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MEDICAL RADIATION PHYSICIST OPPORTUNITY!

Education/Licensure/Certification: - Diagnostic Medical Physicist: Masters Degree or Ph.D. in medical physics or a related field plus 2 years postgraduate degree experience in Diagnostic Medical Physics subspecialty. Degree requirements waived if candidate meets certification requirements. -Radiation Oncology Medical Physicist: Masters Degree in Medical Physics + 5 years post graduate clinical experience in radiation oncology or PhD in Medical Physics + 2 years or post graduate experience in radiation oncologyNote: Individuals who are certified in the applicable subspecialty area(s) shall receive 10% higher salaries than those who are not but otherwise of comparable training, experience, and job performance.Qualifications:General knowledge of medical radiation physics, medical radiation safety and pertinent regulations. General knowledge of computers and their applications in diagnostic imaging. Consistently demonstrates the knowledge, skills, abilities, and behaviors necessary to provide superior and culturally sensitive service to each other, to our members, and to customers, contracted providers, and vendors. Good communication skills, demonstrated customer service skills and willingness to be part of a team.Additional qualifications specific to Radiation Therapy Physicist:Additional qualifications specific to Diagnostic Medical Physicist:Experience in evaluating performance of diagnostic imaging systems Experience in evaluating radiation safety status of machine and radioactive materials sources of ionizing radiation. Experience in designing, implementing, and monitoring quality assurance programs in diagnostic imagingPreferred Qualifications Radiation Therapy Physicist:ABR certification in therapeutic radiological physics Experience teaching Radiation Oncology residentsPreferred Qualifications for Diagnostic Medical Physicist:Qualified to perform mammography surveys under MQSA ABR certification in diagnostic radiological physics Experience teaching Diagnostic Radiology residentsDuties:Provides surveys, reports and consultation related to radiation safety for applicable facilities and/or patients that meet the organizations and regulatory standards in a timely manner. Develops and implements quality assurance and evaluation programs for applicable diagnostic imaging and/or radiation therapy equipment that insure high quality images and radiation treatments and that meet regulatory requirements. Monitors and reports quality assurance activities to insure adherence to established QA policies and procedures.Evaluates and reports the performance of this equipment in a timely manner and makes recommendations to improve quality. Maintains up to date technical knowledge of new and developing technologies and regulatory issues to support clinical and administrative decision makers. Provides in service training to staff and physicians, as necessary, to insure high quality images and radiation treatments, a radiation safe environment, and compliance with regulatory standards. Communicates to staff, physicians and patients in a manner that is precise, understandable, timely, constructive, and proactive and demonstrates excellent listening skills.Maintains working relationships that are professional, collaborative, team oriented, responsive, thorough, cordial and that demonstrate flexibility, innovation, a broad view of issues, acceptance of full responsibility for assignments, and a solutions orientation. Services specific to Radiation Oncology: Performing calibration of all radiation therapy equipment, and Linear Accelerator commissioning Implement LDR Brachy therapy Treatments for patients Treatment planning including High Dose Rate Brachy therapy, Stereotactic Radio surgery, IMRT, IGRT, 3 D Conformal for patient treatment Implement and carry out Radiation Therapy Quality Assurance Program Provides effective and comprehensive instruction in medical radiation physics to radiation oncology residents sufficient to pass the physics portion of the ABR certification exam.Note: Due to Kaiser internal policies and/or regulatory requirements, non certified individuals can not be permitted to perform certain tasks and/or produce reports independently without the oversight by and the cosigning of a certified physicist. Note: Due to Kaiser internal policies and/or regulatory requirements, noncertified individuals can not be permitted to perform certain tasks and/or produce reports independently without the oversight by and the cosigning of a certified physicist. Consistently supports compliance and the Principles of Responsibility (Kaiser Permanente´s Code of Conduct) by maintaining the privacy and confidentiality of information, protecting the assets of the organization, acting with ethics and integrity, reporting non compliance, and adhering to applicable federal, state and local laws and regulations, accreditation and licenser requirements (if applicable), and Kaiser Permanente´s policies and procedures. In addition to defined technical requirements, accountable for consistently demonstrating service behaviors and principles defined by the Kaiser Permanente Service Quality Credo, the KP Mission as well as specific departmental/organizational initiatives. Also accountable for consistently demonstrating the knowledge, skills, abilities, and behaviors necessary to provide superior and culturally sensitive service to each other, to our members, and to purchasers, contracted providers and vendors. Kaiser Permanente is an EEO/AA Employer.

