Chief Therapeutic Medical Physicist

Position Title: Chief Therapeutic Medical Physicist

Reports to: Operations Manager

Location: Seattle, WA

Employment Status: Full-Time

FLSA Status: Exempt

Work schedule: Monday – Friday; 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM. Must be able to work past normal duty hours and during time of emergencies as required by Contracting Officer Representative. If additional hours outside the normal duty day are required, they will be authorized in advance by the Contracting Officer.

Position Summary: Aldevra, LLC is currently seeking a qualified Chief Therapeutic Medical Physicist at the Seattle VAMC. The medical physicist plays several essential roles in the radiology department. These roles can be examined under the mission of a radiology department: patient care, teaching, and research. Under patient care, the role of a medical physicist involves quality and safety activities, which include performing acceptance testing, conducting periodic evaluation of imaging modalities for regulatory and accreditation compliance, and providing patient dose estimations. As for teaching, medical physicists are typically involved in teaching radiology residents and radiation technologists and providing in-service education to staff and others. The medical physicist is the “go-to person” with regard to not only regulatory compliance but also the safety and quality of imaging. The ideal candidate will already align with our core values of SOAR (Strong Integrity and Ethics, Outstanding Teamwork, Accountability-Driven and Relentless Pursuit of Quality).

Veterans and Military Spouses are encouraged to apply.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

The essential functions include, but are not limited to the following:

Direct Patient Care (80%):

• Provide expertise as a Certified Therapeutic Medical Physicist (CTMP), overseeing all physics and dosimetry operations for VA radiation oncology services on-site at VA.
• Ensure the quality management of radiation oncology services, developing and implementing QMP policies, conducting quarterly QA reports, and maintaining current licenses for radioactive sources and software.
• Manage equipment-related quality assurance, provide shielding surveys, develop and implement new procedures, and report adverse events and facility profile data to the National Health Physics Program (NHPP).

Medical Physics Support:

• Optimize and evaluate radiation treatment plans, ensuring precise radiation dose delivery while maintaining patient and staff safety.
• Perform calculations, conduct systematic chart reviews, and maintain accurate records of equipment specifications and maintenance schedules.
• Manage dosimetry, calibrate treatment equipment, oversee new procedures, and provide comprehensive network and computer support.
• Assist with brachytherapy procedures and maintain detailed documentation of all activities related to radiation therapy equipment and procedures.

Administrative (20%):

• Attend service staff meetings and ensure timely reporting of patient safety incidents, adverse events, and incidents involving radioactive material, following VA and NHPP procedures.
• All other duties as assigned.

About Us

Aldevra was founded in 2009 by current President & CEO Rodney Marshall, a U.S. Marine Corps veteran and minority entrepreneur. The company began by selling foodservice equipment to the federal government and later expanded to include medical equipment and professional services, helping to meet a broader range of customer needs. Today, Aldevra is recognized as a top foodservice equipment dealer in the U.S., specializing in federal government sales while also growing its commercial and e-commerce customer base. Its professional services division provides federal agencies with healthcare professionals, construction and facilities managers and technicians, and administrative support. Whether it's equipment or staffing, Aldevra is committed to delivering high-quality products and timely service at the best value.

Recent accolades include:

• Foodservice Equipment Reports 2024 Top Dealer
• VETS Indexes 5-Star Employer for 2024 Employer Awards
• Foodservice Equipment & Supplies magazine 2024 Distribution Giants list
• Great Expectations Award for Outstanding Growth in 2023
• Strata GPO Top 10 Dealer
• RATIONAL 2024 Premium Partner Award
• Great Place to Work
• 2024 Military Friendly Employer Gold designation
• 2023 HIRE Vets Medallion Award
• ENERGY STAR Partner
• Department of Defense Military Spouse Employment Partnership Small Business Partner
• Army Partnership for Your Success (PaYS) Partner #911

Requirements:

Must Comply With:

• Applicable installation/facility access and local security policies and procedures
• OSHA standards
• All rules and laws set forth VA and/or others as applicable

Security Requirements:

• A National Agency Check with Inquiries (NACI) is required, and a favorable completion of FBI fingerprint History Check must be completed. A Common Access Card (CAC) is required for Base access and the Local Access Network (LAN). Contractor shall work with the sponsoring office to complete local requirements for gaining access to the network.
• Contractor shall have a favorable background investigation or hold a security clearance and access approvals commensurate with the level of information processed or available on the system.

This position requires passing an extensive background check.

Qualifications:

• Must be Board Certified in Medical Physics or Therapeutic Medical Physics by the ABR or certified by the American Board of Medical Physics (ABMP) in Radiation Oncology Physics and maintain licensure with the Board of Licensure for Professional Medical Physicists, if applicable. Certification must be maintained.
• All qualifications are subject to review by the VA PSHCS Chief of Staff and approval by the VA PSHCS Facility Director.
• Shall meet the following education, certification, and qualification standards:
• Master of Doctorate Degree in Medical Physics or related field
• Hold current Board Certification in Therapeutic Medical Physics by the American Board of Radiology.
• Knowledge and experience in: professional care theories, principles, practices and procedures to serve radiation oncology patient population. Demonstrate knowledge of the growth and development, and pathophysiology of disease processes specific to the radiation oncology patient population.
• Medical linear accelerator calibration and Quality Assurance, in accordance with AAPM Task Group 51 and 142 reports, among others.
• Treatment planning system commissioning and Quality Assurance.
• Quality Assurance of IMRT, IGRT and VMAT.
• Quality Assurance of CT machines.
• Permanent implant prostate brachytherapy, including treatment planning, source assay and source handling.
• The candidate must also be approved for the position by the VA National Health Physics Program.
• Proficient in Microsoft and Adobe Acrobat applications
• Military experience or background is preferred
• Excellent verbal communication skills and telephone manner
• Excellent and accurate written communication
• Excellent attention to detail; accurate data entry
• Customer Focused and team-oriented work ethic
• Able to multi-task efficiently and accurately, focusing on quality

We offer you a generous benefits package including:

• Medical, Dental and Vision
• Short Term and Long-Term Disability
• Life Insurance
• Paid Time Off
• Employee 401(k) with company match
• Professional Team Environment

Aldevra is an equal opportunity, E-Verify employer, drug free workplace, and complies with ADA regulations as applicable. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.