The Cancer Program at Windsor Regional Hospital (WRH) is seeking applications for a temporary full-time Medical Physicist to join a progressive and collaborative Radiation Oncology team serving patients throughout the Erie St. Clair Region.
The department is equipped with four Varian TrueBeam linear accelerators, an Xstrahl Orthovoltage unit, and a GE Discovery RT CT Simulator. Our brachytherapy program utilizes a Varian Bravos HDR remote afterloader for gynecological and prostate treatments.
Advanced treatment planning and brachytherapy systems currently in clinical use include Eclipse, and BrachyVision. A dedicated 3.0T Siemens MRI located within the Department of Radiation Oncology supports MRI-based treatment planning, clinical innovation, and research activities.
The successful candidate will join an energetic Medical Physics team consisting of five medical physicists, two CAMPEP-accredited residency positions, a physics assistant, and two accelerator technologists. The program offers opportunities to contribute to advanced clinical treatments, technology implementation, resident education, and research initiatives within a supportive academic environment.
Responsibilities
- Provide scientific and technical expertise to support the safe and effective delivery of radiation therapy.
- Participate in clinical service, quality assurance, treatment planning support, and patient-specific consultations.
- Support advanced radiation therapy techniques, including VMAT, SBRT, IGRT, brachytherapy and other emerging technologies.
- Perform acceptance testing, commissioning, and evaluation of radiation oncology equipment, software, and system upgrades.
- Lead or contribute to the implementation of new technologies, treatment techniques, and clinical initiatives.
- Participate in clinical trials, research, and development activities.
- Contribute to the education, training, and mentorship of Medical Physics residents, and students.
- Collaborate effectively with members of the multidisciplinary cancer care team and external partners.
- Participate in on-call support of radiation oncology physics services as required.
- Deliver services in accordance with hospital policies, professional standards, and Occupational Health and Safety requirements.
Qualifications
- Ph.D. in Medical Physics or related field. Highly qualified candidates with a M.Sc. degree will be considered.
- Successful completion of a CAMPEP accredited residency program in Medical Physics.
- Board certified by the Canadian College of Physicists in Medicine (CCPM) or equivalent credential (DABR, DABMP, etc.) Eligible candidates will be considered.
- Excellent oral and written communication skills, with the ability to work effectively within an interdisciplinary healthcare team.
- Commitment to quality, patient safety, continuous improvement, and professional accountability.
- Strong interpersonal, organizational, and problem-solving skills, with the ability to work both independently and collaboratively.
Applications are invited from all qualified candidates. In accordance with Canadian immigration requirements, priority will be given to Canadian citizens and permanent residents of Canada.
We thank all those who apply; however, only candidates chosen for interview will be contacted.
Windsor Regional Hospital is an equal opportunity employer. In accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005, upon request, accommodation will be provided by WRH throughout the recruitment, selection and/or assessment process to applicants with disabilities.