Qualifications:BSN or BA/BS in health care or closely related field required. Masters degree preferred. Graduate of accredited school of nursing. Current California RN license required. CPR certificate required. **BSN and National Health/Nursing Administration Certification or MSN are required for Pediatric and NICU Departments for facilities that are CCS certified or desire CCS certification. This requirement applies to Bellflower, LAMC, San Diego, Fontana and Orange County.Clinical nursing experience relevant to a given position/department (e.g., emergency nursing, medical surgical) required (usually five (5) to six (6) years), including management experience(usually three (3) to four (4) years). Knowledge of Nurse Practice Act, JCAHO, and other local, state, federal regulations. Demonstrated interpersonal and management skills.Duties:Through department assistant managers and staff, manages the delivery of nursing services and patient care which meet or exceed cost, quality, clinical and utilization standards and performance measures. Ensures that services meet members�, physician and internal clients� needs in a changing, competitive health care market. With Kaiser Foundation Hospitals and SCPMG staff, develops strategic/business plans to achieve integrated services across the continuum of care.Manages and ensures continuous improvement of all clinical practices, services and operations by designing and implementing systems, processes and methods to evaluate and improve patient care within assigned department and across the continuum of care. Ensures staff provide the highest quality of care and are in compliance with the Nursing Practice Act, JCAHO, federal, state, and local requirements; establishes, implements, and maintains patient care and service standards to meet members� and internal clients� expectations. Designs and evaluates processes to improve systems and patient care results across the continuum of care. Develops and monitors department�s budgets for the appropriate use of human and material resources.Monitors financial performance and identifies and implements strategies to reduce costs and improve quality of care/service. Determines the appropriate staff mix for department and develops processes to screen, interview, hire, train, and maintain the competency of all department staff. Ensures on going staff development. Develops, implements, and monitors departmental policy and procedures which support the organization�s goals and business objectives and ensures they are met. Develops standards of care and standards of practice, directs fiscal management, and quality improvement activities. Manages and resolves human resource, employee and department safety and risk management issues. Patient Safety:Accountable to promote an organizational culture of safety and ensure appropriate patient safety standards and guidelines are implemented consistently in the delivery of health care to our patients, including but not limited to: JCAHO, National Quality Forum, and Leapfrog. See Patient Safety Management Accountabilities Addendum for job specific accountabilities. Consistently supports compliance and the Principles of Responsibility (Kaiser Permanente�s Code of Conduct) by maintaining the privacy and confidentiality of information, protecting the assets of the organization, acting with ethics and integrity, reporting non compliance, and adhering to applicable federal, state and local laws and regulations, accreditation and licenser requirements (if applicable), and Kaiser Permanente�s policies and procedures. In addition to defined technical requirements, accountable for consistently demonstrating service behaviors and principles defined by the Kaiser Permanente Service Quality Credo, the KP Mission as well as specific departmental/organizational initiatives.Also accountable for consistently demonstrating the knowledge, skills, abilities, and behaviors necessary to provide superior and culturally sensitive service to each other, to our members, and to purchasers, contracted providers and vendors. Kaiser Permanente is an EEO/AA Employer.

Join a busy group providing the full range of pediatric surgical care. Located on the beautiful west Portland campus of Providence St. Vincent Medical Center, one of the largest and most advanced hospitals in the Pacific Northwest.

Portland, Oregon -- Providence Health & Services is seeking an outstanding pediatric surgeon to join us in the Portland area. Full time, excellent benefits and salary plus productivity compensation model.Opportunity is with a busy group providing the full range of pediatric surgical care. Located on the beautiful west Portland campus of Providence St. Vincent Medical Center, one of the largest (523 beds) and most advanced hospitals in the Pacific Northwest. Collegial group with excellent support staff, including specialized midlevel providers. Part of a growing pediatric program with robust cross-specialty support within Providence, which operates two other hospitals in Portland as well as the renowned Providence Child Center.Providence Health & Services is a not-for-profit integrated health system with facilities and physician partners in Alaska, California, Montana, Oregon and Washington. Providence St. Vincent, Oregon´s oldest hospital, is a nine-time Solucient Top 100 Hospital.Portland and the surrounding area enjoy a thriving arts, entertainment and dining scene. Residents of the Rose City also relish its proximity to the Pacific Ocean, Columbia River Gorge, vast evergreen forests and sun-drenched central Oregon. Learn more at www.providence.org/physicianopportunities

