call. The EMR system used is Cerner.

• Provide safe therapeutic radiological physics to the Radiation Oncology Department
• Ensure equipment safety, quality patient care, and teaching in accordance with regulatory standards and medical community guidelines
• Participate in treatment procedures including SRS, SBRT, IMRT, DIBH, gating, SGRT, and 3D Conformal
• Utilize and manage 2 linear accelerators (TomoTherapy Hi-Art and Varian TrueBeam)
• Perform record and verify through Aria, with planning software including Eclipse and Tomoplan
• Conduct patient-specific QA, chart QA, linear accelerator QA, and plan checks
• Provide additional support to radiation oncologists, dosimetrists, and therapists as needed

The ideal candidate will have a MS or PhD, be board eligible with intent for certification or board certified by the ABR or ABMP, and must be or become registered in Iowa as a Radiation Therapy Physicist. Skills in calibration and commissioning of linear accelerators and other radiation sources, performing quality assurance of equipment and treatment plans, and implementing new technologies are essential. A strong work ethic and the ability to work well in a team environment are highly valued.

• Board Certification:
  • Board Certified or Eligible (certification highly preferred)
• License:
  • Active IA license or eligibility for IMLC
• Education:
  • MS or PhD in Medical Physics or a related field
• Experience:
  • Experience in calibration, commissioning, and QA of linear accelerators
  • Proficiency in using Eclipse and Tomoplan planning software

• Flexible part-time schedule
• Competitive hourly rate
• Opportunity to work with advanced radiological equipment and technologies
• Collaborative and supportive team environment
• Gain valuable experience in a high-quality Oncology department

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This is an outstanding opportunity for a Medical Physicist looking to make a significant impact in a locum tenens role. If you meet the qualifications and are ready to contribute to a dynamic and innovative team near Junction, IA, apply now to be considered for this exciting position!