Radiation Oncology Medical Physicist - Senior
Company: Baptist Memorial Health
Location: Southaven
Posted on: February 13, 2026
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Job Description:
Radiation Oncology Medical Physicist - Senior Job Code: 21821
FLSA Status Job Family: Radiation Oncology Job Summary In addition
to core the clinical responsibilities of a staff medical physicist
listed below, the Senior Physicist works with the Metro Chief
Physicist in support of Physics initiatives extending across the
metro area. Performs a variety of medical physics services to
include developing techniques used to standardize and calibrate
imaging and therapy equipment; performs treatment planning for
special cases and acts as a resource to other staff regarding
treatment plans, simulations, and special device fabrication;
validates the accuracy of the treatment plan and provide
consultation to physicians per orders; performs acceptance testing,
measurements, commissioning and ongoing quality assurance testing
of linear accelerators, treatment planning systems, and physics
equipment to establish accuracy and safety in accordance with
hospital, state, federal, and accrediting body requirements. Job
Responsibilities · Assists with the coordination of Physics and
Dosimetry staffing for the Baptist Cancer Centers across the Metro
market, taking into consideration the disease specific patient
needs to ensure all patients receive appropriate and timely care. ·
Assists to assure cross training of all physics/dosimetry staff to
build depth and redundancy within the staffing structure for
complex services, i.e. IORT, TBI, CyberKnife®, etc. across the
metro market. · Assists in the development of protocols for patient
care to ensure that planning is evidence based care and optimizes
patient outcomes. · Assists in any research needs in support of the
BCC Clinical Trials Committee. · Assists with the Baptist GME
program regarding the clinical education of Radiology residents as
it relates to Radiation Oncology. · Coordinates treatment planning
processes and other procedures as indicated. · Oversees quality
controls measures. · Collates and documents all aspects of physics
services. · Participates in performance improvement and radiation
safety activities. · Contributes to a positive work environment and
the overall team effort of the department. · Completes assigned
goals. · Performs other accountabilities as assigned or directed.
Specifications Experience Description Minimum Required: 10 years of
experience in a progressive radiation oncology department, academic
experience and or a CAMPEP-accredited residency is a plus.
Preferred/Desired: experience with HDR, advanced IMRT applications
for treatment as well as stereotactic treatment delivery. Education
Description Minimum Required: Masters Level - Board Certified in
therapeutic medical physics by the American Board of Radiology
(ABR). Preferred/Desired Training Description Minimum Required
Preferred/Desired Special Skills Description Minimum Required:
Advanced computer skills. Preferred/Desired Licensure Description
Minimum Required: BLS CERTIFICATION WITHIN 14 DAYS OF HIRE; Board
Certified in therapeutic medical physics by the American Board of
Radiology (ABR).
Keywords: Baptist Memorial Health, Jonesboro , Radiation Oncology Medical Physicist - Senior, Healthcare , Southaven, Arkansas
