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

Northwestern Medicine group; Orland Park (IL); On-site; USD 153,000 - 221,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition reimbursement

Loan forgiveness

401(k) matching

Lifecycle benefits

Job summary

Northwestern Medicine in Illinois is seeking a Clinical Medical Physicist to lead all medical physics operations in a radiotherapy clinic. The role covers complex treatment planning, patient positioning support, and extensive QA across IMRT, SBRT, and HDR brachytherapy techniques.

You will work with physicians, nurses, therapists, and dosimetrists to ensure excellence in patient care. The position requires ABR board certification and an IEMA Therapeutic Radiological Physicist registration, with

Qualifications

• ABR certification required for Therapeutic Medical Physics.
• Illinois Emergency Management Agency registration as Therapeutic Radiological Physicist required.
• PhD preferred.
• Illinois Emergency Management Registered Diagnostic Imaging Specialist preferred.

Responsibilities

• Oversee all medical physics operations within a radiotherapy clinic.
• Perform complex treatment planning, patient positioning support, and comprehensive QA.
• Collaborate with physicians, nurses, therapists, and dosimetrists.
• Develop treatment protocols, simulations, and dosimetry measurements.
• Ensure regulatory and accreditation compliance for equipment and systems.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Team collaboration skills

Education

ABR Board Certified Therapeutic Medical Physicist

Illinois EM Registered Therapeutic Radiological Physicist

PhD

Illinois EM Registered Diagnostic Imaging Specialist

Job description

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

• Full-time
• Hours Per Week / FTE: 40 hrs/wk - 1.0 FTE
• Salary Range Minimum : $111.24
• Salary Range Maximum: $160.19
• Compensation: USD 111.24 - USD 160.19 - hourly

At Northwestern Medicine, every patient interaction makes a difference in cultivating a positive workplace. This patient-first approach is what sets us apart as a leader in the healthcare industry. As an integral part of our team, you'll have the opportunity to join our quest for better health care, no matter where you work within the Northwestern Medicine system. We pride ourselves on providing competitive benefits: from tuition reimbursement and loan forgiveness to 401(k) matching and lifecycle benefits, our goal is to take care of our employees. Ready to join our quest for better?

TheClinical Medical Physicistreflects 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 characterisation 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.

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

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.

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.

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