Travel Contract

Travel Physicist
Columbia, SC
The Judge Group
5x8 hrs, Days

$6,163/week

Posted 1 day ago

Overview

Start Date01/27/2025
Shift Breakdown5x8 hrs
ShiftDays
Duration13 weeks
Facility Information
Short Term Acute Care575 bedsEpic Systems Corporation

Pay

4% higher than average Allied Health Professional / Medical Physicist pay in South Carolina

Estimated total pay

$6,163/week

Estimated taxable pay
$4,840/week
Estimated non-taxable stipends
$1,323/week

Description

Looking for a great Travel Physicist Job in Columbia, South Carolina? The Judge Group posted this Physicist Travel Allied Health Job that offers 40 hours a week for 13 weeks in Columbia, South Carolina.

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The details for this Travel Physicist Job are:

Specialty: Physicist
Job Location: Columbia, South Carolina
Travel Allied Health Salary: $6,163/week
Start Date: 01/27/2025
Assignment Length: 13 weeks
Total Hours Per Week: 40 weekly
Shift Breakdown: 5x8 hrs
Shift: 8 hours, days

Medical Physicist Schedule: Mon to Fri 8am to 4.30pm 40 hours a week Required Experience: ARIA / VARIAN / TRUEBEAM Required Certs/Licenses: DABR - Therapeutic Medical Physics Minimum Requirements Education - Master's Degree in Physics or Medical Physics from an accredited college or university. Experience - Three (3) years clinical radiation physics work experience. COVID-19 Vaccine (Facility Guideline): Not Required Flu Vaccine (Facility Guideline): Required - No Exemptions Essential Functions All team members are expected to be knowledgeable and compliant with Prisma Health's values: Inspire health. Serve with compassion. Be the difference. Determines the need for, specifies, and accesses dosimetrist and treatment planning equipment including, but not limited to, measurement instruments to calibrate all treatment equipment and monitoring devices, computerized treatment planning systems, computerized water phantom systems with appropriate ionization chambers and diodes, film densitometry systems, or related. Maintains responsibility for the design and implementation of the aspects of the quality management program that involve the use of the external beam radiotherapy equipment as well as the review and approval of the procedures followed by the radiation therapy staff. Participates in chart rounds to ensure the fulfillment of the prescription and review any changes in dose and patient set-up. Participates in the specification, selection, and acceptance of radiation-producing machines, accessories, and computerized treatment-planning system . Advises and consults with physicians to provide advice or direction to technical staff when patients are being planned or treated. Develops protocols for performing and checking monitor unit's calculations to ensure all calculations agree with written prescription. Competes all required documentation relating to radiation treatment plans and equipment. Participates in the clinical instruction of newly hired radiation staff and radiation therapy students. Conducts HDR and LDR brachytherapy procedures as needed. May be expected to act as a Junior Physicist mentor. Familiarity and use of record and verifying systems such as Varis and Impact. Directs the radiation oncology physics program, including the technical direction of medical dosimetrists, therapy equipment service engineers and other physics support staff. Supervises arrangements for proper maintenance of radiation treatment equipment. Periodically evaluates all equipment for continued utility, appropriateness, reliable performance, age and condition and makes recommendations on practical life span, obsolescence and replacement Performs other duties as assigned.

Facility

Palmetto Health Richland

3.8rating(22 reviews)

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Short Term Acute Care
575 beds
Epic Systems Corporation

ADDRESS5 Richland Medical Park DrColumbia, SC 29203

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Employer

The Judge Group

5.0rating(1 review)

1 nurse recommends working with The Judge Group

5.0rating

Pros

Great agency to work with! I’ve been traveling for years and stumbled across Judge and am now taking my third contract with them. No pay issues, recruiter and compliance are friendly and extremely responsive. Pay rates are good and bonuses!

Cons

None

Recommends working with The Judge Group

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ICU - Intensive Care Unit (RN)

Review of The Judge Group on Jun 20, 2024

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About

Judge Healthcare, a division of The Judge Group, bridges the talent divide for companies and organizationsacross the healthcare ecosystem, providing resources and specialized roles such as travel nurses, allied healthprofessionals, locum tenens, and more. Judge’s seasoned recruiters are fluent in the trends, technologies, andregulations shaping today’s healthcare environment, and use this knowledge to pair the right staffing solutionswith the right talent.

Response timewithin an hour

Travel jobs$1,685–6,163/week

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About Columbia, SC

As a Travel Medical Physicist in Columbia, SC here's what you should know:

Cost of Living

Slightly lower than the national average, making it an affordable city to live in.
Wages generally match up with the cost of living.

Weather

Average summer highs of 92°F and lows of 71°F.
Average winter highs of 57°F and lows of 36°F.

Furnished Housing

Plenty of options for short term rentals, with furnished apartments and homes available.
Relatively easy to find through local rental agencies and online platforms.

Transportation

Car-friendly city with well-maintained roads and highways.
Limited public transportation options, so having a car is recommended for getting around.

Demographics

Diverse population with a wide age range.
Common health issues include allergies and asthma due to pollen levels.
Columbia has a growing population of travel nurses.

Things to Do

Abundance of restaurants offering diverse cuisines, vibrant art scene with impressive murals and art galleries, music venues, and annual events like Greekfest and Riverfest.
Outdoor activities include Riverfront Park, Riverbanks Zoo and Gardens, and the Soda City Market.

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