About this Medical Physicist (Therapy) role at University of Vermont Medical Center
The Division of Medical Physics at The University of Vermont Medical Center is seeking a board-certified or board-eligible therapeutic medical physicist to join our group of 8 therapy physicists, 1 diagnostic imaging physicist, and 1 nuclear medicine physicist/RSO. This position will provide clinical service to the Network Department of Radiation Oncology.
The UVM Medical Center (UVMMC) is located on the eastern shore of Lake Champlain with beautiful views of the Adirondacks to the west and the Green Mountains a few miles to the east. Voted as one of the best places to live in Outside Magazine, outdoor activities abound year-round. There are vibrant food and music scenes as well as good schools and social services. Carrying the distinction of having the smallest largest city (Burlington, approximately 40,000) of any state, Vermont has more to offer than might be suggested by its size.
Radiation Oncology at the UVMMC occupies a LEED certified space with an abundance of natural light, three linacs, and HDR, CT simulator, and active special procedure programs. Other sites in the UVM Health system include Central Vermont Medical Center (Berlin, VT), Champlain Valley Physicians Hospital (Plattsburgh, NY), and Alice Hyde Medical Center (Malone, NY).
Our health system is in the implementation phase of a major technology transition. Six modern Varian linear accelerators, including an Ethos, are planned for install across system partner sites over the next 3 years, replacing mostly Elekta linacs. Cloud-based Aria and Eclipse are presently in process of replacing Mosaiq and Pinnacle. Brianlab ExacTrac with surface imaging will add new capability to the SRS and SABR programs. These efforts will update and augment what are already active, high-quality programs. It is a great to time to join our team in shaping the future of radiation oncology in Vermont and northern New York.
This role primarily supports UVMMC on-site, but as we integrate across our health system, there may be limited travel to our partner sites. Our group and the organization value work life balance. Vermont offers abundant outdoor opportunities through the year, and we want our team to work hard but also to have time to recharge and enjoy personal life. A results-oriented philosophy and work from home are a piece of our approach, with most therapy physicists working from home one day per week on average.
The Division of Medical Physics works to fulfill our academic mission through research and educational support of the Radiology Residency Program, the Cardiology Fellowship Program, and the Department of
Medical Laboratory and Radiation Sciences. Work to add medical physics residency programs in Radiation Therapy Physics and a joint Diagnostic Imaging/Nuclear Medicine residency is under way.
As we share a campus with our partners at the UVM Larner College of Medicine, candidates holding the PhD and having a track record of academic productivity and interest, may be considered for faculty track. Our group is actively engaged in resident education, clinical trials implementation and support, and there is potential opportunity to teach undergraduates. Our physicists are highly involved in national and international societies and initiatives, serving on and chairing numerous committees. These efforts are supported as part of the mission of our institution.
Education: MS, DMP, or PhD in medical physics required. Must be fully board certified within 3 years of hire.
Experience: Board-certification or board-eligibility by the ABR, CCPM, or equivalent is required.
Location: The primary work location is UVM Medical Center in Burlington, VT. The group provides support for the UVM Health across Vermont and northern NY; travel up to approximately 2-4 days per month may be required to partner sites.
Benefits: At UVMMC, we support our employees as passionately as we care for our patients. We offer a comprehensive, total compensation package that includes salary, health and wellness benefits, paid time off, and more.
