Medical Physicist

Overview

Physician Affiliate Group of New York (PAGNY) is adding one Medical Physicist  to the group at Kings County Hospital. The Hospital is part of the NYC Health Hospitals System (NYCHHC). Kings County Hospital operates a world-renowned Level 1 Trauma Center, one of only three in Brooklyn, which serves 2.6 million residents of Brooklyn and Staten Island.

Kings County is located in the East Flatbush/Prospect-Lefferts section of Brooklyn, close to the 2 and 5 subways. Our patients are diverse, with the majority being Afro-Caribbean. Most of our patients are native English speakers. Knowledge of French/Haitian Creole is helpful, but not required. 

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with the chairman/physicians of the department on all aspects of running the service.

• Perform annual physics program Audits in collaboration with chief therapist and chief of service

• Calibrate and maintain patient management equipment in accordance with applicable regulations and protocols.

• Perform all necessary acceptance testing and commissioning for all new patient management equipment.

• Assure compliance with all radiation safety and protection regulations and requirements.

• Actively participate in CQI/PI programs and activities/ACRO accreditation

• Check patient charts to assure the prescribed delivery of radiation.

• Teach resident physicians radiation therapy physics, and equipment operation and safety.

• Provide technical input in design and construction of patient management rooms, and installation activities.

• Assure the appropriate management of brachytherapy patients and radioactive sources.

• Serve as consultant to hospital administration and other Departments.

Qualifications

• Masters degree or PhD in Medical Physicist 
• Certified in Medical Physicist – American Board of Radiology
• Current NYS License as Medical Physicist - Therapeutic Radiology

Preferred Qualifications:

• 2 years or more experience preferred

Benefits include:

• Competitive compensation package
• 10% 401K company contribution after one year of service
• Choice of a three-tiered nearly FREE medical plan
• Excellent dental insurance including orthodontics coverage
• Generous paid time off program
• Eligibility for loan forgiveness through the National Student Debt Forgiveness Center
• Salary Amount: $220,000.00

Physician Affiliate Group of New York (PAGNY) is one of the largest multi-disciplinary groups in the country whose main purpose is to nurture and embolden the healthcare providers who take care of the most fragile and vulnerable patients in New York City.  PAGNY is comprised of over 4,000 physicians and healthcare professionals who provide services to NYC Health Hospitals (H H), the largest public health system in the United States.  Our practitioners are highly skilled professionals with outstanding credentials who deliver the highest level of quality healthcare to patients throughout New York City.    

Physician Affiliate Group of New York, P.C. (“PAGNY”) is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer committed to diversity and inclusion in all aspects of recruiting and employment. All qualified individuals are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration without regard to race, color, gender, gender identity or expression, sex, sexual orientation, transgender status, gender dysphoria, national origin, age, religion, disability, military and veteran status, marital or parental status, citizenship status, genetic information or any other factor which cannot lawfully be used as a basis for an employment decision. We require applications to be completed online. 

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