Chief-Medical Physics and Dosimetry

Job Description

Job Description

Company Description

At Northwestern Medicine, every patient interaction makes a difference in cultivating a positive workplace. This patient-first approach is what sets us apart as a leader in the healthcare industry. As an integral part of our team, you'll have the opportunity to join our quest for better healthcare, no matter where you work within the Northwestern Medicine system. At Northwestern Medicine, we pride ourselves on providing competitive benefits : from tuition reimbursement and loan forgiveness to 401(k) matching and lifecycle benefits, we take care of our employees. Ready to join our quest for better?

Job Description

The  Chief of Medical Physics and Dosimetry (CPD) is the enterprise leader responsible for the strategic vision, operational performance, quality and safety and academic advancement of physics and dosimetry services across Northwestern Medicine’s Radiation Oncology facilities within Northwestern Medicine HealthCare.

The CPD will develop and monitor performance metrics and work plans to assure activities are executed on time and on-budget and coordinate the internal and external resources to complete activities as assigned. The CPD will effectively communicate at all levels of Management and will work closely with directors, managers, and analysts to achieve the department’s strategic goals and objectives. The CPD will report directly to the Department Chair of Radiation Oncology and Vice President of Administration.

The CPD reflects the mission, vision, and values of NM, adheres to the organization’s Code of Ethics and Corporate Compliance Program, and complies with all relevant policies, procedures, guidelines, and all other regulatory and accreditation standards.

RESPONSIBILITIES : Strategic Leadership

• Provides strategic leadership and vision specifically for physics and dosimetry services within the radiation oncology enterprise. Leads the planning and execution of short and long-term initiatives that advance clinical quality, operational efficiency, and technological innovation across all sites. Aligns system-wide physics and dosimetry functions to support integrated, high-performance radiation oncology care delivery.
• Leads operational and clinical excellence, integration, clinical innovation, and system-wide consistency.
• Drives technology innovation and quality.
• Provides academic leadership, talent development and builds succession plans.
• Works in partnership with Northwestern Medicine department leaders, administrators, medical staff, and department chairs to align system goals in quality, technology implementation, and workforce development to enhance system integration and standardization
• Develops and maintains innovative partnerships, research collaborations and vendor strategic partnerships.
• Advises on the future changes or trends in health care and radiation oncology physics and dosimetry practice changes which may be needed to support those changes.

Operational Excellence

Clinical & Technical Quality

Academic Mission & Talent Development

Qualifications

Required :

Preferred :

Additional Information

Northwestern Medicine is an affirmative action / equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in hiring or employment on the basis of age, sex, race, color, religion, national origin, gender identity, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation or any other protected status.

If we offer you a job, we will perform a background check that includes a review of any criminal convictions. A conviction does not disqualify you from employment at Northwestern Medicine. We consider this on a case-by-case basis and follow all state and federal guidelines.

Benefits

We offer a wide range of benefits that provide employees with tools and resources to improve their physical, emotional, and financial well-being while providing protection for unexpected life events. Please visit our Benefits section to learn more.