Portland, Oregon -- The Providence Brain Institute, Multiple Sclerosis Center, located at Providence St. Vincent Medical Center in Portland, Oregon, is seeking an experienced, Board Certified Neurologist to join two Neurologists currently providing care to a large, growing, well-established MS patient population. The Providence Multiple Sclerosis center is extremely active in comprehensive care to a large population of Multiple Sclerosis patients, as well as very committed to clinical research. Call is 1:8 with excellent research and ancillary support. In addition to the Multiple Sclerosis Center, the Providence Brain Institute includes neurosurgery, orthopaedic spine surgery, neuroradiology, rehabilitation, neuroimaging, neuropatholgy, Gamma Knife, movement disorders and other neurological subspecialty programs.Providence St. Vincent Medical Center is Oregons oldest (founded in 1875) and largest (523 beds) hospital. It also provides some of the states most advanced services and is one of the most decorated facilities in the nation.Portland has a metro population over two million, but it has managed to maintain strong local neighborhoods and a close connection to nature. Consequently, the city consistently ranks high in national livability contests. Popular Science magazine named Portland the greenest city in America. No city of comparable size offers residents cleaner air and water and an all-around healthy environment, according to Earth Day Network. Portland has been named the most bicycle- and dog-friendly big city as well. With high urban culture and easy access to vast evergreen forests, the Pacific Ocean and sun-drenched central Oregon, its easy to see why Portland is so popular.Providence St. Vincent is part of Providence Health & Services, a not-for-profit network of hospitals, clinics and physician partners in Alaska, California, Montana, Oregon and Washington. Providence has a proud 150-year history in the West, and we continue to grow with the communities we serve. With more than 300 physician opportunities in virtually all specialties, we offer physicians diverse lifestyle choices, flexible work arrangements and robust practice support. Learn more at www.providence.org/physicianopportunities.

The Providence Brain Institute at Providence St. Vincent Medical Center is seeking a BE/BC Epilepsy Neurologist.

Portland, Oregon -- The Providence Brain Institute at Providence St. Vincent Medical Center is seeking a BE/BC Epilepsy Neurologist. Providence Brain Institute (PBI) is the Northwest´s premier neurosciences program, with established neuroscience programs including MS, Stroke, ALS, Parkinsons, epilepsy, neurosurgery, orthopedic spine surgery, neuroradiology, inpatient and outpatient rehabilitation, neuroimaging, neuropatholgy, and Perfection Gamma Knife. Our new Neurologist will join a busy six-member practice and have referral connections to our large primary care network. St Vincent currently has a two-bed EMU unit in our 528-bed hospital. PBI provides excellent clinical research support staff for clinical trials and has a new intraoperative MRI OR suite to support our growing cranial neurosurgical program. Experience required in intraoperative-evoked potential monitoring and corticographies. Call is 1:7, and should be 1: 9 by the middle to end of 2010. Excellent compensation and comprehensive benefits.Providence St. Vincent is part of Providence Health & Services, a not-for-profit network of hospitals, clinics and physician partners in Alaska, California, Montana, Oregon and Washington. Providence has a proud 150-year history in the West, and we continue to grow with the communities we serve. With more than 300 physician opportunities in virtually all specialties, we offer physicians diverse lifestyle choices, flexible work arrangements and robust practice support. Learn more at www.providence.org/physicianopportunities

Providence Health & Services is seeking several neurosurgeons to serve the Portland, Oregon, community. Several private practice models available, including need for two BE/BC neurosurgeons to join Providence Brain Institute, working with several senior neurosurgeons who are transitioning to retirement in the next 1-2 years. This is a busy practice in a very nice eastside metro Portland location. ´Time share´ model opportunity allowing full integration via EMR, trained staff, dedicated office space and active collaboration with our orthopedic spine surgeons and senior neurosurgeons. New neurosurgeons can retain the independence of private practice within a model that supports research efforts and access to state-of-the-art technologies. Providence Brain Institute cares for more stroke, MS and neurosurgery patients than any other health system in Oregon. The Institute includes:a dedicated ALS center in partnership with another facility and the ALS Association of Oregon and Southwest Washington; Providence Regional Stroke Center, collaborating with two other large health care institutions to ensure excellent stroke management;an active cranial and spine program; a comprehensive epilepsy center offering vagal nerve stimulator implants and other advanced surgical procedures and treatments; neurointerventional services aided by a neuro bi-plane procedure room that provides rapid brain images from multiple angles; advanced Gamma Knife surgical capabilities; and comprehensive Multiple Sclerosis and Parkinson´s Disease centers. Portland, jewel of the Pacific Northwest, features world-class arts and entertainment, plus easy access to the ocean, mountains and high desert. Providence Health & Services has other outstanding physician opportunities in Alaska, California, Montana, Oregon and Washington. Learn more at www.providence.org/physicianopportunities

