Board-Certified Chief Therapeutic Medical Physicist

Spectrum Healthcare Resources has a potential need for a Board-Certified Chief Therapeutic Medical Physicist (CTMP) .

Job Title: Board-Certified Chief Therapeutic Medical Physicist (CTMP)

Location: Department of Veterans Affairs - VA Long Beach Healthcare System.

Position Type: Full-time (0800- 1630 daily Monday to Friday, with an option of compressed schedule of 10-hour shifts/4 days a week, 0700-1730)

About the Role:
We are seeking an experienced and highly qualified Board-Certified Chief Therapeutic Medical Physicist (CTMP) to join our Radiation Oncology team at the VA facility. The CTMP will play a critical role in overseeing all aspects of the Radiation Oncology Physics Program, ensuring the highest standards in patient care, safety, and quality control.

Key Responsibilities:

Lead and supervise all physics and dosimetry operations, ensuring a consistent and high-quality Radiation Oncology Physics Program.
• Provide quarterly Quality Assurance (QA) reports for the Quality Assurance Committee and Radiation Safety Committee.
• Conduct and document equipment-related quality assurance, including TLD and credentialing measurements for independent third-party analysis.
• Perform shielding surveys and submit reports as required by the National VA Health Physics Program (NHPP).
• Ensure that all licenses for linear accelerator equipment and software applications are current.
• Develop, implement, and periodically review policies and procedures for Quality Management Program (QMP) related to radiotherapy equipment.
• Oversee the technical activities of physicists, dosimetrists, and other team members, ensuring effective communication and continuity in medical physics operations.
• Implement new techniques or procedures in the facility by conducting literature reviews, developing standard procedures, and training staff.
• Report and manage adverse events through the Radiotherapy Incident Reporting & Analysis System (RIRAS).

Qualifications:

• Board Certification: Must be Board Certified in Medical Physics or Therapeutic Medical Physics by the American Board of Radiology (ABR).
• Licensure: Maintain licensure with the Board of Licensure for Professional Medical Physicists (if applicable).
• Experience:
  • Minimum of 5 years of post-board certification experience.
  • At least 3 years of continuous experience in the last 5 years in a similar role.
• Education: Ph.D. in Medical Physics or related field.
• Strong expertise in radiation therapy equipment, quality assurance processes, and compliance with regulatory standards.

Company Overview:

Spectrum Healthcare Resources (SHR) was established in 1988 to deliver systems and processes designed to meet the unique needs of Military and VA Health Systems. SHR is a leading organization that provides physician and clinical staffing and management services to United States Military Treatment Facilities, VA clinics and other Federal Agencies through various contracting vehicles. A Joint Commission Health Care Staffing Services firm, SHR is the military staffing division of TeamHealth, a Nationwide organization that serves 850 civilian and military hospitals with a team of 9,600 affiliated health care professionals.

EOE/Disabled/Veterans