Medical Physicist, Radiation Oncology Expert

Intermountain Healthcare Inc.; Colorado Springs (CO); On-site; USD 139,000 - 216,000; Full time

Job summary

Intermountain Health is seeking a Certified Medical Physicist to lead design, optimization, and QA of advanced radiation treatment plans in a collaborative oncology team. You will guide dosimetry, physics, and safety efforts while ensuring accuracy and patient protection.

The role emphasizes regulatory compliance, research into new techniques, and cross-disciplinary teamwork with physicians, dosimetrists, therapists, and leaders to continuously improve patient outcomes.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Health or Medical Physics from an accredited institution.
• Certification by ABR/ABMP in Radiation Oncology Physics or Canadian College of Medical Physics.
• Licensure in the state of practice as required.
• For care sites in Colorado, RAM license / QE(t) required.

Responsibilities

• Design, optimize, and evaluate radiation treatment plans to ensure precise and effective patient care.
• Provide expert technical guidance for radiation therapy procedures, technologies, and treatment delivery.
• Partner with Radiation Oncology leadership and clinical teams to maintain comprehensive quality management and quality assurance programs.
• Collaborate with the Radiation Safety Officer to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and uphold the highest standards of radiation safety.
• Support the implementation of new technologies, treatment techniques, and process improvements that enhance patient outcomes.
• Contribute to a culture of teamwork, excellence, and continuous learning within the Radiation Oncology department.
• May provide in-services for staff training, serve as Radiation Safety Officer, and write policies and procedures in collaboration with other Radiation Oncology leaders.

Skills

Radiation Safety

Dosimetry

Radiation Oncology

Treatment Plans

Documentation

Medical Physics

Quality Improvement

Interpersonal Skills

Collaboration

Education

Master's degree in Health or Medical Physics

ABR/ABMP or Canadian College certification in Radiation Oncology Physics

State licensure if required

Colorado RAM license / QE(t) requirement for Colorado sites

Tools

Varian Aria

Job description

Intermountain Health is seeking a Certified Medical Physicist to lead design, optimization, and QA of advanced radiation treatment plans in a collaborative oncology team. You will guide dosimetry, physics, and safety efforts while ensuring accuracy and patient protection.

The role emphasizes regulatory compliance, research into new techniques, and cross-disciplinary teamwork with physicians, dosimetrists, therapists, and leaders to continuously improve patient outcomes.