Opportunity to practice primarily general dermatology, with some cosmetic.

Portland, Oregon -- Providence Health & Services is seeking an outstanding dermatologist to join one of our specialty clinics in Portland. Opportunity to practice primarily general dermatology, with some cosmetic. Our busy clinic is part of Providence Physician Division, the Providence network of physicians and clinics throughout western Oregon. Very collegial group in an outstanding setting across the street from Providence Portland Medical Center, one of the largest and most advanced hospitals in Oregon. Position offers excellent compensation and benefits.Providence Physician Division is our organization of employed physicians in Oregon, with more than fifty clinics in and around Portland, Seaside, Hood River and Medford. Our 400-plus physicians have a wide range of clinical expertise, including Family and Internal Medicine, Womens Health, Dermatology, General Surgery, Neurology and Hospital Medicine. We receive clinical and operational support from a number of centralized Providence programs such as Quality and Research, Medical Management and Information Services.Our dermatologic surgery clinic is located in northeast Portland, a bustling, colorful section of the City of Roses. Portland enjoys a mild climate, year-round outdoor recreation and wonderful restaurants, shopping and entertainment. Residents also relish its easy access to snow-capped mountains, vast evergreen forests, the beach and sun-drenched central Oregon. Providence Health & Services, a not-for-profit network of hospitals, clinics and physician partners in Alaska, California, Montana, Oregon and Washington. Providence has a proud 150-year history in the West, and we continue to grow with the communities we serve. With more than 300 physician opportunities in virtually all specialties, we offer physicians diverse lifestyle choices, flexible work arrangements and robust practice support. Learn more at www.providence.org/physicianopportunities.Providence Physician Division is part of Providence Health & Services, a not-for-profit network of hospitals, clinics and physician partners in Alaska, California, Montana, Oregon and Washington. Providence has a proud 150-year history in the West, and we continue to grow with the communities we serve. With more than 300 physician opportunities in virtually all specialties, we offer physicians diverse lifestyle choices, flexible work arrangements and robust practice support. Learn more at www.providence.org/physicianopportunities.

Portland, Oregon -- Providence Health & Services is seeking an exceptional Surgical Oncologist with leadership experience to direct the surgical oncology program at the Providence Cancer Center, our brand new facility on the Providence Portland Medical Center campus. Seeking physician with fellowship training in surgical oncology and proven leadership skills to provide strategic direction aimed at growing the program. Excellent salary and benefits package.The new Cancer Center, which opened in February 2008, brings the full spectrum of cancer detection, treatment, recovery and research under one roof. No other cancer center on the West Coast offers the breadth of technology found here. We´re the first in the Northwest to begin using Gamma Knife Perfexion. Our 21 surgical suites function as multimedia command centers that are wired in to nursing stations and labs. That way, technicians and nursing staff can monitor and assist with every operation.The Director of Surgical Oncology will work with the Cancer Center leadership to set the vision for surgical oncology, including strategic planning, program development, research, outcomes measurements, quality initiatives, affordability, and other aspects that might impact the Center. Directorship duties will likely be 25 hours per week, with the remainder of time for clinical activities in the physician´s major area of interest.The qualified candidate should have a proven record of strong leadership capability in an academic environment, fellowship training in surgical oncology, and evidence of academic scholarship including prior research activity with publications, grant submissions and invitations to speak at national meetings.Providence Health & Services has a 150-plus-year record of excellence in Oregon. We operate three hospitals in Portland and 22 others throughout the West. Portland offers big-city culture and amenities, excellent higher education choices, a mild climate and easy access to the rugged Oregon coast, vast evergreen forests and sun-drenched central Oregon. Learn more at www.providence.org/physicianopportunities

Providence Medical Group is seeking BE/BC Internal Medicine physicians for a variety of full-time, part-time and on-call outpatient opportunities throughout the Portland Metro area. Call is outpatient ONLY.

