Staff Physicist - Radiation Oncology

Company: Summit Health CityMD
Location: Clifton
Posted on: April 1, 2026

Job Description:

About Our Company We’re a physician-led, patient-centric network committed to simplifying health care and bringing a more connected kind of care. Our primary, multispecialty, and urgent care providers serve millions of patients in traditional practices, patients' homes and virtually through VillageMD and our operating companies Village Medical , Village Medical at Home , Summit Health , CityMD , and Starling Physicians . When you join our team, you become part of a compassionate community of people who work hard every day to make health care better for all. We are innovating value-based care and leveraging integrated applications, population insights and staffing expertise to ensure all patients have access to high-quality, connected care services that provide better outcomes at a reduced total cost of care. Please Note: We will only contact candidates regarding your applications from one of the following domains: @summithealth.com, @citymd.net, @villagemd.com, @villagemedical.com, @westmedgroup.com, @starlingphysicians.com, or @bmctotalcare.com. Job Description Job functions: Acceptance/Commissioning of radiation therapy machines/software/equipment Continuous quality assurance and dosimetry calibration of various equipment, external beam radiation, brachytherapy, CT simulator and Treatment Planning System. External beam treatment planning (3D, IMRT, VMAT, SBRT and SRS) using Varian treatment planning system. HDR Brachytherapy planning and treatment. Physics support for SBRT, SRS, HDR and 4DCT. Performs and evaluates patient related dosimetric measurements Implementation of state and federal regulations. Active participation in quality assurance programs Accessibility to RTT and dosimetry staff for set up and delivery advice Close interaction with SMG and IT staff Close interaction with Varian for Truebeam maintenance and troubleshooting Assistance to other health care professionals in optimizing the balance between the beneficial and deleterious effects of radiation; Compliance with applicable federal and state regulations Active participation in software and/or hardware consideration and/or purchase Develop and/or improve electronic and/or paper charting of all special procedures Participate actively in the periodic recurring departmental accreditation process with national oversight body (APEX, ACR or ACRO) Frequent collaboration with all clinical staff in SMG Department of Radiation Oncology Protection of the patient and others from potentially harmful or excessive radiation; Measurement and characterization of radiation; Participate in the establishment of protocols to ensure safe, timely and accurate patient treatment planning and delivery Conduct radiation safety education courses as required for all departmental staff Performance of radiation exposure monitoring program within the department Active participation in department’s clinical quality assurance endeavors Education, Certification, Computer and Training Requirements Certification in the specific subfield(s) of medical physics with its associated medical health physics aspects by an appropriate national certifying body and abides by the certifying body's requirements for continuing education. Ph.D/MS in physics, medical physics, radiological physics, medical health physics, or equivalent disciplines from an accredited college or university One year of clinical experience in a Radiation Oncology department Proficiency in following modalities: External beam planning, including 2D, 3D, IMRT, gating Specialized EBRT to include SBRT and/or SRS High dose rate brachytherapy Radionuclide handling and/or therapy BC/BE with certification by either: The American Board of Radiology; or The American Board of Medical Physics Travel Ability to commute to satellite offices as needed Pay Range: $187,616.00 - $234,520.00 Annual About Our Commitment Total Rewards at VillageMD Our team members are essential to our mission to reshape healthcare through the power of connection. VillageMD highly values the critical role that health and wellness play in the lives of our team members and their families. Participation in VillageMD’s benefit platform includes Medical, Dental, Life, Disability, Vision, FSA coverages and a 401k savings plan. Equal Opportunity Employer Our Company provides equal employment opportunities ( EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to, and does not discriminate on the basis of, race, color, religion, creed, gender/sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression (including transgender status), national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, pregnancy, military status, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, and local laws. Safety Disclaimer Our Company cares about the safety of our employees and applicants. Our Company does not use chat rooms for job searches or communications. Our Company will never request personal information via informal chat platforms or unsecure email. Our Company will never ask for money or an exchange of money, banking or other personal information prior to the in-person interview. Be aware of potential scams while job seeking. Interviews are conducted at select Our Company locations during regular business hours only. For information on job scams, visit, https://www.consumer.ftc.gov/JobScams or file a complaint at https://www.ftccomplaintassistant.gov/ .

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