Physicist - Radiation Oncology - Methodist

Carle Health; Arizona; On-site; USD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Relocation assistance

Partial remote work possible

Job summary

Carle Health is seeking a full-time Radiation Oncology physicist to join our Peoria team. You will provide comprehensive medical physics support for EBRT, brachytherapy, SRS, and SBRT, ensuring QA and regulatory compliance.

The role includes radiation safety leadership, radiation safety officer duties, and collaboration with clinicians to optimize treatment planning and delivery. Relocation and sign-on options are available for qualified candidates.

Qualifications

• Master's degree or PhD in Physics or a related field.
• ABR – Certified Specialist in Therapeutic Radiologic Physics required.
• Experience in medical physics or a related clinical setting preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive medical physics support for radiation oncology services (EBRT, brachytherapy, SRS, SBRT).
• Oversee acceptance testing, commissioning, calibration, and QA programs.
• Serve as Department Radiation Safety Officer and lead radiation safety initiatives.
• Collaborate with oncologists, dosimetrists, and staff to optimize treatment planning and delivery.
• Participate in quality improvement, safety meetings, and staff education.

Skills

Medical physics experience

ABR Certification knowledge

Education

Master's degree in Physics

PhD in Physics

ABR Certified Specialist in Therapeutic Radiologic Physics

Job description

Carle Health is seeking a full-time, Radiation Oncology physicist to join our team in Peoria, Illinois.

• Provides comprehensive medical physics support for radiation oncology services, including external beam radiation therapy, brachytherapy, SRS, and SBRT
• Ensures compliance with local, state, and federal regulatory requirements, including IEMA, NRC, ACR, and DNV
• Oversees equipment acceptance testing, commissioning, calibration, and ongoing quality assurance
• Develops, implements, and maintains departmental physics policies, procedures, and QA programs
• Serves as Department Radiation Safety Officer
• Provides leadership in radiation safety, shielding requirements, and radioactive material inventory management
• Collaborates with radiation oncologists, dosimetrists, and therapists to ensure optimal treatment planning and delivery
• Participates in departmental quality improvement initiatives, radiation safety meetings, and strategic planning
• Assists with education, orientation, and technical instruction for staff and students
• Opportunities to support innovation, clinical projects, and program development within radiation oncology
• Sign-on bonus available
• Relocation assistance available for candidates with 1+ year of experience and residing more than 50 miles away
• Partial remote work may be considered for candidates within driving distance of Peoria

Qualifications

• Master's degree or PhD in Physics or a related field
• Certified Specialist in Therapeutic Radiologic Physics (ABR) – required
• Experience in medical physics or a related clinical setting preferred

About Our Community

Located in the Heart of Illinois, Peoria is a vibrant River City full of art, entertainment, sports, history and more! Explore the great outdoors through the Peoria Park District, the largest and oldest park district in Illinois, or take a trip up Grandview Drive to experience the "world's most beautiful drive". (At Carle Health, we're committed to fostering a workplace where every team member feels valued, respected and empowered, where passion and purpose come together to positively impact the lives of our patients and our communities. We're developing the next generation of providers and healthcare professionals through Carle Illinois College of Medicine, the world's first engineering-based medical school, and Methodist College. Carle BroMenn Medical Center, Carle Foundation Hospital, Carle Health Methodist Hospital, Carle Health Proctor Hospital, Carle Health Pekin Hospital, and Carle Hoopeston Regional Health Center hold Magnet® designations, the nation's highest honor for nursing care. We offer opportunities in several communities throughout central Illinois with potential for growth and life-long careers at Carle Health. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class. Carle Health 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. | The actual compensation offered a candidate will be dependent on a variety of factors including, but not limited to, the candidate’s experience, qualifications, location, training, licenses, shifts worked and compensation model.)