Radiation Therapy Physicist- 2026-24882

SHR (Spectrum Healthcare Resources); Columbus Air Force Base (MS); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Spectrum Healthcare Resources is seeking a civilian Radiation Oncology Physicist for the Kessler Air Force Base area in Biloxi, Mississippi. The role involves clinical support for equipment acquisition, commissioning, QA, and treatment planning processes.

Responsibilities include dose distribution calculations, plan verification, and collaboration with the treatment planning team, with a strong emphasis on safety, compliance, and quality assurance.

Qualifications

• ABR certification in Therapeutic Medical Physics.
• Master degree in Physics.
• Board certification by the ABR (Therapeutic Medical Physics).

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical expertise for acquisition and upgrades of radiation therapy equipment.
• Support acceptance testing, commissioning, QA of equipment.
• Analyze beam data and ensure correct entry into the treatment planning system.
• Collaborate with the treatment planning team to establish planning and delivery procedures.
• Determine radiation dose distributions and verify plan accuracy, including 3D conformal planning.
• Ensure compliance with licensure, safety regulations, and QA standards.

Education

Master degree in Physics

Board Certification by ABR (Therapeutic Medical Physics)

ABR certification in Therapeutic Medical Physics

Job description

Radiation Therapy Physicist

Job Details

• Job ID: 2026-24882
• Category: Radiation specialists - Radiation Therapy Physicist
• Facility: DOD / MTF - Mississippi - Keesler Air Force Base

Job Description

Spectrum Healthcare Resources has a potential opportunity for a civilian Radiation Oncology Physicist at Kessler Air Force Base in Biloxi, Mississippi.

Work Schedule

• 40 Hour a week work Schedule
• Structured setting
• Position that allows work/life balance
• Full Time
• M-F 0700-1700

Clinical Scope

• Provide clinical expertise with regard to the purchase of new radiation therapy treatment related equipment and upgrades of existing equipment.
• Provide clinical expertise for acceptance testing, commissioning, calibration, and periodic quality assurance of radiation therapy equipment.
• Measure and analyze beam data for the treatment machines and assure that beam and source data are correctly entered into the treatment planning system and that beam data is tabulated in a form that is usable by the radiation therapists, dosimetrists, and radiation oncologists.
• Work with other members of the treatment planning team to establish treatment planning and delivery procedures.
• Perform and direct the determination of radiation dose distributions for patients undergoing treatment. Ensure accuracy of the plans, dosimetry calculations, dose totals, and their documentation in patient's charts. This includes 3-Dimensional conformal radiotherapy planning and delivery.
• Ensure the function and the operation of the following technologies: Virtual Wedge, Electronic Portal Imaging Devices (EPID), Digital Reconstructed Radiographs, Virtual Simulation, and Multileaf Collimation, Tomotherapy, Stereotactic Radiation therapy and High Dose Rate Brachytherapy.
• Meet radiation monitoring, quality assurance, and safety requirements to ensure compliance with licensure requirements, hospital radiation safety regulations, and national standards of performance.
• Shall be accountable directly to the Chief of Radiation Oncology and be responsible for directing the Radiation Oncology Physics program. They shall act as a system administrator for the Radiation Oncology Information system.

Job Requirements

• BLS
• Medical Physicist (Radiation Oncology Physicist) shall be certified by the American Board of Radiology (ABR) in Therapeutic Medical Physics and enrolled in the ABR Maintenance of Certification (MOC) program
• Shall have a minimum of a Master degree in Physics and be Board Certified by the American Board of Radiology (ABR) for Therapeutic Medical Physics.

Company Overview

At Spectrum, we utilize over thirty-five years of experience providing optimal solutions for federal agencies that are both innovative and cost-effective. We hold ourselves to the highest standard to ensure successful outcomes for the facilities and healthcare professionals we serve. As a Joint Commission Certified Healthcare Resource, dependability and service are the driving forces of our mission.

Location

US-MS-Biloxi

Equal Opportunity Employer

Spectrum Healt care Resources is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, disability, or other protected characteristic.