Senior Medical Physicist

Company: Baptist Memorial Health
Location: Southaven
Posted on: February 6, 2026

Job Description:

Physicist-Medical Senior Job Code: 21821 FLSA Status Job Family: RADIOLOGY Job Summary In addition to core the clinical responsibilities of a staff medical physicist listed below, the Senior Physicist works with the Metro Chief Physicist in support of Physics initiatives extending across the metro area. Performs a variety of medical physics services to include developing techniques used to standardize and calibrate imaging and therapy equipment; performs treatment planning for special cases and acts as a resource to other staff regarding treatment plans, simulations, and special device fabrication; validates the accuracy of the treatment plan and provide consultation to physicians per orders; performs acceptance testing, measurements, commissioning and ongoing quality assurance testing of linear accelerators, treatment planning systems, and physics equipment to establish accuracy and safety in accordance with hospital, state, federal, and accrediting body requirements. Job Responsibilities - Assists with the coordination of Physics and Dosimetry staffing for the Baptist Cancer Centers across the Metro market, taking into consideration the disease specific patient needs to ensure all patients receive appropriate and timely care. - Assists to assure cross training of all physics/dosimetry staff to build depth and redundancy within the staffing structure for complex services, i.e. IORT, TBI, CyberKnife®, etc. across the metro market. - Assists in the development of protocols for patient care to ensure that planning is evidence based care and optimizes patient outcomes. - Assists in any research needs in support of the BCC Clinical Trials Committee. - Assists with the Baptist GME program regarding the clinical education of Radiology residents as it relates to Radiation Oncology. - Coordinates treatment planning processes and other procedures as indicated. - Oversees quality controls measures. - Collates and documents all aspects of physics services. - Participates in performance improvement and radiation safety activities. - Contributes to a positive work environment and the overall team effort of the department. - Completes assigned goals. - Performs other accountabilities as assigned or directed. Specifications Experience Description Minimum Required: ten (10) years of experience in a progressive radiation oncology department, academic experience is a plus. Preferred/Desired: experience with HDR, advanced IMRT applications for treatment as well as stereotactic treatment delivery. Education Description Minimum Required: Masters Level Board Eligible in medical physics by the American Board of Radiology (ABR). Preferred/Desired Training Description Minimum Required Preferred/Desired Special Skills Description Minimum Required: Advanced computer skills. Preferred/Desired Licensure Description Minimum Required: BLS CERTIFICATION WITHIN 14 DAYS OF HIRE; ABR 3 certification Preferred/Desired Reporting Relationships Does this position formally supervise employees? If set to YES, then this position has the authority (delegated) to hire, terminate, discipline, promote or effectively recommend such to manager. Reporting Relationships: No Work Environment Functional Demands Label Short Description Full Description Sedentary Very light energy level Lift 10lbs. box overhead. Lift and carry 15lbs. Push/pull 20lbs. cart Light Moderate energy level Lift and carry 25-35lbs. Push/pull 50-100lbs. (ie. empty bed, stretcher) Medium High energy level Lift and carry 40-50lbs. Push/pull /- 150-200lbs. (Patient on bed, stretcher) Lateral transfer 150-200lbs. (ie. Patient) Heavy Very high energy level Lift over 50lbs. Carry 80lbs. a distance of 30 feet. Push/pull > 200lbs. (ie. Patient on bed, stretcher). Lateral transfer or max assist sit to stand transfer. Functional Demands Rating: Medium Activity Level Throughout Workday Physical Activity Requirements - Sitting: Continuous Physical Activity Requirements - Standing: Frequent Physical Activity Requirements - Walking: Frequent Physical Activity Requirements - Climbing (e.g., stairs or ladders): Occasional Physical Activity Requirements - Carry objects: Continuous Physical Activity Requirements - Push/Pull: Continuous Physical Activity Requirements - Twisting: Continuous Physical Activity Requirements - Bending: Continuous Physical Activity Requirements - Reaching Forward: Continuous Physical Activity Requirements - Reaching Overhead: Continuous Physical Activity Requirements - Squat/Kneel/Crawl: Occasional Physical Activity Requirements - Wrist position deviation: Continuous Physical Activity Requirements - Pinching/fine motor activities: Continuous Physical Activity Requirements - Keyboard use/repetitive motion: Continuous Physical Activity Requirements - Taste or smell Physical Activity Requirements - Talk or hear: Continuous Sensory Requirements Color Discrimination: Yes Near Vision: Very Accurate Far Vision: Very Accurate Depth Perception Hearing Environmental Requirements - Blood-Borne Pathogens: Anticipated Environmental Requirements - Chemical: Anticipated Environmental Requirements - Airborne Communicable Diseases: Anticipated Environmental Requirements - Extreme Temperatures: Not Anticipated Environmental Requirements - Radiation: Anticipated Environmental Requirements - Uneven Surfaces or Elevations: Not Anticipated Environmental Requirements - Extreme Noise Levels: Anticipated Environmental Requirements - Dust/Particular Matter: Anticipated Environmental Requirements - Other

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