Travel Physicist
Columbus, Georgia
Piedmont Columbus Regional - Midtown

Job Opportunity: Medical Physicist

Location: Columbus, Georgia
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 12 weeks

Job Summary

Provide physics services related to the planning and delivery of therapeutic radiation treatment according to Radiation Oncologist prescriptions. Offer technical leadership and clinical set-up expertise to radiation oncologists, dosimetrists, and therapists. Perform quality assurance checks on all department equipment following regulatory requirements and industry standards.

Patient Population

Neonates to Geriatrics

Required Experience

• Minimum 5 years of experience as a Physicist
• Physicist experience within the last year

Required Certifications & Licenses

• Board Eligible or Certified by the American Board of Radiology (ABR) in Therapeutic Radiation Physics
• Ability to be listed as an authorized medical physicist on the State of Georgia Radioactive Material License
• Participation in the American Board of Radiology Maintenance of Certification Program

Work Environment & Schedule

• Ratio/Census: 30 patients per LINAC
• Preferred systems: Epic, ARIA EMR, Varian LINAC experience
• Floating: Yes, within facility/scope of practice as needed
• Weekends: Every other weekend
• Holidays: Required to work major holidays if they fall during assignment (Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving/Black Friday, Christmas Eve/Day, New Year’s Eve/Day)
• Return to Office (RTO): Maximum 7 days

Compliance & Orientation

• Full compliance required to start on time; delays may result in a 2-week pushback due to bi-weekly orientation schedule
• Number of non-billable orientation hours depends on contract length

Required Pre-Employment & Ongoing Documentation

• Background Check (must be completed prior to start)
• Education Verification (degree related to specialty; can be pending at start with proof of processing)
• Physical Exam (within 12 months of start)
• Negative TB test or chest X-ray within 12 months
• TB Questionnaire (updated annually)
• Immunizations or proof of immunity: Measles, Mumps, Rubella, Varicella, Hepatitis B
• Drug Screening: Negative 10-panel drug screen within 60 days of start
• Flu Vaccination or Declination (required during flu season)
• References: 2 clinical references required
• Skills Checklist: Updated within 12 months
• Work History Verification: Verification of most recent employer required (can be pending at start with proof)

Additional Competencies & Requirements

• Color Blind Testing (required for all candidates)
• Various competency exams may be required depending on specialty and facility policies

Notes

• Prior travel experience is not explicitly required for this position.
• Candidate will undergo a clinical screen to determine fit before final approval.
• Floating within the facility may be required as needed.

This position is ideal for experienced medical physicists seeking a travel contract role with a diverse patient population and opportunities to work with advanced radiation therapy technologies.