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Posted: 27-Aug-25
Location: Hackettstown, New Jersey
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Atlantic Health System, one of the largest non-profit healthcare organizations in New Jersey, is seeking a full-time medical physicist to join its Radiation Oncology Department at Hackettstown Medical Center. This position will also provide support at other Atlantic Health System locations. The successful candidate will work alongside a dedicated team of 6 physicians, 11 physicists, and 7 dosimetrists.
Key responsibilities include delivering comprehensive clinical physics and dosimetry support, such as treatment planning, machine quality assurance (QA), and QA activities for 3D, IMRT, VMAT, SBRT, and SRS treatments. The physicist will also play a critical role in evaluating and implementing new equipment and treatment techniques. Additionally, the physicist will contribute to system-wide projects and clinical research initiatives aimed at advancing radiation oncology services.
Atlantic Health System operates six Varian linear accelerators, a CyberKnife system, and a Varian GammaMed brachytherapy unit. The network uses ARIA for record and verify, along with Eclipse V18 for treatment planning, including HyperArc for SRS/SRT. At Hackettstown Medical Center, a TrueBeam system treats approximately 25 patients daily, with access to a shared PET/CT scanner in collaboration with Radiology. Additionally, a Mevion S250-FIT proton therapy system is scheduled for installation at Morristown Medical Center this year, offering opportunities to gain experience in proton therapy and contribute to the development of Atlantic Health's proton therapy program.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Treatment planning including 3D, VMAT, SRS, SBRT, etc.
- Determines the need for, specifies, and accesses dosimetric and treatment planning equipment including, but not limited to measurement instruments to calibrate all treatment equipment and monitoring devices, computerized treatment planning systems, computerized water phantom systems with appropriate ionization chambers and diodes, film densitometry systems, etc.
- Participates in the specification, selection, and acceptance of radiation-producing machines, accessories, and computerized treatment-planning system.
- Supervises arrangements for proper commissioning and maintenance of radiation treatment equipment.
- Periodically evaluates all equipment for continued utility, appropriateness, reliable performance, age and condition and makes recommendations on practical life span, obsolescence and replacement.
- Maintains responsibility for the design and implementation of the aspects of the quality management program that involve the use of the external beam radiotherapy equipment as well as the review and approval of the procedures followed by the radiation therapy staff.
- Develops protocols for performing and checking monitor units calculations to ensure all calculations agree with written prescription.
- Perform QA for linear accelerators, HDR remote afterloader, simulator, treatment equipment, and the treatment planning system.
- Create treatment plans to accurately deliver the Radiation Oncologist's prescribed dose while sparing critical structures.
- Monitor each patient's treatment and records to assure the quality of their radiation treatments.
- Provides information for protocol patients as requested by the National Quality Assurance Review Center (QARC).
- Participates in chart rounds to ensure the fulfillment of the prescription and review any changes in dose and patient set-up.
- Oversees and is responsible for maintaining all required documentation relating to radiation treatment plans and equipment.
- Collaborates with radiation therapists in the setup of patients and the use of treatment aids and immobilization devices.
- Consults with the Radiation Oncologist and assists in the development of a customized treatment plan for patients.
- Participates in HDR procedures
- Participate in workflow and process changes or improvement
- Participates and initiate clinical projects
- Commissioning and implementing new technologies in Radiation Oncology
Education/Qualification:
- Ph.D. or M.S. degree in Medical Physics with three years of clinical experience in medical physics; Or an equivalent degree and completion of a CAMPEP-accredited Medical Physics Residency program with board certification or eligibility is required.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
At Atlantic Health System, our promise to our communities is; Anyone who enters one of our facilities, will receive the highest quality care delivered at the right time, at the right place, and at the right cost. This commitment is also echoed in the respect, development and opportunities we give to our more than 20,000 team members. Headquartered in Morristown, New Jersey, we are one of the leading non-profit health care systems in the nation. Our facilities and sites of care include:
- Morristown Medical Center, Morristown, NJ
- Overlook Medical Center, Summit, NJ
- Newton Medical Center, Newton, NJ
- Chilton Medical Center, Pompton Plains, NJ
- Hackettstown Medical Center, Hackettstown, NJ
- Goryeb Children's Hospital, Morristown, NJ
- CentraState Healthcare System, Freehold, NJ
- Atlantic Home Care and Hospice
- Atlantic Mobile Health
- Atlantic Rehabilitation
We also have more than 900 community-based healthcare providers affiliated through Atlantic Medical Group. Atlantic Accountable Care Organization is one of the largest ACOs in the nation, and we are a member of AllSpire Health Partners.
