Assistant Professor of Clinical - Radiation Oncology, Medical Physics

Job Summary: (Purpose And Function)The physics division currently covers five radiation therapy venues: Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center (SCCC) Main, Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center (SCCC) West, Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center (SCCC) at Deerfield Beach, Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center (SCCC) at Coral Gables, Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center (SCCC) at Doral, Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center (SCCC) at Sole Mia, Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center (SCCC) at Plantation, and Jackson Memorial Hospital (JMH). The division consists of twenty medical physicists and thirteen dosimetrists who carry out clinical, research, and resident teaching duties. Provide all aspects of medical physics support to the operation of radiation therapy, including commissioning and continuous quality assurance of external beam radiotherapy machines such as linear accelerators; special physics consultation as requested by radiation oncologists; participate and assist in the preparation of radiation treatment including image acquisitions, treatment planning, evaluation and verification of treatment plans; supervise the treatment delivery as necessary for conventional treatment, intensity-modulated radiation therapy (IMRT), volumetric-modulated arc therapy (VMAT), total body irradiation (TBI), total skin electron therapy (TSET), MR-guided radiation therapy (View Ray), and stereotactic radiosurgery/therapy such as SRS and SBRT; perform weekly continuing physics chart checks; perform all physics-related tasks and QA procedures for high-dose-rate (HDR) and low-dose-rate (LDR) brachytherapy; supervise and collaborate with dosimetrists on all aspects of dosimetric procedures; liaise with all relevant entities in the department to facilitate the process of radiation treatment delivery. Participate in the resident and medical physics graduate program teaching program, including didactic lecturing and hands-on instructions as appropriate for academic level. Participate in academic activities including graduate teaching, post-graduate mentoring, and research activities as appropriate and directed by the Chief of Medical Physics.

Minimum Qualifications: (Essential Requirements)PhD Degree in medical physics, engineering, or related field with at least two years of clinical experience and ABR (or equivalent) certified or eligible. The University of Miami is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Applicants and employees are protected from discrimination based on certain categories protected by Federal law.