Medical Physicist (Certified)

AVA Search Group, LLC; Urbandale (IA); On-site; USD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

AVA Search Group, LLC is assisting a south-central Iowa clinic in finding a certified Medical Physicist. The role involves maintaining treatment systems, performing QA, and supporting dosimetry across SRS, HDR, brachytherapy, and external beam modalities.

The ideal candidate holds an MS or PhD in Medical Physics, is board-certified, and has 3–5 years of clinical experience. Onsite work is required with potential remote flexibility, and Iowa licensure is preferred.

Qualifications

• MS in Medical Physics or PhD in Medical Physics required/preferred.
• Board Certified Physicist (ABR or ABMP) required.
• Authorized Medical Physicist (Iowa preferred)
• 3–5 years clinical radiation physics experience preferred.
• Expertise in SRS, HDR, brachytherapy and advanced QA processes

Responsibilities

• Maintain and evaluate accelerators, brachytherapy and simulation systems.
• External Beam Treatments including SRS/SRT/SBRT/VMAT/3D/electrons/HyperArc.
• HDR Treatments focusing on prostate and GYN with appropriate devices.
• Support dosimetry and oversee therapist technical activities.
• Ensure safe, accurate delivery of therapeutic radiation and QA/commissioning testing.

Skills

SRS

HDR

Brachytherapy

Advanced QA

Education

MS in Medical Physics

PhD in Medical Physics

Tools

ARIA/Eclipse 18.2

TrueBeam

Halcyon

TrueBeam Edge

Bravos HDR

GE CT Scanners (Discovery, Lightspeed)

VisionRT

Radformation Suite

Sun Nuclear QA devices

Job description

Medical Physicist (Certified) opening in south-central Iowa.

Join this collaborative clinical team delivering cutting-edge radiation therapy while driving quality, innovation, and regulatory excellence.

Why You Should Apply

• Full time position working with a team of: 4 Radiation Oncologist, Physicist, 5 Dosimetrists, 12+ Therapists and 5 Nurses
• $25,000 sign-on bonus + relocation assistance
• Will consider the potential remote work flexibility, but onsite is required
• Work with advanced modalities: SRS, HDR, IOeRT
• Collaborative environment with radiation oncologists & clinical leaders

About You

• Be able to do the job as described.
• MS in Medical Physics or PhD
• Board Certified Physicist (ABR or ABMP) required
• Eligible for Authorized Medical Physicist (Iowa preferred)
• 3–5 years clinical radiation physics experience preferred
• Expertise in SRS, HDR, brachytherapy & advanced QA processes

Equipment:

• ARIA/Eclipse – at version 18.2
• Linacs - TrueBeam (installed 2023), Halcyon (installed 2022), TrueBeam Edge (installed June 2025)
• Bravos HDR
• CT Scanners - GE Discovery with GateCT and Deviceless 4D capability, GE Lightspeed used mainly for HDR patients. (will be replaced in 2026)
• VisionRT Center of Excellence with VisionRT on all three linacs including InBore on the Halcyon.
• Physics equipment and applications
  • Sun Nuclear devices and corresponding software including Daily QA 3s, IC Profiler, ArcCheck, SRSMapCheck, MapCheck, 3D tank, and 1D tank
  • Radformation software including ClearCheck, ClearCalc, AutoContour, EZFluence, ChartCheck, and RadMachine
  • Various ion chambers and electrometers as well as a well chamber

What You’ll Be Doing

• Maintain and evaluate accelerators, brachytherapy & simulation systems
• External Beam Treatments - 80 patients a day. Types of treatments include SRS, SRT, SBRT, VMAT, 3D, Electrons, and HyperArc.
• HDR Treatments - Treat mostly prostate and GYN; 4+ prostates a month; 5+ GYN a month with cylinders, tandem and ring, or interstitial.
• Involved in various trials and protocols.
• Perform radiopharmaceutical treatments (I-131, Pluvicto, Lutathera, etc.)
• Perform GammaTile treatments.
• Support dosimetry and oversee therapist technical activities
• Ensure safe, accurate delivery of therapeutic radiation
• Oversee QA, calibration, commissioning & acceptance testing of equipment
• Implement updates to planning systems, software & measurement tools

Area Info:

Affordable living awaits in this capital city, that's safe and traffic isn't too bad. It features a vibrant culture with plenty of good restaurants, breweries to enjoy. It's family-friendly, features several minor league and college sport teams, a Downtown Farmer’s Market and the Iowa State Fair.