Providence Health & Services, rated among the most integrated health systems in the nation, is seeking Internal Medicine physicians for multiple opportunities in some of the most livable cities in the West, including Portland, Oregon.Providence Medical Group, featuring a network of 26 medical clinics and approximately 150 providers, is seeking BE/BC Internal Medicine physicians for a variety of full-time, part-time and on-call outpatient opportunities throughout the Portland Metro area. Call is outpatient ONLY. Competitive compensation.Additionally, there are opportunities with multiple private practice partners.We are seeking 2 BE/BC Internal Medicine physicians to join a thriving practice in the medical plaza adjacent to our Providence Portland Medical Center. This stable, well-managed practice has a strong reputation in the community, and has an existing patient base to assist with growth. They are looking for two exemplary physicians to join their group initially as associates, and if defined goals are met, as equal partners. Call is 1:4 and 1:3 during the week.The Pacific Northwest is rich in cultural and recreational opportunities, including windsurfing, skiing, snowboarding, hiking and biking; it´s just a short drive to either the coast or the mountains. Lush vineyards and wineries are abundant. Come to Oregon and have the lifestyle and practice you´ve always wanted!Other physician opportunities are available, both private practice and employed, in metro, rural and suburban locations throughout Washington, Oregon, Alaska, Montana and California.Providence Health & Services includes 26 hospitals, more than 35 non-acute facilities, physician clinics, a health plan, a liberal arts university, 45,000 employees and numerous other health, housing and education services across five states (Alaska, Washington, Oregon, Montana, California).´Together, making Providence the best place to work, the best place to be a patient, and the best place to practice medicine.´Learn more at www.providence.org/physicianopportunities

Portland, Oregon Providence St. Vincent Medical Center and a private, single-specialty, incorporated Internal Medicine group located on the beautiful St. Vincent campus are partnering in search of a new Internal Medicine physician. Excellent group with collegial partners and two high-tech offices that include full service labs, limited x-ray units and bone density scanners. Electronic medical records on GE Centricity. Group utilizes the excellent Hospitalist service at St. Vincent, but physicians can also choose to care for their patients at the hospital. Five physicians in each office suite. Competitive base salary, generous signing bonus, and partnership within 1-3 years. At the time of partnership any excess receipts would be returned to the physician as a bonus; in other words we do not make money from the associate. Once a partner, salary is strongly production based. Benefits are excellent and include a retirement plan with a fixed pension plan contribution of 10 percent of salary and an optional 401k with 50 percent employer contribution. Paid time off is four weeks with two weeks for illness. There is no fixed time allotment for a partner, but average is 4-6 weeks. Medical and dental coverage for the individual physician is paid. Family coverage can be added at the expense of the physician. ABIM certification is required. If currently board eligible, certification would be required before partnership. As with most private practice opportunities, a small degree of business operation is required. This would include a minimum of two monthly one-hour meetings and a quarterly evening board meeting.Providence St. Vincent Medical Center is Oregons oldest (founded in 1875) and largest (523 beds) hospital. It also provides some of the states most advanced services and is one of the most decorated facilities in the nation it has been named a Top 100 Hospital ten times by Thomson Reuters. Conveniently located near Highway 26 in west Portland, Providence St. Vincent is home to the world-renowned Providence Heart and Vascular Institute, Providence Brain Institute and other centers of excellence. Portland has a metro population over two million, but it has managed to maintain strong local neighborhoods and a close connection to nature. Consequently, the city consistently ranks high in national livability contests. Popular Science magazine named Portland the greenest city in America. No city of comparable size offers residents cleaner air and water and an all-around healthy environment, according to Earth Day Network. Portland has been named the most bicycle- and dog-friendly big city as well. With high urban culture and easy access to vast evergreen forests, the Pacific Ocean and sun-drenched central Oregon, its easy to see why Portland is so popular.Providence St. Vincent is part of Providence Health & Services, a not-for-profit network of hospitals, clinics and physician partners in Alaska, California, Montana, Oregon and Washington. Providence has a proud 150-year history in the West, and we continue to grow with the communities we serve. With more than 300 physician opportunities in virtually all specialties, we offer physicians diverse lifestyle choices, flexible work arrangements and robust practice support. Learn more at www.providence.org/physicianopportunities .