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Division Chair of Medical Physics

Job ID 359262 Date posted 05/28/2025
  • Phoenix, AZ
  • Full Time
  • Radiation Oncology
  • Remote: No
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Benefits Highlights
  • Medical: Multiple plan options.
  • Dental: Delta Dental or reimbursement account for flexible coverage.
  • Vision: Affordable plan with national network.
  • Pre-Tax Savings: HSA and FSAs for eligible expenses.
  • Retirement: Competitive retirement package to secure your future.


Responsibilities

The Department of Radiation Oncology at Mayo Clinic in Arizona is seeking a visionary and accomplished leader to serve as Division Chair of Medical Physics. This is a unique opportunity to lead a world-class medical physics program within a premier academic medical center known for its patient-centered approach, integrated multidisciplinary care, and commitment to innovation.

As Division Chair, you will lead our group of 18 MS and PhD staff members along with 4 physics assistants and 4 medical physics residents.  Treating on average 160 patients/day, the department has 4 Varian TrueBeams, 4 Hitachi proton gantries, 3 CT simulators and ongoing programs in SRS/SRT/SBRT, proton beam therapy, HDR, GRID, TBI, TSET and IORT. The successful candidate will work closely with the Chair of the Department and with senior leadership in building the education, research and clinical profile of the department.

Responsibilities:

  • Lead and oversee the operations of the radiation oncology physics division in Arizona, ensuring excellence in patient care, safety, and performance.
  • Promote a culture of mutual respect, collaboration and accountability.  Facilitate productive working relationships and resolve conflicts
  • Drive quality assurance, standardization, and continuous improvement of physics services, in coordination with medical and administrative leadership.
  • Foster a strong academic environment by mentoring faculty, staff and trainees, and promoting collaboration across disciplines.
  • Advance a strategic research agenda through independent and collaborative studies, with an emphasis on securing extramural funding and translating discoveries into clinical innovation.
  • Play a key leadership role in the planning, commissioning, and clinical integration of new technologies, treatment delivery systems, and facility expansions.
  • Collaborate with national and Mayo Clinic enterprise-wide partners to support unified standards and elevate the practice of radiation oncology physics.


Qualifications

The ideal candidate is a recognized leader in medical physics who brings:

  • A doctoral degree medical physics with certification by the American Board of Radiology (ABR) or equivalent in radiation oncology physics.
  • Experience in proton and photon based therapy
  • A minimum of 10 years of experience in clinical medical physics, including progressive leadership roles within an academic health system.
  • Builds rapport, encourages teamwork, empowers others and develops consensus in leading and managing group dynamics
  • A record of successful scholarly contributions to the field.
  • A strong commitment to fostering a culture of collaboration, excellence and innovation.


Exemption Status

Exempt

Benefits Eligible

Yes

Schedule

Full Time

Hours/Pay Period

80

International Assignment

No

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Just as our reputation has spread beyond our Minnesota roots, so have our locations. Today, our employees are located at our three major campuses in Phoenix/Scottsdale, Arizona, Jacksonville, Florida, Rochester, Minnesota, and at Mayo Clinic Health System campuses throughout Midwestern communities, and at our international locations. Each Mayo Clinic location is a special place where our employees thrive in both their work and personal lives. Learn more about what each unique Mayo Clinic campus has to offer, and where your best fit is.

Equal Opportunity

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, protected veteran status or disability status. Learn more about the "EOE is the Law".  Mayo Clinic participates in E-Verify and may provide the Social Security Administration and, if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security with information from each new employee's Form I-9 to confirm work authorization.


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Ryan Brunner
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