We have received awards and recognition for the services we have provided to our patients, team members and communities. Below are just a few of our accolades:
- 100 Best Companies to Work For (r) and FORTUNE(r) magazine for 15 years
- Best Places to Work in Healthcare - Modern Healthcare
- 150 Top Places to work in Healthcare - Becker's Healthcare
- 100 Accountable Care Organizations to Know - Becker's Hospital Review
- Best Employers for Workers over 50 - AARP
- Gold-Level "Well Workplace": Wellness Council of America (WELCOA)
- One of the 100 Best Workplaces for "Millennials" Great Place to Work(r) and FORTUNE(r) magazine
- One of the 20 Best Workplaces in Health Care: Great Place to Work(r) and FORTUNE(r) magazine
- Official Health Care Partner of the New York Jets
- NJ Sustainable Business
Hackettstown Medical Center has been providing care to the community since 1973, primarily serving Warren, Sussex and Morris Counties in New Jersey. From preventive services and outpatient testing, to care for minor injuries and life-threatening illness, we offer a wide range of services to keep our local population healthy. Hackettstown Medical Center maintains several designations, including Primary Stroke Center from both the New Jersey Department of Health & Senior Services and The Joint Commission's advanced certification program; accreditations from the American College of Radiology for mammography, nuclear medicine and ultrasound; sleep disorder center accreditation from the American Academy of Sleep Medicine; and Quality of Care recognition for our cardiopulmonary department from the American Association for Respiratory Care. In addition, we provide education, screenings, support groups and wellness programs for people of all ages through our Center for Healthier Living.
Atlantic Health System offers a competitive and comprehensive Total Rewards package that supports the health, financial security, and well-being of all team members. Offerings vary based on role level (Team Member, Director, Executive). Below is a general summary, with role-specific enhancements highlighted:
Team Member Benefits
- Medical, Dental, Vision, Prescription Coverage (22.5 hours per week or above for full-time and part-time team members)
- Life & AD&D Insurance.
- Short-Term and Long-Term Disability (with options to supplement)
- 403(b) Retirement Plan: Employer match, additional non-elective contribution
- PTO & Paid Sick Leave
- Tuition Assistance, Advancement & Academic Advising
- Parental, Adoption, Surrogacy Leave
- Backup and On-Site Childcare
- Well-Being Rewards
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Fertility Benefits, Healthy Pregnancy Program
- Flexible Spending & Commuter Accounts
- Pet, Home & Auto, Identity Theft and Legal Insurance
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Note: In Compliance with the NJ Pay Transparency Act (effective Sunday, June 1, 2025), all job postings will include the hourly wage or salary (or a range), as well as this summary of benefits. Final compensation and benefit eligibility may vary by role and employment status and will be confirmed at the time of offer.
EEO STATEMENT
Atlantic Health System, Inc. is an equal employment opportunity employer and federal contractor or subcontractor and therefore abides by applicable laws to protect applicants and employees from discrimination in hiring, promotion, discharge, pay, fringe benefits, job training, classification, referral, and other aspects of employment, on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity and sexual orientation), national origin, citizenship status, disability, age, genetics, or veteran status.
Atlantic Health System Cancer Care offers unparalleled cancer specialists, clinical trials, innovative technology and medical treatments, and caring support services for more than 6,000 patients a year right here in New Jersey. Our expansive network includes the flagship Carol G. Simon Cancer Center at Morristown Medical Center and Overlook Medical Center and comprehensive oncology programs at Chilton Medical Center, Hackettstown Medical Center, and Newton Medical Center. It covers 11 counties in northern and central NJ. So, no matter where patients live or work, they can enter our community of cancer care, spanning prevention to treatment to survivorship. 
