Medical Physics Faculty - Fountain Valley
Company: University of California - Irvine
Location: Fountain Valley
Posted on: September 3, 2024
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Job Description:
Position overview
Salary range:
Total Negotiated Salary (TNS) calculation includes AAMC salary
benchmarks which can range from $186,227 - $325,725. The posted UC
salary scales
(https://www.ucop.edu/academic-personnel-programs/_files/2023-24/oct-2023-acad-salary-scales/t5-summary.pdf)
set the base pay determined by rank and/or step at appointment.
This position includes membership in the health science
compensation plan
[https://www.ucop.edu/academic-personnel-programs/_files/apm/apm-670.pdf],
which provides for eligibility for additional compensation.
Application Window
Open date: September 2, 2024
Next review date: Wednesday, Oct 2, 2024 at 11:59pm (Pacific
Time)
Apply by this date to ensure full consideration by the
committee.
Final date: Tuesday, Sep 2, 2025 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time)
Applications will continue to be accepted until this date, but
those received after the review date will only be considered if the
position has not yet been filled.
Position description
The Department of Radiation Oncology at the University of
California, Irvine -School of Medicine invites applications for the
position of Medical Physicist. This appointment will be in either
the Professor of Clinical "X" series, the Health Sciences Clinical
Professor series, or the Professor-in-Residence series, at either
the Assistant, Associate, or Full Professor rank.
Successful candidates will establish and maintain a robust quality
and safety program and facilitate resultant process improvements,
driven by data. This position is responsible for teaching residents
and students and promoting educational activities including the
physics residency and dosimetry training programs. Applicants must
have a Ph.D. or equivalent in Medical Physics or related fields,
and have clinical experience in clinical Medical Physics.
Successful candidates will have superior "people" skills and aspire
to be a leader in the field through independent research, teaching,
and innovation. This role reports directly to the Vice Chair of
Medical Physics, and the Chair of Radiation Oncology.
Successful candidates must work collaboratively within and outside
of the Department. Primary responsibilities include:
* Oversee all required quality assurance (QA) and ensure that
inspections, calibrations and verifications are performed to
maintain compliance with radiation regulations, including federal,
state, and Nuclear Regulatory Commission; and Healthcare Facilities
Accreditation Programs.
* Represent the Radiation Oncology Department on Hospital
Leadership committees about quality, safety, and performance
improvement.
* Develop, grow, and sustain a program within the Department of
Radiation Oncology centered around patient safety, process
improvement, professional outcome assessment, and patient
satisfaction.
* Instill a culture of safety and quality throughout the Department
and make QA a centerpiece.
* Monitor, participate in, and facilitate clinical operations
safety programs, including radiation safety, universal protocol,
and Joint Commission requirements.
* Establish compliance with National Patient Safety Goals (NPSG)
through formulation, implementation, and regular review and
upgrading of departmental policies in all areas of patient safety
(including time outs, patient identification, site and side
marking, patient falls, medication reconciliation, and any new
goals introduced).
* Establish a program of walk rounds for real-time assessment of
safety and quality issues.
* Manage reporting of, and responses to, adverse events in
Radiation Oncology, and reduce the risks of adverse events by
ongoing analysis of reported and potential adverse events and near
misses.
* Establish key performance indicators (KPIs) relating to patient
safety, service access, and customer satisfaction, focusing on
safety issues such as patient identification, procedural
complications, radiation exposure, and technical errors.
* Develop mechanisms for collecting underlying data needed to
measure KPIs, and tools to efficiently generate KPIs in an
actionable timeframe, including a quality scorecard that posts
relevant data for each working group within the Department.
* Prepare the Department to gain American College of Radiology (ACR
or APEX) accreditation status and assist in preparation for; and
participation in, site visits by regulatory and accreditation
bodies.
Criteria for the Professor of Clinical "X" Series:
The incumbent will be expected to direct patient care, conduct
substantial and meaningful research, teach residents and medical
students, and perform public and University service. Excellent
teaching is an essential criterion for appointment in this series.
Priority will be given to candidates with a proven track record of
academic productivity, as demonstrated through high-impact
publications, thematic-based research, and grant funding.
Criteria for the Health Sciences Clinical Professor Series:
The incumbent will be expected to direct patient care; teach
resident and medical students; participate in research and creative
work; and perform public and University service.
Criteria for the Professor-in-Residence Series:
The incumbent will be expected to conduct substantial and
meaningful research; teach students; direct patient care; and
perform public and University service. Engage in a program of
scholarly activity, including the pursuit of intramural and
extramural funding sources to support original research in the
field of radiation oncology.
Located at the University of California, Irvine Chao Family Cancer
Center in Fountain Valley, California, the Department of Radiation
Oncology is an integral part of the NCI-designated Chao Family
Comprehensive Cancer Center. The Department is equipped with a
robust blend of technology, including a dedicated HDR brachytherapy
suite and an intraoperative unit. Further equipment upgrades are
planned. The Department features a four-year Radiation Oncology
residency training program and a two-year Medical Physics
residency. The Department has an active Radiation Biology Division
that currently ranks among the top programs in the nation
concerning NIH funding. The Department participates in NRG/RTOG and
SWOG and encourages investigator-initiated clinical and
translational trials. The Division has undergone a transformative
change with current and future site expansion in recent years.
Founded in 1965, the University of California, Irvine is the
youngest member of the prestigious Association of American
Universities. The campus has produced 3 Nobel laureates and is
known for its academic achievement, premier research, innovation,
and anteater mascot. The University has more than 36,000 students
and offers 222 -degree programs. It is located in one of the
world's safest and most economically vibrant communities and is
Orange County's second-largest employer. The "OC" offers a
multitude of recreational and cultural opportunities and is home to
Disneyland, as well as to the beach enclaves of Laguna Beach,
Newport Beach, and Huntington Beach ("Surf City USA"). The
University of California, Irvine is an Equal
Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer advancing inclusive
excellence.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment
without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation,
gender identity, national origin, disability, age, protected
veteran status, or other protected categories covered by the UC
nondiscrimination policy.
All applicants of academic positions at the University of
California, Irvine must download, complete, sign, and upload the
following form with their application:
Sexual Misconduct, Harassment and Discrimination Declaration
Form
Application Procedure: Applicants must complete an online
application profile and upload the following applications materials
electronically to be considered for the position at:
https://recruit.ap.uci.edu/JPF09260
* Letters of Recommendation (3 required; 2 optional)
*Curriculum Vitae
* Cover Letter
* Statement of Research
* Teaching Statement
* Inclusive Excellence Activities Statement/Contributions to
Diversity
* Sexual Misconduct, Harassment and Discrimination Declaration
Form
Qualifications
Basic qualifications (required at time of application)
Applicants must possess a Ph.D. or equivalent. Successful
candidates will possess superior "people" skills and have
aspiration to be a leader in the field through independent
research, teaching, and/or innovation. Successful candidates must
work collaboratively within and outside of the Department.
Application Requirements
Document requirements
Reference requirements
Apply link:
https://recruit.ap.uci.edu/JPF09260
About UC Irvine
The University of California, Irvine is an Equal
Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer advancing inclusive
excellence. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for
employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual
orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age,
protected veteran status, or other protected categories covered by
the UC anti-discrimination policy.
As a University employee, you will be required to comply with all
applicable University policies and/or collective bargaining
agreements, as may be amended from time to time. Federal, state, or
local government directives may impose additional requirements.
Job location
Fountain Valley, CA
Keywords: University of California - Irvine, Fountain Valley , Medical Physics Faculty - Fountain Valley, Healthcare , Fountain Valley, California
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