Medical Physicist Assistant

Career opportunities at VillageMD and our operating companiesWe're a physician-led, patient-centric network committed to simplifying the complexities of health care and bringing a more connected kind of care.And now we're proud to say we're part of the VillageMD family.VillageMD, through its operating companies, provides high-quality, accessible health care services for individuals and communities across the United States, with primary, multispecialty, and urgent care providers serving patients in traditional practice settings, in patients' homes and online appointments.Committed to serving all patients and working with all payers, VillageMD consistently innovates value-based care, bringing integrated applications, population insights and staffing expertise to its owned and affiliated practices, ensuring high-quality care, better patient outcomes and a reduction in the total cost of care. Through Village Medical, Village Medical at Home, Summit Health, CityMD, Starling Physicians, Westmed, and other practices, VillageMD serves millions of patients throughout their lives, wherever and whenever they need care. Its dedicated workforce of more than 20,000 operates from 770 practice locations and 26 markets.Why become a Villager?When you work at VillageMD, or a VillageMD operating company, you are part of a compassionate community of people who work hard every day to make health care better for all.

What makes us different is our village of supportive and inspiring peers who want a meaningful career with impact. The work we do is changing the lives of our patients, our communities, and each other. Together, we are creating better outcomes for all.We're reimagining health care with a primary care-led, value-based care model.

Here, you will be part of a team delivering the care we want to see in the world. It is what drives us to knock down old barriers in health care because every patient, every person and every community deserves better care. Here, you will be at the center of our mission.

Your voice will be heard, and you will feel empowered to do what's best and right for our patients, communities, and each other. To learn more about VillageMD visit our corporate site VillageMD.com.Job DescriptionPosition SummaryThe Medical Physicist Assistant (MPA) performs tasks under the supervision of a Qualified Medical Physicist (QMP) in radiation oncology. The general responsibilities of the MPA include, but are not limited to, performing routine machine, treatment planning system, imaging and patient specific quality assurance (QA), assisting in the maintenance of physics and therapy equipment and assisting with documentation and radiation oncology EMR data management.

The MPA assists in validating new radiotherapy technology including acceptance testing and commissioning, plays an active role in improving the existing quality control program and supports daily clinical physics tasks.Essential Job Functions:* Performs patient specific QA measurements following established procedures by QMP.* Performs measurements in phantom for the purpose of treatment plan dose verification.* Performs special in-vivo dosimetry measurements using OSLD or diodes.* Performs daily, weekly, and monthly QA checks under direct supervision of a QMP.* Assists with implementation of new therapeutic treatment procedures.* Follows instructions of a QMP on gathering of specific commissioning data and measurements for treatment machines.* Follows instructions of a QMP on evaluation and verification of specific functions for a particular technology.* Performs validation measurements for new technology and processes data.* Assists QMP in developing, validating, and documenting tests and QA procedures for new technology and processes.* Assists QMP in developing training materials for new technology and processes. • Assists QMP in training other staff and faculty on specific technology and processes.* Assists in minor equipment repairs and oversees vendor repair actions, with appropriate training.* Other job duties as required. Physical Job Requirements:* Pushing and pulling, taking frequency into consideration.* Physical strength to lift heavy objects, carts, or items, taking frequency into consideration* Physical mobility, which includes movement from place to place on the job, taking distance and speed into account.* Physical agility, which includes ability to maneuver body while in place.* Dexterity of hands and fingers.* Endurance (e.g.

continuous typing, prolonged standing/bending, walking).* Balance is maintained during climbing, bending and/or reaching.Environmental Risks* Magnetic fieldsRadiation Education, Certification, Computer and Training Requirements:* B. Sc. in Physics, preferred M.

Sc. in Medical Physics.* Ability to communicate in English, both orally and in writing required.* Strong interpersonal and organization skills required.Travel* Ability to commute to satellite offices as needed.Total Rewards at VillageMDOur 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 EmployerOur 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 DisclaimerOur 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.

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