Orlando Health

Specializing in more than 200 types of cancer, an expert team of medical professionals provides personalized care with the most state-of-the-art technologies, such as advanced radiation and proton therapies, and bone marrow transplant and cellular therapy.. The Medical Physicist, Postdoctoral Fellow administers effective delivery of radiation in the diagnosis or treatment of a patient, as prescribed by a physician or other practitioner with varying degrees of supervision as determined by the Chief of Radiation Physics.. o Low dose rate and high dose rate brachytherapy dosimetry and quality assurance.. The postdoctoral fellow is expected to work on the educational and scholarly activities of the program and, as required, assume responsibility for teaching and supervising other residents and students, when deemed competent to do so by the Chief of Radiation Physics.. The postdoctoral fellow is expected to participate in departmental and institutional committees and councils, especially those related to technical, safety, and research activities.

radiation oncology

Position Summary:
<img src="https://orlandohealth.icims.com/icims2/servlet/icims2?module=AppInert&action=download&id=101271&hashed=-153448663" alt="Cancer Institute North" />As a top cancer care provider in Florida, Orlando Health Cancer Institute is a comprehensive, multidisciplinarycancer program consisting of six treatment sites and more than 10 practice locations that serve the region’s adult oncology needs. Specializing in more than 200 types of cancer, an expert team of medical professionals provides personalized care with the most state-of-the-art technologies, such as advanced radiation and proton therapies, and bone marrow transplant and cellular therapy. Through a robust research program, the institute also supports physician involvement in numerous research studies and clinical trials that give patients access to innovative diagnosis, treatment and symptom management options. In addition to being accredited by the Commission on Cancer, a program of the American College of Surgeons, Orlando Health Cancer Institute has earned accreditations and certifications in several areas — including medical oncology and hematology/oncology, radiation oncology, cellular therapy, rectal cancer, and breast care — from the respective accrediting organizations, and recently was named in the 2023 Becker's Hospital Review “60 Hospitals and Health Systems with Great Oncology Programs” list. Orlando Health Cancer Institute is part of the Orlando Health system of care, which includes 24 award-winning hospitals and ERs, 9 specialty institutes, 14 urgent care centers, 100+ primary care practices and more than 60 outpatient facilities that span Florida’s east to west coasts and beyond. Collectively, we honor our 100-year legacy by providing care for more than 142,000 inpatient and 3.9 million outpatient visits each year.Orlando Health is committed to providing you with benefits that go beyond the expected, with career-growing FREE education programs and well-being services to support you and your family through every stage of life. We begin your benefits on day one and offer flexibility wherever possible so that you can be present for your passions. “Orlando Health Is Your Best Place to Work” is not just something we say, it’s our promise to you. Position Summary The Medical Physicist, Postdoctoral Fellow administers effective delivery of radiation in the diagnosis or treatment of a patient, as prescribed by a physician or other practitioner with varying degrees of supervision as determined by the Chief of Radiation Physics.

Responsibilities:
 Essential Functions ? Develop personal program of self-study and professional growth with guidance from the radiation physics and radiation oncology staff. Participate in safe and effective research and/or clinical physics duties, under supervision commensurate with the level of advancement and responsibility as determined by the Chief of Radiation Physics. These duties may include, but are not limited to: o Image-guided radiation therapy. o Intensity modulated radiotherapy. o Radiation dosimetry calibrations and measurements. o Linear accelerator quality assurance. o Radiation safety measures. o Radiotherapy treatment planning. o Fabrication and quality assurance of radiotherapy treatment aids such as immobilization devices, custom blocks, custom compensators, bolus, etc. o Low dose rate and high dose rate brachytherapy dosimetry and quality assurance. o Stereotactic radiosurgery dosimetry and quality assurance. ? The postdoctoral fellow is expected to work on the educational and scholarly activities of the program and, as required, assume responsibility for teaching and supervising other residents and students, when deemed competent to do so by the Chief of Radiation Physics. ? The postdoctoral fellow is expected to participate in departmental and institutional committees and councils, especially those related to technical, safety, and research activities. Actively participate in the continuous evaluation of the educational quality of the program. ? Communicates effectively with physicians, patients, guests and all members of the healthcare team, in a professional manner is required. ? Maintains reasonably regular, punctual attendance consistent with Orlando Health policies, the ADA, FMLA and other federal, state and local standards. ? Maintains compliance with all Orlando Health policies and procedures. Other Related Functions As assigned by the chief of radiation physics

Qualifications:
Education/Training Doctorate or masters. Licensure/Certification None. Experience None.

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