Medical Physicist

Medical Physicist University of South Florida - 4.1 Tampa, FL Job Details Full-time 17 hours ago Benefits Health insurance Dental insurance Life insurance Retirement plan Qualifications Collaborate with healthcare professionals Treatment plan development Managerial strategic planning Medicine Calibration Radioactive material handling Research Radiation oncology Administrative experience Clinical staff training Policy & process development Quality assurance University teaching experience Clinical documentation Healthcare policy development Radiation therapy Student advising Higher education teaching Training & development Patient treatment Senior level Training delivery Full Job Description The Medical Physicist in collaboration with other members of the medical team has the primary responsibility for the technical aspects of clinical treatment provided through the radiation therapy department. Collaborates with Medical Staff in developing the course of treatment, clinical documentation, and review of outcomes. Provides training for departmental staff, provides lectures and training for medical staff as requested, serves as radiation safety officer, assists in the strategic planning for equipment and provision of services, assists in development of policies and clinical protocols, provides professional oversight for departmental operations. Assists with duties of the Dosimetrist role as assigned including generating radiation treatment dosage calculations and treatment locations, computerized treatment plans, and dose distributions in order to provide radiation treatment in accordance with the Radiation Oncologists' order. Calibrates radiation therapy equipment. Other areas of involvement may include but are not limited to, radioactive source handling, radiation safety, and patient setup assistance. Performs verification checks and applies quality assurance procedures to ensure accuracy of dose calculations. Performs job duties in accordance with the mission, vision and values of Tampa General Hospital. Responsible to Chair or other appropriate higher-level administrator of a State University. Responsible for teaching research, service, and related administrative activities. Responsible for academic advising and related activities. Medical degree from an accredited insitution or the highest degree appropriate in the field of specialization with a demonstrated record of acheivement in teaching, academic research and service. Must meet university criteria for appointment to the rank of Assistant, Associate or Full Professor. Working at USF With approximately 16,000 employees, the University of South Florida is one of the largest employers in the Tampa Bay area. We are dedicated to cultivating a talented, engaged and driven workforce that strives to be bold. Employees excel in USF's rich academic environment, which fosters their development and advancement. In 2025, Forbes recognized USF as one of Florida's best large employers, ranked No. 1 among the state's 12 public universities. Our first-class benefits package includes medical, dental and life insurance plans, retirement plan options, employee and dependent tuition programs, generous leave, and hundreds of employee perks and discounts. About USF The University of South Florida is a top-ranked research university serving approximately 50,000 students from across the globe at campuses in Tampa, St. Petersburg, Sarasota-Manatee and USF Health. USF is recognized by U.S. News & World Report as a top 50 public university and the best value in Florida. U.S. News also ranks the USF Health Morsani College of Medicine as the No. 1 medical school in Florida and in the highest tier nationwide. USF is a member of the Association of American Universities (AAU), a group that includes only the top 3% of universities in the U.S. With an all-time high of $738 million in research funding in 2024 and as a top 20 public university for producing U.S. patents, USF uses innovation to transform lives and shape a better future. The university generates an annual economic impact of more than $6 billion. USF's Division I athletics teams compete in the American Athletic Conference. Learn more at www.usf.edu . Compliance and Federal Notices This position may be subject to a Level 1 or Level 2 criminal background check. Applicants have rights under

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The University of South Florida is an equal opportunity employer that does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment based on any characteristic protected by law. The University maintains programs for protected veterans and individuals with disabilities in accordance with all applicable federal and state laws. Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) Applicants for USF employment are entitled to request reasonable accommodation(s) in the application process. A request is to be made at least five (5) working days prior to the time the accommodation(s) is needed. Visit the Central Human Resources ADA Accommodations webpage for more information on requesting an accommodation during the application/interview process. Equal Employment Opportunity The University of South Florida is an equal opportunity employer that does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment based on any characteristic protected by law. The University maintains affirmative action programs for protected veterans and individuals with disabilities in accordance with all applicable federal and state laws. This job description does not constitute an employment contract.