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Job Title:

DIRECTOR, MEDICAL PHYSICS, FT

Posted Date:

2024-09-10

Closing Date:

2024-09-23

Functional Discipline:

PHYSICS

Job Description

VACANCY DETAILS

VACANCY NUMBER: 37412BA REPOST

JOB TITLE: DIRECTOR, MEDICAL PHYSICS, FT
STATUS: FULL TIME
DEPARTMENT: PHYSICS
LOCATION: ST. CATHARINES SITE
HOURS OF WORK: 75 HOURS PER PAY PERIOD

POSTING DATE: 10 SEPTEMBER 2024
CLOSING DATE: 23 SEPTEMBER 2024

UNION: NON UNION
WAGE RANGE: $104.838 TO $118.614 PER HOUR

POSITION OBJECTIVE:
Reporting to Executive Vice President, Clinical Operations, the Director, Medical Physics will provide leadership in clinical, educational, and research activities, while leading strategic and transformational change through the implementation of new technology, improvement of clinical processes and by ensuring program quality. This position will supervise, coordinate, and evaluate the Clinical Medical Physics Service for the Radiation Medicine Program at the Walker Family Cancer Centre (WFCC) through the application of physics to medicine. The Director, Medical Physics will work collaboratively with the Head of Radiation Oncology and the Manager of Radiation Therapy to provide optimal clinical workflow efficiency, high-quality and safe patient-centered care.

The Director, Medical Physics will provide oversight for quality assurance testing, commissioning and calibration of equipment used in the Radiation Medicine Program, provide direction towards new treatment techniques and/or technologies and advise radiation oncologists and dosimetrists as required. In addition, the successful candidate will carry out key management level duties, such as oversight of medical physics department daily operations, employee evaluation and work assignment, project management, radiation capital equipment procurement, manage capital and operational budgets, professional and technical mentorship of staff, recruitment, and internal/external collaboration with relevant stakeholders.

This position is eligible for an adjunct faculty appointment through the Department of Physics at Brock University for teaching and research related to novel methods of cancer diagnosis and/or therapy. In the future, the Director, Medical Physics will help coordinate an academic relationship with McMaster University through their CAMPEP-accredited graduate level and residency programs.

QUALIFICATIONS:
o Ph.D. in Medical Physics or similar field required
o Canadian College of Physics in Medicine (CCPM) or American Board of Radiology (ABR) equivalent certification required
o Possession of CCPM fellowship certification preferred
o Minimum of 10 years of clinical medical physics experience and five years in a leadership role
o Experience managing staff in a multi-unionized environment
o Experience in change management, project management, and process improvement are considered an asset
o Demonstrated clinical excellence and problem-solving skills, and proficiency in scientific/technical writing
o Knowledge and experience in a wide range of clinical therapeutic medical physics, such as radiation equipment acceptance testing, commissioning and quality assurance, treatment planning, clinical and technical protocol development radiation equipment
o Demonstrated ability to provide an environment for Medical Physics research and development
o Willingness to gain knowledge of relevant NH policies and procedures, and collective agreements
o Mentorship experience in people management, and strong inter-personal, organizational and communication skills
o Canadian citizens or permanent residents of Canada Proficiency in both official languages (English and French) will be considered an asset
o Consistent and regular attendance required

INFRASTRUCTURE:
The Medical Physics Department at the WFCC currently consists of a team of five Medical Physicists, two Physics Associates, a Physics Systems Administrator, an Oncology Application Specialist, and a dedicated Biomedical Technologist. We promote a healthy work environment with inter-professional collaboration and networking. The successful applicant will join a rapidly growing radiation treatment program, and will play a significant role in the transformation of the program over the next five years, including directing the implementation of the new treatment planning system and guiding the pending linear accelerator replacements.
o CT simulation has transitioned toward a state-of-the-art Canon Aquilion Exceed LB scanner
o Treatment planning will evolve from the Philips Pinnacle to the RaySearch RayStation platform
o MOSAIQ oncology information system has recently transitioned and implemented locally
o Three Elekta Synergy/Agility linear accelerators will all be replaced with advanced radiation delivery systems capable of SRS/SBRT/VMAT/IGRT/SGRT. The first linear accelerator replacement is scheduled to be with the Varian Edge stereotactic platform
o AI-based contouring is available using Limbus AI software modelling
o Motion management is performed through the C-RAD Sentinel 4DCT and Catalyst HD systems
o DICOM manipulation / PACS storage is managed using the MIMVista platform
o Ultimaker S5 3D printer bundle is available for custom RT applications

WHY JOIN NIAGARA HEALTH:
The Walker Family Cancer Centre is situated within St. Catharines, Ontario, at the heart of the Niagara region. The area is ideal for everyone, whether raising a family or for those who would like to achieve an optimal work-life balance. The region boasts world-class cultural and outdoor attractions, orchards and wineries throughout Niagara Falls, Niagara-on-the-Lake, and adjoining areas. The backdrop of the escarpment and surrounding lakes provides a network of beaches and trails to explore. Housing prices are reasonable compared to other major centers within southwestern Ontario, while an opportunity to live a cottage-like lifestyle exists without owning two separate homes. Quick access to the QEW provides a convenient artery to drive to Toronto or cross the US border for entertainment, shopping and travelling.

Application Process

Qualified candidates are invited to submit their cover letter and resume / curriculum vitae (CV) at the following website: https://careers.niagarahealth.on.ca/erecruit/ Please contact, Breanna Addabbo, Recruitment Specialist, Niagara Health (breanna.addabbo@niagarahealth.on.ca)

For further details or questions related to the application process; please contact Tracy Fazzari, Director Patient Care, Oncology and Palliative Care (tracy.fazzari@niagarahealth.on.ca), for any program specific information.

Recruitment Specialist: Breanna Addabbo

We are especially interested in connecting if you…
Value diversity, equity and inclusion;
Are excited about being part of a respectful and hard-working team in the beautiful Region of Niagara;
Identify as a member of one or more of the following equity-deserving groups: Indigenous, racialized, persons with disabilities, persons of diverse sexual orientations and gender identities and all others who may contribute to the further diversification of ideas.
Have background or expertise in the healthcare environment, supporting patient care and providing extraordinary customer-service.

In accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005 and the Ontario Human Rights Code, Niagara Health will provide accommodations through the recruitment process to applicants with disabilities. If selected to participate in the recruitment and selection process, please inform Human Resources of the nature of any accommodation(s) that you may require in respect of any materials or processes used to ensure your equal participation.

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