Description
Lead the Future of Cancer Care at Loyola Medicine
Chief of the Division of Medical Physics – Department of Radiation Oncology
Loyola University Chicago’s Department of Radiation Oncology is seeking an accomplished and visionary leader to serve as Chief of the Division of Medical Physics. This is an exceptional opportunity to shape the future of cancer treatment at an internationally recognized academic medical center committed to patient-centered care, multidisciplinary collaboration, and innovation. Exceptional candidates will be considered for the Bahman Emami Endowed Professorship to support academic and laboratory pursuits.
Why Join Loyola Medicine?
- Cutting-Edge Technology: 3 Varian TrueBeams, 1 Varian Edge, 1 Varian Ethos, 3 CT simulators, Aria/Eclipse/Ethos systems, Elekta Flexitron, Zeiss Intrabeam.
- Comprehensive Services: SRS, SBRT, HDR, TBI, IORT, hyperthermia, Online Adaptive RT.
- Dynamic Team: 6 faculty physicists, 4 clinical physicists, 1 physicist-scientist, 6 dosimetrists, 3 medical physics residents, and dedicated technical support.
- Academic Excellence: Strong research environment with opportunities for collaboration, mentorship, and innovation.
- Master's in Medical Physics Program: Newly created Master's program through Loyola University Chicago
Your Leadership Impact
As Chief of Medical Physics, you will:
- Set Strategic Direction: Define vision for physics operations and align with departmental and institutional goals. Serve as a key advisor to the department on technology, capital planning, and clinical program development.
- Drive Clinical Excellence: Ensure rigorous quality assurance, patient safety, and compliance with all regulatory standards. Oversee all physics operations, including treatment planning, machine QA, commissioning, calibration, and radiation safety practices.
- Innovate & Integrate: Lead evolution of new technologies, automation, and adaptive therapy workflows.
- Mentor & Develop Talent: Maintain a culture of academic growth through faculty development, resident training, supervision programs, mentorship, and staff engagement. Support department teaching activities within Loyola University's academic programs.
- Advance Research: Secure funding, foster collaborations, shape strategic research directions, and translate discoveries into clinical innovation.
- Represent Loyola: Elevate our national and international profile through publications, presentations, and professional leadership.
- Operational Leadership: Oversee budgeting, resource allocation, and strategic planning for technology and personnel.
- Recruitment: Recruit and retain qualified professionals with proven leadership, innovation, and academic excellence.
Qualifications
- Required:
- PhD in Medical Physics, Physics, or related field
- ABR certification (or equivalent)
- 5+ years of progressive leadership in academic clinical medical physics
- Preferred:
- 10+ years of leadership experience
- Expertise across all modalities
- Strong research record and strategic planning experience
- Track record to secure NIH or equivalent extramural funding
About Loyola Medicine:
Loyola Medicine, a member of Trinity Health, is a nationally ranked academic, quaternary care system based in Chicago's western suburbs. The three-hospital system includes Loyola University Medical Center (LUMC), Gottlieb Memorial Hospital, MacNeal Hospital, as well as convenient locations offering primary care, specialty care and immediate care services from nearly 2,000 physicians throughout Cook, Will and DuPage counties. LUMC is a 547-licensed-bed hospital in Maywood that includes the William G. and Mary A. Ryan Center for Heart & Vascular Medicine, the Cardinal Bernardin Cancer Center, the John L. Keeley, MD, Emergency Department, a Level 1 trauma center, Illinois's largest burn center, the Nancy W. Knowles Orthopaedic Institute, a certified comprehensive stroke center, transplant center and a children’s hospital. Having delivered compassionate care for over 50 years, Loyola also trains the next generation of caregivers through its academic affiliation with Loyola University Chicago’s Stritch School of Medicine and Marcella Niehoff School of Nursing.
Established in 1961, Gottlieb Memorial Hospital is a 247-licensed-bed community hospital in Melrose Park that includes the Judd A. Weinberg Emergency Department, the Loyola Center for Metabolic Surgery and Bariatric Care, Loyola Cancer Care & Research at the Marjorie G. Weinberg Cancer Center, acute rehabilitation, a transitional care center, childcare center and fitness center. Founded in 1919, MacNeal Hospital is a 374-licensed-bed teaching hospital in Berwyn with advanced medical, surgical and psychiatric services and a 68-bed behavioral health program.
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This opportunity offers a competitive compensation and benefits package including:
- Competitive starting compensation between $159,000 – $985,945
- Salary Based on Academic Rank and Experience
- Excellent Benefits: Trinity Health Benefits Summary
- Paid Time Off Days
- Paid malpractice, including post-employment tail coverage
- Relocation Expense Reimbursement (in accordance with IRS guidelines)
- CME Days and Allowance
- Additional Benefits from LUC
Interested candidates should send a cover letter and CV to Matthew Harkenrider, MD, Professor and Vice Chair of Clinical Operations and Education, Department of Radiation Oncology, Loyola University Chicago Stritch School of Medicine, and email to Gwen Grodek, Physician Recruitment Office, LOY-PhysicianRecruit@lumc.edu.
Loyola is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer/educator with a strong commitment to diversifying its faculty.
