Job Description

Job Title: Physicist - (CMMC) - Belleville, NJ

Location: Rutgers University Medical Grp

Department: CINJ Radiation Physics

Req#: 0000200841

Status: Full-Time

Shift: Day

Pay Range: $218,940.80 - $265,699.20 Annual

Pay Transparency:

The above reflects the anticipated annual salary range for this position if hired to work in New Jersey.

The compensation offered to the candidate selected for the position will depend on several factors, including the candidate's educational background, skills and professional experience.

Job Overview

An Academic Radiation Physicist ensures the quality of care in the use of radiation producing sources and imaging equipment, and engages in academic activity by supporting clinical research protocols and participating in teaching activities. Responsibilities of the Radiation Physicist shall be subject to the direction of the Division Chief and the local hospital leadership.

Qualifications

Required

• A Ph.D.or M.S. in medical physics, physics or related fields is required.
• The successful candidate must be board certified/eligible with demonstrated successful clinical experience within an academic medical center.
  • Board eligible candidates must be enrolled in or have completed medical physics residency program.
• After residency, (0 -10 years) experience with conventional radiotherapy, 3-D and IMRT treatment planning, high and low dose rate brachytherapy; knowledge of Linac operations and functions, knowledge of various special procedures (external beam and brachytherapy); and strong commitment to patient care, education and clinical research are all required.

Preferred

• Preference of consideration will be given to candidates who have clinical experiences and has completed a CAMPEP accredited residency program.
• Strong communication skills and clinical experiences with demonstrated ability to work independently is strongly preferred.

Schedule Requirements:

• Primary working location(s) is Belleville, NJ; CMMC. This role will also support other RWJ site facilities such as NBI, CMMC, JCMC, HAM, & SOM as needed.

Essential Functions

• Conduct all aspects of radiation oncology physics responsibilities including, but not limited to equipment calibration and commissioning, clinical support, maintenance of appropriate quality assurance for equipment and treatment delivery, compliance with radiation safety and licensing issues, treatment planning, dosimetry planning and quality assurance.
• Provide radiation services of the highest standard of professionalism and in accordance with established benchmarks for quality, safety, and efficiency.
• Radiation services will be provided at Robert Wood Johnson University Hospitals at New Brunswick, Hamilton, and Somerset of New Jersey, RWJBH Medical Centers at Jersey City and Clara Maass of New Jersey, RWJBH Newark Beth Israel Medical Center (primary), and University Hospital in Newark of New Jersey.
• Maintain productivity by full participation in Division clinical workload in accordance with established productivity benchmarks set by your Chief and/or local hospital leadership.
• Participate in the development of clinical protocols and enrollment of patients to clinical trials.
• Participate in teaching activities for medical and physics residents,dosimetrist and therapist students as well as targeted lectures to attending physicians in your area of expertise, in support of the educational mission of Rutgers Cancer Institute, radiation oncology residency program, CAMPEP accredited medical physics residency program, and CAMPEP accredited medical physics certificate program. Teaching activities can include involvement in curriculum and course development as well as mentoring of students or residents in preparation of abstracts, case reports, or review articles.
• Participate in the recruitment efforts of faculty, fellows and staff.
• Participation in mandatory meetings required by the Rutgers Cancer Institute, the Hospital(s), the School/ Department and regulatory bodies.
• Participate in clinical research
• Attend to other responsibilities as reasonably assigned by the Chief and/or local hospital leadership.

Other Duties:

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Benefits and Perks:

At RWJBarnabas Health, our market-competitive Total Rewards package provides comprehensive benefits and resources to support our employees physical, emotional, social, and financial health.

• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Medical and Prescription Drug Insurance
• Dental and Vision Insurance
• Retirement Plans
• Short & Long Term Disability
• Life & Accidental Death Insurance
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Health Care/Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
• Wellness Programs
• Voluntary Benefits (e.g., Pet Insurance)
• Discounts Through our Partners such as NJ Devils, NJ PAC, Verizon, and more!

Choosing RWJBarnabas Health!

RWJBarnabas Health is the premier health care destination providing patient-centered, high-quality academic medicine in a compassionate and equitable manner, while delivering a best-in-class work experience to every member of the team. We honor and appreciate the privilege of creating and sustaining healthier communities, one person and one community at a time. As the leading academic health system in New Jersey, we advance innovative strategies in high-quality patient care, education, and research to address both the clinical and social determinants of health.

RWJBarnabas Health aims to truly make a unique impact in local communities throughout New Jersey. From vastly improving the health of local residents to creating educational and career opportunities, this combination greatly benefits the state. We understand the growing and evolving needs of residents in New Jersey whether that be enhancing the coordination for treating complex health conditions or improving community health through local programs and education.

Equal Opportunity Employer

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