Medical Physicist

ZipRecruiter; Davenport (IA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Iowa is seeking a Medical Physicist for their Radiation Oncology team. The incumbent will ensure the safe delivery of services and implement advanced treatment technologies within a collaborative clinical environment. The ideal candidate possesses an MS or PhD in Radiological Sciences or Medical Physics and is board eligible or certified. Excellent benefits and competitive salary offerings are part of this opportunity.

Benefits

Competitive salary based on experience

CME allowance

Health, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance

403(b) retirement plan with employer match

Generous PTO and Paid Holidays

PSLF-eligible employer

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Discounts for system employees

Qualifications

• Eligibility for Board certification by ABR or ABMP is required.
• Must be licensed or willing to obtain an Iowa State License.
• Clean malpractice history is essential.

Responsibilities

• Deliver medical physics services in a multidisciplinary team.
• Calibrate and perform QA of treatment planning systems.
• Support clinical teaching and process improvements.

Skills

Collaborative

Quality Assurance

Clinical Teaching

Education

MS or PhD in Radiological Sciences or Medical Physics

Tools

ARIA

Eclipse

Tomoplan

Linear Accelerators

TomoTherapy Hi-Art

Varian TrueBeam

Job description

Job Description

Medical Physicist – Radiation Oncology

Location: Iowa

Full-Time | 40 Hours/Week | No Weekends | On-Call 1:2

Clinic Setting | Desired Start: ASAP

About the Role

We are seeking a highly motivated and team-oriented Medical Physicist to join our dynamic Radiation Oncology team. You will be responsible for ensuring the safe delivery of therapeutic radiological physics services, compliance with quality assurance standards, and implementation of advanced treatment technologies.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality medical physics services in a collaborative, multidisciplinary environment.
• Participate in calibration, commissioning, QA of linear accelerators, and treatment planning systems.
• Assist in patient-specific QA, chart QA, plan checks, and support for Radiation Oncologists, Dosimetrists, and therapists.
• Engage in clinical teaching and process improvements aligned with departmental goals.
• Technologies supported include: SRS, SBRT, IMRT, DIBH, gating, SGRT, 3D Conformal using TomoTherapy Hi-Art and Varian TrueBeam.
• Utilize ARIA for record/verify and Eclipse/Tomoplan for treatment planning.

Team Structure

• 2 Physicists, 2 Dosimetrists, 8 Radiation Therapists, 3 RNs, and full administrative/support staff.
• ~35 patients treated daily on 2 machines.

Requirements

• MS or PhD in Radiological Sciences or Medical Physics.
• Board Eligible or Board Certified by ABR or ABMP.
• Must obtain or be willing to obtain Iowa Radiation Therapy Physicist registration.
• Iowa State License or willingness to obtain.
• Clean malpractice history.
• Visa support available for H1B and J1 candidates.
• Not open to locums, 1099, or commuting candidates.

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive salary (commensurate with experience)
• stipend (for final-year )
• CME allowance
• Comprehensive insurance coverage: Health, Dental, Vision, Life
• FSA and HSA options
• 403(b) retirement plan with employer match
• Generous PTO, Paid Holidays
• PSLF-eligible employer
• Short- and long-term
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Discounts for system employees