Therapeutic Medical Physicist

Summary

The Advanced Performance Level Therapeutic Medical Physicist expertly applies the principles and accepted protocols of physics to ensure the correct quality, quantity, and placement of radiation during radiological and radiation oncology procedures. Manages the development and implementation of advanced techniques and special initiatives in radiotherapy, collaborates with radiation oncologists on new clinical protocols, and directs specialized clinical and research projects.

Duties

• Primary Duties Plans, delivers, verifies, and monitors the quality assurance of radiotherapy at all levels of complexity. Recommends optimal modalities and treatment techniques for patients, and evaluates the safety and accuracy of planned and delivered radiation treatments. Plans and directs specialized programs encompassing all physics and clinical aspects of external beam and advanced treatments, such as Stereotactic Body Radiation Therapy (SBRT) and Stereotactic Radiosurgery (SRS), from simulation through delivery. Expertly operates Varian Eclipse, Varian Aria, Varian TrueBeam systems, CT Simulators, and specialized QA equipment/software. Provides technical oversight and expert guidance for the work of developmental TMPs, medical dosimetrists, and radiation therapists. Oversees, designs, and approves treatment plans, and monitors the accuracy of treatment data recorded in patient medical records. Provides specialized consultation to radiation oncologists regarding difficult treatment cases. Serves as a subject matter expert capable of providing consultative services to the National Radiation Oncology Program (NROP), the National Health Physics Program (NHPP), and other federal or professional organizations. Develops, operates, and fully documents the medical physics quality assurance program. Ensures strict compliance with federal and state regulations, working closely with the Radiation Safety Officer's radiation safety program. Collaborates with staff to create clinical protocols and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) in strict conformance with ASTRO APEX standards, and actively participates in the APEX accreditation process. Educates and trains radiation oncology team members-including radiation oncologists, radiation therapists, and dosimetrists-on safety issues related to radiotherapy planning and delivery. Work Schedule: Monday - Friday, 7:30am to 4:00pm Telework: Not Available Virtual: This is not a virtual position. Functional Statement #: 42025F Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Authorized

Requirements

You must be a U.S. Citizen to apply for this job. All applicants tentatively selected for VA employment in a testing designated position are subject to urinalysis to screen for illegal drug use prior to appointment. Applicants who refuse to be tested will be denied employment with VA. Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959. Must be proficient in written and spoken English. Subject to background/security investigation. Selected applicants will be required to complete an online onboarding process. Acceptable form(s) of identification will be required to complete pre-employment requirements (https://www.uscis.gov/i-9-central/form-i-9-acceptable-documents). Effective May 7, 2025, driver's licenses or state-issued identification cards that are not REAL ID compliant cannot be utilized as an acceptable form of identification for employment. Must pass pre-employment physical examination. Participation in the seasonal influenza vaccination program is a requirement for all Department of Veterans Affairs Health Care Personnel (HCP). Complete all application requirements detailed in the "Required Documents" section of this announcement. As a condition of employment for accepting this position, you will be required to serve a 1 or 2-year trial period during which we will evaluate your fitness and whether your continued employment advances the public interest. In determining if your employment advances the public interest, we may consider: your performance and conduct; the needs and interests of the agency; whether your continued employment would advance organizational goals of the agency or the Government; and whether your continued employment would advance the efficiency of the Federal service. Upon completion of your trial period, your employment will be terminated unless you receive certification, in writing, that your continued employment advances the public interest.

Education

Note: Only education or degrees recognized by the U.S. Department of Education from accredited colleges, universities, schools, or institutions may be used to qualify for Federal employment. You can verify your education here: http://ope.ed.gov/accreditation/. If you are using foreign education to meet qualification requirements, you must send a Certificate of Foreign Equivalency with your transcript in order to receive credit for that education. For further information, visit: https://sites.ed.gov/international/recognition-of-foreign-qualifications/.