Veterans Affairs in Oklahoma City is seeking highly qualified Therapeutic Medical Physicist (TMP) to join our team

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Radiotherapy Planning, Delivery, and Quality Assurance:

• Plan, deliver, verify, and monitor quality assurance of radiotherapy at all levels of complexity.
• Recommend optimal modalities and treatment techniques for patients.
• Ensure the quality, safety, and accuracy of radiation treatments through evaluation and monitoring.

• Safely operate all radiation planning and delivery devices.

• Technical Oversight and Program Management:

• Implement radiation therapy for cases of outstanding technical difficulty and responsibility, providing knowledge-based solutions.
• Plan and direct a specialized program covering all physics and clinical aspects of external beam treatment procedures.

• Provide technical oversight for entry-level TMPs, medical dosimetrists, radiation therapists, and oversee Residents.

• Consultation and Treatment Planning:

• Oversee radiation therapy treatment planning and design.
• Approve treatment plans and monitor the accuracy of treatment data in medical records.
• Offer consultation to radiation oncologists on difficult treatment cases.
• Perform patient-specific treatment validation measurements.

• Develop policies and procedures for advanced treatment modalities.

• Quality Assurance and Regulatory Compliance:

• Develop and operate a medical physics quality assurance program.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory standards within the Radiation Safety Officer's program.

• Conduct complex problem diagnosis and scheduled quality assurance to ensure the safe operation of radiotherapy equipment.

• Education and Training:

• Educate radiation oncology team members on safety issues related to radiotherapy planning and delivery.

• Follow VHA, AAPM, and other applicable code of ethics to maintain high professionalism and care standards.

• Additional Responsibilities:

• Perform calibration, acceptance testing, and clinical commissioning for radiotherapy systems.
• Utilize advanced planning techniques such as 3-D treatment planning, IMRT, and SBRT.
• Collaborate with other disciplines, communicate effectively in both written and verbal formats, and use technical writing considerations.

Qualifications:

• Proficiency with radiotherapy devices for external beam radiotherapy.
• Expertise in high and low dose rate brachytherapy simulation, planning, dosimetry, and treatment methods.
• Knowledge of shielding methods, radiation survey methods, and regulatory requirements for radiation safety.
• Ability to diagnose and resolve complex equipment problems and emergencies.
• Competency in calculating radioactive decay and disposing of radioactive sources per state and federal regulations.

Work Schedule:

• Full-time: Monday - Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM
• Telework: Not Available

To Explore This Opportunity Further

Please forward a copy of your Cover Letter and Curriculum Vitae/Resume to David Billingsley, Oklahoma City VA PPR at or call my office. Thank you.

About Department of Veterans Affairs

The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) is one of the nation’s largest integrated healthcare systems, dedicated to honoring and serving America’s Veterans through exceptional care, research, and support. Our physicians and healthcare professionals provide high-quality, evidence-based treatment across more than 1,300 facilities, helping Veterans lead healthier, more fulfilling lives. At VA, we offer rewarding careers where clinical excellence meets purpose, professional growth, and the chance to make a lasting impact on those who’ve served our country.