Clinical Physicist ABR, Instructor

Overview

The primary objective of this position is to help monitor and coordinate the day-to-day clinical radiation therapy physics activities to ensure streamlined, cost-effective, safe and high-quality services. This requires working closely with the Director of Clinical Physics Operations, the Chief of Physics, Radiation Oncology Chair, Sr Director of Operations and the Radiation Oncology VP towards continuous process improvement within as well as outside of the physics group.

The candidate will be a regular member of clinical committees and will also be responsible for substantial management and administrative duties.

The candidate will be a faculty member of the HMS, subject to HMS Dean approval, and will be expected to participate in clinical physics teaching and training of residents, fellows and junior physics staff, and conduct independent research and development programs. This position reports to the Chief of Physics.

Located in Boston and the surrounding communities, Dana-Farber Cancer Institute is a leader in life changing breakthroughs in cancer research and patient care. We are united in our mission of conquering cancer, HIV/AIDS and related diseases. We strive to create an inclusive, diverse, and equitable environment where we provide compassionate and comprehensive care to patients of all backgrounds, and design programs to promote public health particularly among high-risk and underserved populations. We conduct groundbreaking research that advances treatment, we educate tomorrow's physician/researchers, and we work with amazing partners, including other Harvard Medical School-affiliated hospitals.

Responsibilities

RESPONSIBILITIES

Authorities

• Operationalize mission, vision, values and strategy within clinical operations across physics practices in Boston.
• Help design and/or implement processes to ensure efficient and effective physics operations
• Help guide physics staff (physicists, dosimetrists) regarding daily clinical physics activities
• Participate as a member of the DFCI Clinical Physics teams, eg the QA/QI Committee, faculty search committees, etc
• Help prioritize clinical physics goals and resources
• Help execute clinical physics improvement initiatives
• Works closely with the Sr. Dir of Ops and IT Director on the buildout of ARIA
• Help implementing new technology and/or new treatment techniques

Accountability

• Assist the Director of Clinical Physics operations to maintain effective and efficient clinical physics operations in Boston and Weymouth
• Implement Departmental strategic initiatives related to clinical operations and performance
• Conduct continuous operational improvement/ ongoing practice transformation consistent with Departmental strategy.
• Ensure alignment of clinical operations priorities to DFCI mission, vision, values
• Implement clinical mentorship/ supervision/ of core clinical physics faculty and staff
• Establish and maintain SOP for clinical physics practices
• Merit review for this position is done by the Chief of Physics with input from the Dir Clin Physics Ops, RadOnc Chair, Sr Dir Ops and RadOnc VP.

Performance metrics

• Practice performance metrics
• Patient satisfaction and engagement – as applicable
• Faculty, staff, and learner satisfaction with practice
• Alignment of clinical programs between Boston and Network satellites
• Dashboard of key clinical operational and strategic metrics (including quality improvement/ patient safety metrics)

Patient Care

• Work alongside radiation oncologists to coordinate physics support for safe radiation treatments, including simulations, image processing, treatment plan designs and treatment deliveries to ensure correct radiation dosages and patient safety including decision to suspend treatments when necessary.
• Help develop and implement protocols for radiation dose specifications to meet national and state regulations.
• Help develop and maintain a State mandated Quality Management Program (QMP) covering external beam procedures and material license applications (brachytherapy and radiopharmaceuticals for therapy)
• Help develop and implement quality assurance programs and dosimetric verification procedures for patients undergoing treatments.
• Design treatment facilities to meet the national and State radiation protection guidelines.
• Assume key role in purchase acquisition, installation, and commissioning of all new machines and treatment planning systems.
• Design computer programs to improve comprehensive analyses, processing and integration of imaging, planning and delivery information for maximum operational efficiency and accuracy. This is essential for image-guided and robotic techniques.
• Work with engineers in diagnosis, repair, maintenance, including assessment for release of treatment machines for clinical use.

Contributions to Teaching and R&D

• Contributes to research and development in radiation oncology.
• Participates in teaching programs: Clinical residency training program, Clinical physics residency program, Physics, post-doctoral training program, and the Radiation Therapist Training program.
• Serves as preceptor for fellows and students, overseeing both their research projects and clinical training.

Qualifications

MINIMUM JOB QUALIFICATIONS:

PhD degree in Medical Physics or directly related topic (e.g. Ph. Din Physics, Engineering, Biophysics), obtained within the last 7 years (early career).

Certification by the American Board of Radiology, ABR, or ABR eligibility, is required for this position.

At least 3 years of clinical experience in radiation oncology physics following the completion of the terminal PhD Medical Physics degree.

At Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, we work every day to create an innovative, caring, and inclusive environment where every patient, family, and staff member feels they belong. As relentless as we are in our mission to reduce the burden of cancer for all, we are equally committed to diversifying our faculty and staff. Cancer knows no boundaries and when it comes to hiring the most dedicated and diverse professionals, neither do we. If working in this kind of organization inspires you, we encourage you to apply.

Dana-Farber Cancer Institute is an equal opportunity employer and affirms the right of every qualified applicant to receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, national origin, sexual orientation, genetic information, disability, age, ancestry, military service, protected veteran status, or other characteristics protected by law.