Medical Physicist - HIT/CIRT

Position Overview

Cleveland Clinic Abu Dhabi is inviting qualified Medical Physicists worldwide to join its pioneering cancer center for the launch of a Carbon Ion Radiation Therapy (CIRT) program. Preference will be given to candidates with experience in particle therapy, particularly in heavy ion technology (HIT).

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee treatment planning, quality assurance, patient safety during radiation treatment, conduct weekly chart reviews, and drive process improvements for various modalities including external beam, SRS/SRBT, HDR brachytherapy, SRS, and SRT.
• Support the development of the radiation oncology medical physics program, including establishing policies and procedures.
• Participate actively in departmental activities such as research, education, presentations, meetings, and chart rounds.
• Implement innovative treatment methodologies and advanced image-guided technologies, while collaborating with vendors and IT teams to resolve clinically relevant hardware and software challenges.
• Assess patients and document relevant notes to maintain treatment records and facilitate potential referrals.
• Ensure all oncology radiation physics services adhere to applicable UAE regulations and standards.
• Collaborate with medical and non-medical staff to ensure optimum patient treatment quality.
• Provide culturally sensitive care aligned with patient needs.
• Coordinate with the Clinical Engineering Department for machine maintenance and repairs.
• Adhere to all ethical and regulatory guidelines governing practice.
• Engage in administrative roles including committee participation, task forces, and performance improvement initiatives to support clinical operations.
• Maintain clinical privileges and comply with all medical staff policies.
• Lead acceptance testing of machines and compile documentation to comply with FANR regulatory standards for heavy ion technology and particle therapy.
• Develop and implement quality assurance protocols, testing procedures, and documentation frameworks specific to HIT/CIRT.
• Contribute to the creation and validation of treatment planning protocols, dose calculations, and algorithm modeling for HIT/CIRT.
• Participate in international training travel as required.

Additional Role Accountabilities

• Demonstrate strict adherence to radiation safety requirements mandated by FANR and international standards, including proper management of radiation monitoring badges.
• If authorized, comply with security protocols for the HDR brachytherapy suite.
• Adhere to Cleveland Clinic Abu Dhabi's Code of Conduct and Conflict of Interest policies.

Experience and Qualifications

• Minimum of five years clinical experience in radiation therapy with extensive knowledge in treatment planning and quality management.
• Experience with particle therapy, especially heavy ion technology, and carbon ion radiation therapy is highly preferred.
• Possession of a Master's or PhD degree in radiation physics.
• Must hold a current license as required by national or state authorities.
• Eligibility for or possession of a valid UAE professional license.
• ABR board certification in radiation therapy physics and professional membership with the American Association of Physicists in Medicine (AAPM) are preferred.

About Cleveland Clinic Abu Dhabi

Cleveland Clinic Abu Dhabi represents an exceptional extension of the US-based Cleveland Clinic’s healthcare model and caters to the complex care needs of UAE residents. It comprises 15 institutes covering over 50 specialties delivering integrated, multidisciplinary adult patient care focused on putting patients first.