Liberty, MO, USA
8 days ago
Physicist - Radiation Oncology
Position Title

Physicist - Radiation Oncology

KUCC - Liberty

Position Summary / Career Interest:Physicist - Radiation Oncology

Liberty Hospital, now part of The University of Kansas Health System, is seeking an outstanding medical physicist to join our faculty.

About University of Kansas Cancer Center-Department of Radiation Oncology

The University of Kansas Cancer Center, an NCI-designated Comprehensive Cancer Center, recently received a $100 million lead gift to build a new, state-of-the-art destination cancer facility.

The Department of Radiation Oncology provides cancer care services throughout the Kansas City metropolitan area with over 4,300 treatment courses annually. The Division of Medical Physics is comprised of 21 faculty medical physicists, 18 medical dosimetrists, 4 medical physics residents (2 PGY-1’s and 2 PGY-2’s), and 1 department-funded clinical research fellow.

The department has just completed a Varian Eclipse/ARIA RTM v18.0 upgrade, the first in the US.  The University of Kansas’ IBA ProteusONE is projected to be the first in the region to deliver FLASH therapy.  In the upcoming five years, 4 LINACs and 2 Siemens CT simulators will be installed/replaced. The Department has a newly renovated 1200 sq. ft. physics research space located right next to the clinical area on the main Cancer Center campus, and it houses both computational and instrumentation labs.

The medical group at The University of Kansas strives for excellence in both clinical and research and is rapidly growing a national reputation in many areas, including treatment planning, dosimetry, instrumentation, QA/QC, proton therapy, FLASH, optimization, Monte-Carlo simulations, and more.

The medical physics research is currently being funded by multiple NIH grants, industry grants and The University of Kansas Cancer Center (KUCC) physicist/scientist recruiting grants. Collaborations with the physics and engineering departments at the KU Lawrence campus create abundant exciting opportunities for both academic research and education.

Benefits and compensation: 

Relocation assistance CME allowance Health, Dental, Vision InsuranceLTD/STD and Life insurance Professional liability insuranceRetirement plan

About The University of Kansas Health System - Liberty Campus:

Serving the healthcare needs of the community for nearly 50 years, Liberty Hospital is a 204-licensed bed medical center and Level II trauma center. Our mission is to work in partnership with our community to improve the health, safety, and well-being of those we serve. The hospital has consistently received an “A” safety grade for the last four years from The Leapfrog Group.

About Liberty, Missouri:

The City of Liberty, Missouri is a suburb of Kansas City, commonly referred to as the “Northland.”

Liberty offers an award-winning public school system, a local college, and a vibrant historic downtown business district with retail, dining, and business offices. The City’s 29 square miles is serviced by excellent local municipal services like police, fire, water, and sewer.

With a population of just over 30,000, the city offers the best combination of economic opportunities, diverse housing, award winning parks, safe streets and neighborhoods, a variety of things to do and a friendly sense of community.

Recreation - Home to more than 500 acres of park land and more than 10 miles of trails offering plenty of opportunity for play and exercise.

Capitol Federal Sports Complex is a nationally recognized facility that hosts numerous local, regional, and national baseball, softball and soccer tournaments and leagues throughout the year. The national tournaments attract teams from coast to coast.

History, Arts and Cultural - The community includes seven historic districts and over 240 preserved homes and buildings many of which are listed on the National Register of Historic places.

Location - We are just 15 minutes from downtown and 15 minutes from Kansas City International Airport.

About Kansas City (located 15 minutes from Liberty):

A metropolitan area of 2.3 million people, Kansas City offers the diversity and excitement of a large city with the charm and convenience of Midwest living.  A short drive to Kansas City, and you will find top destinations, including the Kauffman Center of Performing Arts, Union Station & Science City, National WWI Museum, Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art, as well as the Country Club Plaza, a shopping district celebrated for its architectural design.

Overall, the Kansas City metropolitan area is a diverse and dynamic region with a rich cultural heritage, a strong economy, a vibrant downtown area, and a wide range of recreational opportunities. Kansas City International airport, just over an hour from Topeka, has a new terminal, thoughtfully designed with beautiful architecture and modern amenities, offering non-stop and international flights.

The University of Kansas Health System is the official healthcare provider for the Kansas City Chiefs, Kansas City Royals, KC Current, and T-Mobile Center. Kansas City is also home to Sporting KC, Kansas City Mavericks, and will be hosting the World Cup! Visit www.thinkkc.com for more information about Kansas City.

Interested applicants please send CV to Ann Terry, Provider Recruiter, at ATerry2@kumc.edu.

Time Type:Full time

Job Requisition ID:R-38789

We are an equal employment opportunity employer without regard to a person’s race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity and sexual orientation), national origin, ancestry, age (40 or older), disability, veteran status or genetic information.

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