Senior Medical Physicist, Radiation Oncology

Intermountain Healthcare Inc.; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 141,000 - 216,000; Full time

Job summary

Intermountain Health seeks a Certified Medical Physicist to design and optimize advanced radiation treatment plans, lead QA programs, and ensure radiation safety across the oncology team. You will collaborate with physicians, dosimetrists, therapists, and leaders to drive innovation and regulatory compliance.

The role emphasizes coordination with the RSO, adoption of new technologies, and ongoing improvement of treatment quality and patient safety.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Health or Medical Physics from an accredited institution.
• Certification by ABR or ABMP in Radiation Oncology Physics or equivalent.
• State licensure as required for practice.
• Colorado care site RAM/QI/QE(t) requirements where applicable.

Responsibilities

• Design, optimize, and evaluate radiation treatment plans for precise patient care.
• Provide expert guidance for therapy procedures, technologies, and delivery.
• Maintain QA programs and quality management with clinical teams.
• Coordinate with Radiation Safety Officer to ensure regulatory compliance.
• Support new technologies and process improvements to improve outcomes.
• Contribute to a culture of teamwork, excellence, and continuous learning.

Skills

Radiation safety

Dosimetry

Radiation oncology

Treatment plans

Documentation

Medical physics

Quality improvement

Interpersonal skills

Collaboration

Education

Master's degree in Health or Medical Physics

Certification by ABR/ABMP or Canadian College (Radiation Oncology Physics)

State licensure (as required)

RAM/QI/QE(t) for Colorado care sites

Tools

Varian Aria

DICOM RT data handling

SQL, Python, scripting

Network topology knowledge

Job description

Intermountain Health seeks a Certified Medical Physicist to design and optimize advanced radiation treatment plans, lead QA programs, and ensure radiation safety across the oncology team. You will collaborate with physicians, dosimetrists, therapists, and leaders to drive innovation and regulatory compliance.

The role emphasizes coordination with the RSO, adoption of new technologies, and ongoing improvement of treatment quality and patient safety.