Full Job Description
As part of the Leadership team for the Oncology services the Chief Physicist of Radiation Oncology supports and promotes the mission and strategic plan of John Muir Health (JMH). The Chief Physicist provides leadership for system-wide physicists and dosimetrists within oncology services creating an efficient and productive team focused on delivering optimal patient care. This position continually evaluates service effectiveness, developing plans to address shortcomings and build on strengths. The Chief Physicist will lead and manage the dosimetrists, medical physicist group, ensuring the safe and effective delivery of radiation therapy. This role involves overseeing all technical aspects of radiation oncology, maintaining the highest standards for patient safety, and coordinating with medical staff to optimize treatment outcomes. Works collaboratively with the Medical Director and Manager of Radiation Oncology Operations and the oncology service line, medical staff and other John Muir departments to provide premium radiotherapy support at the highest levels of technological and clinical development. In addition, 40% of time will focus on direct clinical physics duties.
Education:
• Master's Degree Health Services Administration - Preferred
• Master's Degree Business Administration - Preferred
• Ph.D. or equivalent in Medical Physics or a related field - Required
Experience:
• 7 years' experience working as a physicist within Radiation Oncology - Required
• 5 years of supervisory experience within a healthcare environment - Required
• Extensive Experience Working with Physicians - Required
Additional Experience:
• Experience facilitating and managing challenging situations. In-depth understanding of all aspects of radiation oncology services, including significant management experience with operational and capital budgeting in a large health system - Preferred
Certifications/Licensures:
• ABR-MP - American Board of Radiology (Medical Physics) Required and
• State of California Department of Public Health Registration Required and
• ABR-MOC - American Board of Radiology (Maintenance of Certification) Preferred
Skills:
• Strong knowledge of radiation therapy techniques, equipment, and safety protocols.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Proven ability to manage multiple priorities and work effectively in a team-oriented environment demonstrated ability to work effectively as a team member and to be accepted in a leadership role by a variety of internal and external stakeholders.
• Demonstrated experience working with multiple stakeholders in facilitating high-level multi-disciplinary group decisions.
Work Shift:
Exempt Salaried (United States of America)
Pay Range:
$313,489.00 - $470,233.00
Salary
Offer amounts are based on demonstrated/relevant experience and/or licensure.
Pay will be adjusted to the local market if hired outside of the Bay Area.
Note: Positions at JMH which are exempt (not eligible for overtime) under the level of Manager are listed as hourly for compensation purposes on this posting. The work shift will contain the word 'exempt' on it.
Scheduled Weekly Hours:
40
