Radiation Therapy Medical Physicist - Des Moines - $25,000 Sign-on Bonus!

IHA; Des Moines (IA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Day One benefits

403B with employer match

Job summary

MercyOne Des Moines is seeking a Medical Physicist to join a well-established Radiation Oncology team at MercyOne Richard Deming Cancer Center. The role offers a Monday through Friday schedule with flexible scheduling options, 40-hour work weeks, and state-of-the-art equipment.

The ideal candidate will have an MS or PhD, completed a therapy medical physics residency, and board certification or board eligibility.

Qualifications

• The preferred candidate will have an MS or PhD, will have completed a therapy medical physics residency, and will be board certified or board eligible.

Skills

Team collaboration

Communication

Mentorship

Education

MS or PhD in Medical Physics

Tools

Mosaiq OIS

Eclipse TPS

Velocity

RadMachine

QA equipment

Job description

Employment Type

Full time

Description

• Location: MercyOne Richard Deming Cancer Center
• Monday through Friday schedule with flexible scheduling options available
• Join a well-established team of 3 Physicists, 5 Radiation Oncologists, 6.5 Dosimetrists, and 1 in-house IT/Service engineer.

Opportunity Highlights

• Work-life balance is prioritized, striving for 40-hour work weeks
• For Board Eligible applicants, a flexible schedule allows for ample study time and mentorship to pass boards on first attempt
• Newly renovated clinic with state-of-the-art equipment

Compensation And Benefits

• Day One benefits
• 403B with employer match (up to 6.5%)

Qualifications

• The preferred candidate will have an MS or PhD, will have completed a therapy medical physics residency, and will be board certified or board eligible.

Equipment And Software

• C-Arm Linacs: 4 Varian machines across 2 clinics (Downtown: TrueBeam and EXpv; Clive: iX and Trilogy), 1 Truebeam at contracted facility in Creston, IA
• Specialty machines: Cyberknife and Elekta HDR (microselectron v2), Best Vascular Beta-Cath
• CT Scanners: Siemens Go.Open Pro with direct4D (one at each location)
• Software: Mosaiq OIS, Eclipse TPS, Velocity, Precision (Accuray), RadMachine, EZ Fluence, ClearCalc, ClearCheck, SNC Patient, DailyQA3, SNC Dosimetry, PC electrometer, QAStereochecker, SNC RapidCheck, MobiusFX, RPM and RGSC.
• Miscellaneous QA equipment: SNC 3D tank, IC Profiler, PC electrometer, Standard Imaging A12s ion chambers, QA Stereochecker, Fluke electrometers, SNC Edge detectors, SNC 125 chambers, Profiler2, Mapcheck2, CIRS motion phantom, MRI distortion phantom, SNC 1D tank.

MercyOne Des Moines Is Home To

• MercyOne Richard Deming Cancer Center – Comprehensive, multi-disciplinary and patient centered care
• Radiation Oncology: Two locations equipped with five linear accelerators and the only CyberKnife® in Iowa.
• Hematology Oncology with advanced Infusion center
• Advanced Surgical & Diagnostic Capabilities: Colorectal Surgery, Surgical Oncology, Thoracic Surgery, Neurosurgery, Pulmonology with first site in Iowa to offer ION™ technology for robotic‑assisted lung biopsies.
• Weekly Multidisciplinary Lung Clinic for coordinated patient management.
• Comprehensive Support Services: Palliative Care, Integrative Oncology Services supported by MercyOne Des Moines Foundation.
• Accreditations: CoC, NAPBC, NAPRC, and ACR.
• Strategic Partnership with The Iowa Clinic to expand access to high‑quality cancer care in Central Iowa through Radiation Oncology, Hematology Oncology, Surgical Oncology including dedicated GYN Oncologist.

Why Des Moines?

• Consistently ranked as a top, affordable, and safe place to live with a strong job market.
• Enjoy the Downtown Farmers’ Market, Pappajohn Sculpture Park and extensive trails.
• Bike‑friendly living with welcoming communities including family‑oriented neighborhoods.
• Suburban living options offer excellent schools and safe neighborhoods.
• Rich cultural scene with national touring Broadway musical, the Des Moines Metro Opera, live music and theater.
• One of the best minor league sports cities home to: Iowa Cubs, Iowa Wild, Iowa Wolves, Iowa Barnstormers, and a future USL soccer team.
• A place where culture, opportunity, education and work/life balance thrive—live without compromise.

Our Commitment

Rooted in our Mission and Core Values, we honor the dignity of every person and recognize the unique perspectives, experiences, and talents each colleague brings. By finding common ground and embracing our differences, we grow stronger together and deliver more compassionate, person-centered care. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.