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

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

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Job summary

Northwestern Medicine is seeking a Clinical Medical Physicist to oversee all medical physics operations in a radiotherapy clinic. The role includes complex treatment planning, patient positioning support, and meticulous QA for both machines and patient data.

You will collaborate with physicians, nurses, dosimetrists, and therapists, developing treatment protocols, ensuring regulatory compliance, and guiding safety practices across departments. A PhD and board certifications are highly regarded.

Qualifications

• Required: ABR Board Certified Therapeutic Medical Physicist; Illinois Emergency Management Registered Therapeutic Radiological Physicist.
• Preferred: PhD, 1-3 years of experience, Illinois Emergency Management Registered Diagnostic Imaging Specialist.

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.
• Perform additional duties as assigned to support departmental goals and patient care excellence.

Education

ABR Board Certified Therapeutic Medical Physicist

Illinois Emergency Management Registered Therapeutic Radiological Physicist

PhD

Illinois Emergency Management Registered Diagnostic Imaging Specialist

Job description

Description

The Clinical 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 Clinical Medical Physicist performs Quality Assurance (QA) procedures independently. Oversight of the compliance to radiation safety protocols. Experienced in the operation of treatment units that deliver IMRT, SBRT, and HDR brachytherapy techniques. Proficient in data analysis, QA software, and clinical documentation systems. Strong communication skills and team collaboration skills.

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.
• Perform additional duties as assigned to support departmental goals and patient care excellence.

Qualifications

Required:

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

Preferred:

• PhD
• 1-3 Years of experience
• Illinois Emergency Management Registered Diagnostic Imaging Specialist

Equal Opportunity

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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