Physicist - Radiation Oncology

Mayo Clinic; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 184,000 - 276,000; Full time

Job summary

Mayo Clinic in Phoenix, AZ seeks a Medical Physicist to support the photon clinical practice and education missions within the Division of Medical Physics. The role involves advanced radiation therapy techniques and ongoing clinical research across a busy cancer program.

The successful candidate will contribute to an active learning environment, collaborate with eleven physicists, and participate in innovative imaging and adaptive radiotherapy projects within a leading academic medical center.

Qualifications

• Post graduate degree in medical physics or related field.
• ABR/board certification or eligibility pursued.

Responsibilities

• Support photon clinical practice and academic missions.
• Participate in SBRT, VMAT, LDR/HDR brachytherapy, IORT, TBI, and TSE.
• Collaborate with a team of physicists.
• Lead quality improvement, research, or technology implementation projects.
• Mentor residents and medical students.

Skills

Medical physics

Communication skills

Clinical physics

Team collaboration

Education

Master's degree in medical physics

PhD in medical physics

ABR certification or eligibility

Tools

ARIA/Eclipse v18.1

TrueBeam

ExacTrac

HyperArc

Job description

Why Mayo Clinic

Mayo Clinic is top-ranked in more specialties than any other care provider according to U.S. News & World Report. As we work together to put the needs of the patient first, we are also dedicated to our employees, investing in competitive compensation and comprehensive benefit plans – to take care of you and your family, now and in the future. And with continuing education and advancement opportunities at every turn, you can build a long, successful career with Mayo Clinic.

Mayo Clinic is top-ranked in more specialties than any other care provider according to U.S. News & World Report. As we work together to put the needs of the patient first, we are also dedicated to our employees, investing in competitive compensation and comprehensive benefit plans – to take care of you and your family, now and in the future. And with continuing education and advancement opportunities at every turn, you can build a long, successful career with Mayo Clinic.

Benefits Highlights

• Medical: Multiple plan options.
• Dental: Delta Dental or reimbursement account for flexible coverage.
• Vision: Affordable plan with national network.
• Pre-Tax Savings: HSA and FSAs for eligible expenses.
• Retirement: Competitive retirement package to secure your future.

Responsibilities

MCA is seeking highly motivated Medical Physicists to join our Division of Medical Physics and support our photon clinical practice and academic missions. MCA offers a comprehensive range of advanced radiation therapy techniques, including SRS (ExacTrac and HyperArc), SBRT, VMAT, SGRT, LDR and HDR brachytherapy, IORT, TBI, and TSE. The photon clinic is primarily a Varian environment with four TrueBeam linear accelerators and ARIA/Eclipse v18.1, treating approximately 2,000 patients annually. A fifth TrueBeam is scheduled for installation in 2027. The Division also supports Arizona's only proton therapy center, which features four Hitachi ProBeat pencil beam scanning gantries. Beyond clinical responsibilities, the Division of Medical Physics is actively involved in the education of medical physics residents, radiation oncology residents, and rotating medical students and fellows. The photon practice has a strong focus on innovation, including online adaptive radiotherapy, automation, clinical software development, and advanced imaging technologies. The successful candidate will participate in the full spectrum of photon clinical physics activities while joining a collaborative team of 11 physicists dedicated to the photon practice. This position offers outstanding opportunities for professional growth, academic involvement, and leadership within both the Mayo Clinic Enterprise and the broader medical physics community. Applicants with experience in a Varian environment are encouraged to apply, although such experience is not required. The ability to independently develop, lead, and complete clinical, quality improvement, research, or technology implementation projects is highly desirable. Residents graduating in 2027 are encouraged to apply.

Qualifications

Post graduate degree, either an M.S., M.A., D.M.P. or Ph.D. in medical physics or related field. Must be knowledgeable of computer processes and have an understanding of the systems involved. Must be able to communicate effectively with personnel with varying levels of education both within and outside the institution, and work effectively with the consulting and paramedical staffs of the institution. Job Specifications for Radiation Oncology require a working knowledge of treatment planning for external beam radiation as well as brachytherapy planning, and active participation in measurement of ionizing radiation, radiobiology, radiation protection and health physics, clinical radiation dosimetry, and federal and state regulatory guidelines pertaining to the medical use of radiation, as well as direct participation in some types of patient treatments. A qualified medical radiation physicist means an individual who is certified by the American Board of Radiology (ABR), American Board of Medical Physics (ABMP), or equivalent board in the appropriate disciplines of physics or who, if not certified, has entered the Board certification process and successfully completes it within three years of initial eligibility for the final part.

Exemption Status

Exempt

Compensation Detail

$184,225.60 - $276,390.40 / year

Benefits Eligible

Yes

Schedule

Full Time

Hours/Pay Period

80

Schedule Details

M-F with occasional weekends and evenings as needed.

International Assignment

No

Site Description

Just as our reputation has spread beyond our Minnesota roots, so have our locations. Today, our employees are located at our three major campuses in Phoenix/Scottsdale, Arizona, Jacksonville, Florida, Rochester, Minnesota, and at Mayo Clinic Health System campuses throughout Midwestern communities, and at our international locations. Each Mayo Clinic location is a special place where our employees thrive in both their work and personal lives. Learn more about what each unique Mayo Clinic campus has to offer, and where your best fit is.

Equal Opportunity

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, protected veteran status or disability status. Learn more about the "EOE is the Law" . Mayo Clinic participates in E-Verify and may provide the Social Security Administration and, if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security with information from each new employee's Form I-9 to confirm work authorization.