Rad/Onc - Chief of the Division of Medical Physics - Department of Radiation Oncology - Loyola Medic
Job Description
Job Description
Lead the Future of Cancer Care with Us!
Our organization is on the lookout for a distinguished and forward-thinking individual to take on the role of Chief of the Division of Medical Physics within the Department of Radiation Oncology. This is a remarkable chance to influence the landscape of cancer treatment at a globally recognized academic medical institution dedicated to patient-focused care, interdisciplinary collaboration, and groundbreaking innovation. Outstanding candidates may be considered for a prestigious endowed professorship to support their academic and research endeavors.
Why Join Our Organization?
- State-of-the-Art Technology: Utilize advanced equipment including 3 Varian TrueBeams, 1 Varian Edge, 1 Varian Ethos, 3 CT simulators, and systems like Aria/Eclipse/Ethos, Elekta Flexitron, and Zeiss Intrabeam.
- Comprehensive Treatment Services: Engage in a variety of services such as SRS, SBRT, HDR, TBI, IORT, hyperthermia, and Online Adaptive RT.
- Collaborative Team Environment: Work alongside a dynamic group comprising 6 faculty physicists, 4 clinical physicists, 1 physicist-scientist, 6 dosimetrists, 3 medical physics residents, and dedicated technical support.
- Commitment to Academic Excellence: Benefit from a robust research atmosphere that encourages collaboration, mentorship, and innovative thinking.
- Master's in Medical Physics Program: Participate in a newly established Master's program through our institution.
Your Leadership Role
As the Chief of Medical Physics, your responsibilities will include:
- Strategic Vision: Establish the direction for physics operations in alignment with departmental and institutional objectives. Act as a key advisor on technology, capital planning, and clinical program development.
- Clinical Excellence: Ensure stringent quality assurance, patient safety, and adherence to all regulatory standards. Oversee all physics operations, including treatment planning, machine QA, commissioning, calibration, and radiation safety protocols.
- Innovation and Integration: Spearhead the adoption of new technologies, automation, and adaptive therapy workflows.
- Mentorship and Talent Development: Foster a culture of academic growth through faculty development, resident training, supervision programs, mentorship, and staff engagement. Support teaching initiatives within our academic programs.
- Research Advancement: Secure funding, promote collaborations, shape strategic research initiatives, and translate findings into clinical applications.
- Organizational Representation: Enhance our national and international reputation through publications, presentations, and professional leadership roles.
- Operational Oversight: Manage budgeting, resource allocation, and strategic planning for technology and personnel.
- Recruitment: Attract and retain skilled professionals who demonstrate leadership, innovation, and academic excellence.
Qualifications
- Required:
- PhD in Medical Physics, Physics, or a related discipline.
- ABR certification (or equivalent).
- Minimum of 5 years of progressive leadership experience in academic clinical medical physics.
- Preferred:
- Over 10 years of leadership experience.
- Expertise across all modalities.
- Strong research background and experience in strategic planning.
- Proven ability to secure NIH or equivalent extramural funding.
Compensation and Benefits
This position offers a competitive salary and benefits package, which includes:
- Starting salary ranging from $159,000 to $985,945.
- Compensation based on academic rank and experience.
- Comprehensive benefits package:
- Paid time off.
- Paid malpractice insurance, including post-employment tail coverage.
- Reimbursement for relocation expenses (in accordance with IRS guidelines).
- CME days and allowance.
- Additional benefits from our institution.
We encourage interested candidates to submit a cover letter and CV for consideration.
Our organization is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer/educator, committed to diversifying its faculty.