Medical Physicist - NJ

Job Description

 Wellhart is seeking a Board Certified Medical Physicist for a locum tenens position in New Jersey. This 124-day assignment requires a specialist to work 20 hours per week, Monday to Friday, from 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM, starting on 11/03/2025. The ideal candidate should have a Master's or PhD level education with at least two years of continuous working experience within the last three years. Key responsibilities include performing QA procedures, therapeutic medical physics in an ACR/APEx certified healthcare system, and working with various radiation therapy equipment and software. The role involves minimal direct patient care but requires participation in peer review conferences and adherence to VA documentation standards.

Job Details:

Location: New Jersey

Facility Type: VA Healthcare System

Start Date: 11/03/2025

LOA: 124 days

Provider Type Needed: Board Certified Medical Physicist

Schedule: Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM (20 hours per week)

Job Responsibilities and Duties:

• Perform QA procedures and therapeutic medical physics in an ACR/APEx certified healthcare system
• Work with Varian Linear Accelerators, Image Guided Radiation Therapy, and various treatment planning systems
• Conduct IMRT QA and work with CT Simulators
• Participate in peer review conferences to discuss treatment decisions and goals
• Provide medical physics support for radiation treatment planning and delivery
• Ensure radiation protection for patients and staff
• Perform calculations for MUs or treatment times and conduct independent reviews
• Complete required documentation in CPRS according to VA standards
• Be present during patient setup for SBRT/SRS and IGRT procedures
• Specify and monitor methods to calculate MUs or treatment times

Additional Information:

• Must be comfortable with various radiation therapy procedures and equipment
• Requires at least one year of experience in multiple specialized areas of radiation therapy
• Candidate should be licensed in any state
• Opportunity for extension may be available

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Benefits:

• Strong compensation

• Travel-related expenses covered

• A-rated medical malpractice insurance provided

• Dedicated recruiter for future travel opportunities

What are Locum Tenens Jobs?

Locum tenens jobs (AKA travel jobs) are contract roles designed to fill gaps in care at facilities and hospitals over a specific timeframe. These assignments can range from a week to well over a year, and often include opportunities for extension.

Locum and travel medical providers hold all the same qualifications as a permanent provider, and often choose locum work for higher pay and increased flexibility.