Senior Medical Physicist

Jobtailor; Idaho; On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor in Milwaukee, WI is seeking a Medical Physics professional to support oncology radiation physics, enabling high-quality therapy through dosimetry, beam data, and system commissioning, in collaboration with radiation oncologists and staff.

Prerequisites include an MS/PhD in Medical Physics, 5+ years of clinical experience, CAMPEP residency, ABR certification or eligibility, and licensure. HDR/SRS experience is preferred for this demanding clinical role.

Qualifications

• MS or PhD in Medical Physics or closely related field.
• Minimum 5+ years of clinical experience in radiation oncology.
• Certification in Radiation Oncology Physics by ABR or eligible for certification within 3 years.
• HDR and SRS experience preferred.
• Must meet state licensing/registration requirements.

Responsibilities

• Provide physics consultation and high-quality radiation therapy delivery.
• Calibrate dose meters and acquire beam data for planning systems.
• Assist with acceptance testing, commissioning, and recommissioning of machines.
• Develop policies, procedures and standards of practice for safety.
• Interpret regulatory changes and prepare documentation summaries.

Skills

Dosimetry

Beam data

Dose calibration

Treatment planning

Collaboration

Education

MS/PhD in Medical Physics

Tools

Treatment Planning Systems

Dosimetry Software

Patient Records

Job description

• Work at the clinic site in collaboration with Cancer Care Leadership
• Ensure high-quality and safe interpretation, delivery, operation, and monitoring of radiation safety policies, procedures, standards, and equipment
• Ensure delivery of high-quality radiation therapy
• Provide staff education, training, and oversight to minimize radiation exposure
• Calibrate dose meters and radiation equipment
• Acquire beam data and prepare data for treatment planning systems
• Develop and improve dose measurement systems, protocols, and dosimetry software
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and organizational radiation safety regulations
• Participate in performance improvement activities and develop policies, procedures, and standards of practice
• Assist with acceptance testing, commissioning, and recommissioning of machines
• Perform individual treatment planning, dosimetry calculations, and physics treatment‑planning reviews
• Provide physics consultation to radiation oncology personnel and radiation oncologists
• Verify the department treatment planning system routinely
• Collaborate with information services and manage planning‑system software
• Assist with planning and shielding calculations for new radiation facilities and programs
• Interpret regulatory changes and prepare documentation summaries
• Perform dosimetry checks after source changes
• Assist with selection and acquisition of sources for permanent implant techniques
• Participate in clinical education, training, and competency evaluations for medical physics, dosimetry, and therapy staff

Requirements

• Located or willing to relocate to Milwaukee, WI or surrounding area
• Required M.S. or PhD in Medical Physics or a closely related field
• Minimum of 5+ years of clinical experience in addition to a CAMPEP-accredited residency
• Candidates who have passed Part I and possibly Part II ABR Exams preferred
• Experience with High Dose Rate (HDR) and Stereotactic Radiosurgery (SRS) programs preferred
• Computer system administration experience with patient record and verify database applications desirable
• Certification in Radiation Oncology Physics by the American Board of Radiology (ABR) or another alternative certifying body
• Non-certified candidates must be eligible for board certification and achieve certification within 3 years of hire
• Must apply for and maintain relevant state licensing and/or registration required for working as a medical physicist at the clinical site
• Must meet applicable client Vendor Credentialing requirements
• Must provide valid identification as required
• Must pass criminal background checks and drug screens as applicable
• Must meet required immunization and annual TB-testing requirements as applicable
• Must complete required healthcare training
• Must be able to work with controlled technology in accordance with U.S. export control law

Core Competencies

Demonstrates expertise in Radiation Oncology Physics, including high-quality radiation therapy delivery, dosimetry calculations, and compliance with safety regulations. Proficient in developing and improving dose measurement systems and providing education and oversight to staff.

Highest‑signal resume keywords

• M.S. Or PhD In Medical Physics
• Clinical Experience In Radiation Oncology
• Certification In Radiation Oncology Physics
• High Dose Rate (HDR) Experience
• Stereotactic Radiosurgery (SRS) Experience

ATS Optimization Keywords

Hard Skills

• Dosimetry Calculations
• Treatment Planning
• Calibration Of Dose Meters
• Beam Data Acquisition
• Physics Treatment‑Planning Reviews
• Compliance With Radiation Safety Regulations
• Performance Improvement Activities
• Acceptance Testing
• Machine Commissioning
• Planning And Shielding Calculations

Soft Skills

• Collaboration
• Staff Education
• Oversight
• Communication

Certifications & Qualifications

• Certification In Radiation Oncology Physics
• Eligibility For Board Certification

Industry Keywords

• Radiation Safety Policies
• Federal And State Regulations
• CAMPEP-Accredited Residency
• Vendor Credentialing Requirements
• Controlled Technology Compliance

Tools & Technologies

• Treatment Planning Systems
• Dosimetry Software
• Patient Record And Verify Database Applications