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The Division of Medical Physics at The University of Vermont Medical Center is seeking a boardcertified or boardeligible 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) the network hub 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 40000 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 include Central Vermont Medical Center (Berlin VT) Champlain Valley Physicians Hospital (Plattsburgh NY) and Alice Hyde Medical Center (Malone NY).
Our health network is currently in the initial implementation phase of a major technology transition. Six modern Varian linear accelerators including an Ethos are planned for install across the Network over the next 3 years replacing mostly Elekta linacs. Cloudbased 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 new 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 onsite but as we integrate our health network there will be some required travel likely 24 days per month to our satellites. Our group and the institution 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.
While this position is primarily clinical and classified as such there are opportunities for candidates with the background and interest to contribute to the educational and research activities of the group. 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: Boardcertification or boardeligibility by the ABR CCPM or equivalent is required.
Location: Base site is UVMMC in Burlington VT. The group provides support for the UVM Health Network across Vermont and northern NY; travel approximately 24 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.
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