Our state-of-the-art oncology clinic is seeking a dedicated and highly skilled Medical Physicist to join our patient-focused treatment team. This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in delivering safe, accurate, and innovative radiation therapy using advanced technologies within a fast-paced private clinical environment. If you are driven by precision, collaboration, and the pursuit of exceptional cancer care, we invite you to bring your expertise to our growing practice.
Highlands Oncology began in 1996 with three physicians and a desire to change the face of oncology care in our community. Dr. Malcolm Hayward, Dr. Dan Bradford, and Dr. Thad Beck knew that patients do better at home, in the community where they live and work, and where their support system is already in place. In furthering that goal, Highlands has grown with the region from a single location 26 years ago, to 6 locations in Northwest and Northcentral Arkansas today employing more than 800 diverse team members.
As Northwest Arkansas continues to grow, so must the services and providers available in the region. Highlands Oncology is committed to remaining on the cutting edge to ensure our community has access to the very best cancer care. What we have is something quite unique right here in our own backyard with a caring multidisciplinary team focused on treating patients like family.
Job Summary:
Provide a full range of on-site clinical medical physics support at Highlands Oncology clinics, including conducting routine quality assurance and calibration of megavoltage therapy units and equipment, in-vitro or phantom measurements as identified and required by the facility, state or federal regulations.
Our clinics are located in Northwest Arkansas- Fayetteville, Rogers, and Mountain Home. They are equipped with:
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4 Truebeams, 1 Halcyon, 1 iX, and 1 Nucletron Afterloader
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Eclipse/Aria
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Oncentra for HDR
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Brainlab/Elements SRS
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VisionRT
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ClearCheck
Job Duties / Responsibilities:
- Works closely and in conjunction with dosimetrist and radiation oncologist during simulations and/or
initial patient set ups as needed to ensure that accurate data is obtained for treatment planning.
- Comply with the high standards of accuracy, precision, and timeliness in all aspects of acquiring data,
preparing treatment plans, secondary calculation, special medical physics consults or other related
physics/dosimetrist functions for the department.
- Assist in the commissioning of new therapy and therapy related equipment acquiring necessary data and
ensuring that all quality assurance tests follow state and federal regulations.
- Participates fully in the QA program for the department as well as the QA/RM program for the facility.
- Participates in weekly chart rounds/peer review.
- Assumes responsibility for verifying that computer data used for generating treatment plans or dose
calculations are reasonably accurate and within accepted standards for the profession.
- Other duties as assigned by the Supervisor of Medical Physics.
Required Skills/Abilities:
- Ability to work independently
- This position has access to confidential information concerning patients and requires dependability,
good judgment, and a high degree of professionalism.
Education and Experience:
- M.S. degree in medical physics or equivalent from a CAMPEP accredited program, board certified by
American Board of Radiology (ABR) or ABR board eligible.
- Varian Accelerators, Varian Eclipse External Beam and HDR Planning.
- Proficient in SRS/SBRT planning and delivery procedures.
- Specialized training in therapeutic radiation physics with at least 2 years of experience or resident training
program in medical physics.
- Working knowledge of SRS, SBRT, and HDR.
Work Environment:
- The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee
encounters while performing the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodation may be
made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.
- Due to the nature of our business and the use of radiation and hazardous chemicals, it is imperative
that all employees foster a culture and environment of safety.
- Must have the ability to utilize components of the treatment-planning computer, including but not
limited to the use of keyboards, and mouse controls. Must be able to stand for 8 hours; lift 40-pound
blocks to shoulder level; have sufficient visual acuity to distinguish structures and isodose displays on a
computer monitor. Additionally, they must be able to align the treatment field and monitor patients
during radiation therapy treatment. 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.
At Highlands Oncology, we are seeking a motivated and collaborative Medical Physicist to join our growing team. This is an exciting opportunity to become part of a forward-thinking practice committed to delivering high-quality, patient-centered radiation oncology care.
Our program offers excellent flexibility and exposure to a diverse array of treatments. We value physicists who are clinically engaged, detail-oriented, and enthusiastic about contributing to treatment planning, quality assurance, and the implementation of new technologies.
The ideal candidate will thrive in a collaborative environment where teamwork, innovation, and continuous improvement are central to our mission. We are building a dynamic team and are looking for someone eager to grow with us while helping advance cutting-edge radiation oncology services in our community.
Highlands Oncology offers a full suite of benefits that includes those listed below and MANY MORE...
- Certified a Great Place to Work!
