Travel Physicist
Tampa, Florida
Saint Joseph's Hospital

Radiation Oncology Physicist - Travel/Contract

Location: Tampa, Florida
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Details

• Employment Type: Travel/Contract
• Shift: Day shift, Monday to Friday (5x8 hours) from 7:00 AM to 3:30 PM
• Hours per Week: 40 hours
• Patient Population: Adult and Geriatrics
• Facility Type: Short Term Acute Care, Level II Trauma, Level I Pediatric Trauma
• Total Staffed Beds: 615
• Dress Code: Black scrubs or business casual permitted
• Charting System: Cerner

Required Qualifications

• Valid Radiation Therapist license in Florida
• Minimum 2 years of Radiation Therapist experience, including experience within the last year
• Physicist experience
• Experience with Cerner

Required Background and Compliance Checks

• Background check within 1 year of start, including 7 years of residence/work/school history
• EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG checks required
• Foreign equivalency evaluation required if education was completed outside the US or Puerto Rico
• Education verification required for all healthcare professionals
• Florida AHCA Level II fingerprinting clearance required prior to start (Livescan electronic fingerprinting accepted nationwide)
• Physical exam within 6 months of start
• Negative TB test (PPD, Qgold, or Tspot) within 10 weeks of start; chest X-ray and TB questionnaire if prior positive PPD
• Drug testing: Standard 9-panel within 30 days of start (instant tests not accepted)
• COVID-19 vaccination required (medical and religious exemptions accepted)
• Seasonal flu vaccination or declination required with mask mandate if declined
• Respirator medical clearance annually if respirator use is required

Required Certifications (as applicable)

• ACLS (AHA or RQI accepted)
• BLS (AHA or RQI accepted)
• Other certifications may be required depending on unit assignment (not specifically required for this role)

Competency Requirements

• Medication/Pharmacology competency exam (score 80% or higher) as applicable
• Color blind testing (Relias Color Blind Exam) prior to start

Documentation and Facility Requirements

• Clear, professional photo for badge required prior to start
• Completion of facility-specific online training modules prior to start (approximately 4-8 hours)
• Compliance with facility dress code and tobacco policy
• Completion of facility-required surveys if working during hurricane season (June 1 - November 30)

Additional Notes

• First-time travelers accepted
• No weekend or on-call duties required
• No floating outside scope of practice
• Must maintain all licenses and certifications current throughout assignment
• Two professional references from the past 2 years required
• Employment application and skills checklist must be submitted and available for facility review

This position offers a short-term contract opportunity for a qualified Radiation Oncology Physicist with proton therapy experience, working in a high-acuity acute care setting with adult and geriatric patients.