Board-Certified Chief Therapeutic Medical Physicist

Spectrum Healthcare Resources has a potential need for a Board-Certified Chief Therapeutic Medical Physicist (CTMP)  .

Job Title: Board-Certified Chief Therapeutic Medical Physicist (CTMP)

Location: Department of Veterans Affairs – VA Long Beach Healthcare System.

Position Type: Full-time (0800- 1630 daily Monday to Friday, with an option of compressed schedule of 10-hour shifts/4 days a week, 0700-1730)

About the Role:
We are seeking an experienced and highly qualified Board-Certified Chief Therapeutic Medical Physicist (CTMP) to join our Radiation Oncology team at the VA facility. The CTMP will play a critical role in overseeing all aspects of the Radiation Oncology Physics Program, ensuring the highest standards in patient care, safety, and quality control.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and supervise all physics and dosimetry operations, ensuring a consistent and high-quality Radiation Oncology Physics Program.
• Provide quarterly Quality Assurance (QA) reports for the Quality Assurance Committee and Radiation Safety Committee.
• Conduct and document equipment-related quality assurance, including TLD and credentialing measurements for independent third-party analysis.
• Perform shielding surveys and submit reports as required by the National VA Health Physics Program (NHPP).
• Ensure that all licenses for linear accelerator equipment and software applications are current.
• Develop, implement, and periodically review policies and procedures for Quality Management Program (QMP) related to radiotherapy equipment.
• Oversee the technical activities of physicists, dosimetrists, and other team members, ensuring effective communication and continuity in medical physics operations.
• Implement new techniques or procedures in the facility by conducting literature reviews, developing standard procedures, and training staff.
• Report and manage adverse events through the Radiotherapy Incident Reporting & Analysis System (RIRAS).

Qualifications:

• Board Certification: Must be Board Certified in Medical Physics or Therapeutic Medical Physics by the American Board of Radiology (ABR).
• Licensure: Maintain licensure with the Board of Licensure for Professional Medical Physicists (if applicable).
• Experience:
  • Minimum of 5 years of post-board certification experience.
  • At least 3 years of continuous experience in the last 5 years in a similar role.
• Education: Ph.D. in Medical Physics or related field.
• Strong expertise in radiation therapy equipment, quality assurance processes, and compliance with regulatory standards.

Company Overview:

Spectrum Healthcare Resources (SHR) was established in 1988 to deliver systems and processes designed to meet the unique needs of Military and VA Health Systems.  SHR is a leading organization that provides physician and clinical staffing and management services to United States Military Treatment Facilities, VA clinics and other Federal Agencies through various contracting vehicles.  A Joint Commission Health Care Staffing Services firm, SHR is the military staffing division of TeamHealth, a Nationwide organization that serves 850 civilian and military hospitals with a team of 9,600 affiliated health care professionals.

Spectrum Healthcare Resources is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

EOE/AA/Disability/Vet