Advanced Medical Physicist - Radiation Oncology, Full-Time, Days

Northwestern Medicine; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Northwestern Medicine seeks an Advanced Medical Physicist to lead clinical programs in radiotherapy. You will supervise medical physics staff, ensure regulatory and accreditation compliance, and advance treatment planning, QA, and safety initiatives across the department.

With extensive expertise in external beam therapy, brachytherapy, simulations, and dosimetry measurements, you will guide imaging processes and contribute to research, protocol development, and education within a

Qualifications

• ABR board certification in therapeutic medical physics is required.
• Illinois Emergency Management Registered Therapeutic Radiological Physicist is required.
• PhD preferred.
• 4–8 years of experience preferred.
• Illinois Emergency Management Registered Diagnostic Imaging Specialist is desired.

Responsibilities

• Oversee all medical physics operations within the radiotherapy clinic.
• Perform complex treatment planning and QA for patient safety.
• Collaborate with physicians, nurses, dosimetrists and therapists.
• Develop protocols for external beam therapy, brachytherapy, simulations and dosimetry.
• Ensure regulatory and accreditation compliance for equipment and processes.

Education

ABR Board Certified Therapeutic Medical Physics

Illinois Emergency Management Registered Therapeutic Radiological Physicist

PhD

4-8 Years of Experience

Illinois Emergency Management Registered Diagnostic Imaging Specialist

Job description

Description

The Advanced Medical Physicist reflects the mission, vision, and values of NM, adheres to the organization’s Code of Ethics and Corporate Compliance Program, and complies with all relevant policies, procedures, guidelines and all other regulatory and accreditation standards.

The Advanced Medical Physicist is knowledge leader within speciality medical physics role.Extensive background to independently operate within the speciality clinical program.Expertise required to advance the practice of the program with procedural development, quality and safety initiatives, and/or research and education.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for all medical physics operations within a radiotherapy clinic.
• Performs complex treatment planning, patient positioning support, and comprehensive machine and patient quality assurance.
• Works collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team including physicians, nurses, therapists, and dosimetrists.
• Develops specifications for external beam therapy, brachytherapy, simulations, and dosimetry measurements.
• Ensures full regulatory and accreditation compliance for radiation treatment equipment and detection systems.
• Conducts acceptance testing and commissioning of radiation therapy equipment, including data characterization and system evaluation.
• Creates treatment protocols, procedural guidelines, and technical documents for clinical operations.
• Oversees radiation safety practices, machine maintenance coordination, and technical aspects of radiation oncology programs.
• Provides expert consultation to physicians regarding dosimetry and patient care.
• Offers imaging guidance for simulation, treatment planning, and therapeutic radiation delivery.
• Supervises medical physics assistants, medical physics residents, and dosimetrists.
• Reviews and verifies computerized patient treatment plans for accuracy and clinical appropriateness.
• Performs initial and weekly patient chart checks to ensure precision and adherence to standards.
• Serves as the physics representative on quality assurance and process improvement committees.
• Participates in research and development initiatives to advance clinical practice.
• Documenting and maintaining full compliance of radiation therapy, simulation, and detection equipment with all regulatory, professional, and accreditation requirements.
• Expert level of knowledge in acceptance testing, commissioning, and validation of radiation therapy equipment, including data characterization and evaluation of computer systems and algorithms.
• Guides imaging processes to support simulation, treatment planning, and radiation delivery workflows.
• Supervising and mentoring medical physics assistants, residents, and dosimetrists, promoting excellence and professional development.
• Demonstrating in depth expertise within the chosen specialty, contributing to education, research, and advanced clinical initiatives.
• Contributing to the development of standard operating procedures, clinical protocols, and multidisciplinary quality initiatives that drive departmental progress.
• Participating actively in specialty specific committees and quality meetings.
• Perform additional duties as assigned to support departmental goals and patient care excellence.

Qualifications

Required

• ABR Board Certified Therapeutic Medical Physics
• Illinois Emergency Management Registered Therapeutic Radiological Physicist

Preferred

• PhD
• 4-8 Years of Experience

• Illinois Emergency Management Registered Diagnostic Imaging Specialist

Equal Opportunity

Additional Information

Northwestern Medicine is an equal opportunity employer (disability, VETS) and does not discriminate in hiring or employment on the basis of age, sex, race, color, religion, national origin, gender identity, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation or any other protected status.

Background Check

Northwestern Medicine conducts a background check that includes criminal history on newly hired team members and, at times, internal transfers. If you are offered a position with us, you will be required to complete an authorization and disclosure form that gives Northwestern Medicine permission to run the background check. Results are evaluated on a case-by-case basis, and we follow all local, state, and federal laws, including the Illinois Health Care Worker Background Check Act.

Artificial Intelligence Disclosure

Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools may be used in some portions of the candidate review process for this position, however, all employment decisions will be made by a person.

Benefits

We offer a wide range of benefits that provide employees with tools and resources to improve their physical, emotional, and financial well-being while providing protection for unexpected life events.

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