Physicist - Radiation Oncology

MEP Health; Peoria (IL); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 165,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Relocation assistance

Partial remote work

Job summary

MEP Health in Peoria, IL seeks a Full-time Radiation Oncology Physicist to lead clinical medical physics support across external beam therapy, brachytherapy, SRS, and SBRT.

The role emphasizes safety leadership, QA, and collaboration with clinicians to advance treatment planning, with opportunities for partial remote work and relocation support. The candidate will serve as Radiation Safety Officer and help develop policies, QA programs, and staff education.

Qualifications

• Master's or PhD in Physics or related field.
• ABR certification required.
• IEMA Radiation Therapy license required.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive medical physics support for external beam therapy, brachytherapy, SRS, and SBRT.
• Oversee QA programs, calibrations, and equipment acceptance.
• Act as Radiation Safety Officer and lead safety initiatives.
• Collaborate with clinicians to optimize treatment planning and delivery.
• Support education and continuous quality improvement in a dynamic healthcare environment.

Skills

ABR Certified

IEMA License

Medical Physics Experience

Education

Master's or PhD in Physics

Job description

Role:

Full-time Radiation Oncology Physicist

Responsibilities:

Provide comprehensive medical physics support for radiation oncology services including external beam radiation therapy, brachytherapy, SRS, and SBRT. Ensure compliance with regulatory standards (IEMA, NRC, ACR, DNV), oversee equipment acceptance, calibration, and quality assurance. Develop and maintain departmental physics policies, procedures, and QA programs. Serve as Radiation Safety Officer, leading radiation safety, shielding, and radioactive material management. Collaborate with clinicians to optimize treatment planning and delivery. Participate in quality improvement, safety meetings, and strategic planning. Assist with staff and student education, and support clinical innovation and program development.

Qualifications & Skills

• Master's or PhD in Physics or related field
• Certified Specialist in Therapeutic Radiologic Physics (ABR) - required
• Licensed Radiologic Technologist - Radiation Therapy (IEMA) - required
• Experience in medical physics or clinical setting preferred

Additional Information:

Opportunities for partial remote work, sign-on bonus, and relocation assistance are available. The role emphasizes leadership in safety, technical expertise, collaboration, and continuous quality improvement within a dynamic healthcare environment.