A framework for medical physics compensation in an academic department

Compensation is a key component of career satisfaction and professional growth. A new compensation model was developed to provide a framework for career growth and a compensation ladder for medical physicists with clinical responsibilities in an academic radiation oncology department. The goals for...

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Published in:Journal of applied clinical medical physics 2024-11, Vol.25 (11), p.e14505-n/a
Main Authors: Gierga, David P., Zewe, Tiffany, Yoon, Su, Bortfeld, Thomas R.
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Academic Medical Centers
Career Mobility
Citizenship
Committees
compensation
Compensation plans
Educational leadership
Health Physics
Hospitals
Humans
Job Satisfaction
Medical schools
Oncology
Peers
Physicists
Physics
Productivity
professional
Radiation
Radiation Oncology - economics
Responsibilities
Salaries and Fringe Benefits
salary
Technical Note
Wages & salaries
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Summary:Compensation is a key component of career satisfaction and professional growth. A new compensation model was developed to provide a framework for career growth and a compensation ladder for medical physicists with clinical responsibilities in an academic radiation oncology department. The goals for the new model were: (1) create a market competitive plan to support recruitment and retention of top physics talent, (2) incentivize clinical effort, innovation, citizenship/professional service, and academic achievement, (3) provide compensation growth opportunities separate from medical school promotions, and (4) create consistent, transparent, and fair metrics applicable to all clinical physicists in the department. The model includes a base salary, and credits for board certification, clinical tier, leadership, and academic level. Further, metrics were developed to inform the clinical tier. Years of experience is not explicitly included in the model. The model was successfully implemented for clinical physicists in a relatively large academic radiation oncology department.
ISSN:1526-9914
1526-9914
DOI:10.1002/acm2.14505