Saint Francis Hospital Memphis — a 510-bed tertiary and acute care medical center in Memphis, Tennessee — is recruiting a full-time Chief Physicist to lead radiation oncology physics operations across a comprehensive oncology program that includes external beam therapy, treatment planning, and an active brachytherapy service. This is a daytime, full-time position with direct involvement in quality assurance, education, and departmental research at one of the Mid-South region's flagship hospital campuses.
Perks and Benefits
- Full-time, permanent employment with a large, established health system operating 65 hospitals and approximately 510 outpatient centers nationally
- Access to system-wide employee resources, professional development tools, and career pathway support
- Health, dental, and vision benefits consistent with a major health system employer
- Equal opportunity employer with reasonable accommodation policies for qualified individuals
- E-Verify participating employer
Practice Highlights
- 510-bed acute care hospital serving the greater Mid-South community with a broad spectrum of tertiary services
- Comprehensive radiation oncology department with external beam radiation therapy and an established brachytherapy program
- Chief Physicist responsibilities include quality assurance of all radiation-producing apparatus within the department
- Oversight of treatment record QA and verification and/or validation of all treatment plans
- Direct leadership of the brachytherapy QA program
- Active participation in departmental educational programs — teaching and mentorship component built into the role
- Participation in departmental research programs, supporting academic and clinical advancement
- Hospital service lines include Women's Services, Surgical Services, Bariatric Center of Excellence, Behavioral Health, Emergency, Critical Care, Med/Surg, and Telemetry — providing a robust multidisciplinary oncology referral base
Qualifications
- Master's degree (minimum) in medical physics, physics, or a closely allied field required
- Completed clinical training program with hands-on clinical responsibilities in radiation oncology physics required
- Board certification in Therapeutic Radiological Physics by the American Board of Radiology (ABR) strongly preferred; candidates not yet certified must initiate the ABR certification process as soon as possible upon hire
- Demonstrated competency across external beam QA, treatment plan verification, and brachytherapy physics
About the Community
Memphis, Tennessee sits on the eastern bank of the Mississippi River and offers a distinctive blend of Southern culture, world-class music heritage, and a cost of living well below the national average. The city is home to strong public and private school options, a vibrant restaurant and arts scene, and easy access to outdoor recreation along the river and in the surrounding region. Major metropolitan amenities — professional sports, international airport, and a growing medical corridor anchored by institutions including St. Jude Children's Research Hospital — make Memphis an attractive destination for healthcare professionals seeking both career depth and quality of life.