Senior Radiation Physicist – Sign-On & Relocation Support

UnityPoint Health; Des Moines (IA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Relocation assistance

Stipend payments during residency

Job summary

UnityPoint Health in Des Moines, IA is seeking a Radiation Physicist to ensure the safe, precise delivery of therapeutic ionizing radiation within our Radiation Oncology department. You will collaborate with radiation oncologists and clinical staff to uphold treatment accuracy, regulatory compliance and patient safety.

We offer a $25,000 sign-on bonus, relocation assistance, and stipend payments up to $20,000 during residency.

Qualifications

• Master of Science in Medical Physics, Physics or a related field is required
• Doctor’s degree in Medical Physics, Physics or a related field is preferred
• At least three (3) years of experience in a clinical setting is preferred
• Board Certified Radiation Therapy Physicist by the American Board of Medical Physicists (ABMP) required upon hire
• Board Certified Radiation Therapy Physicist by the American Board of Radiology (ABR) required upon hire
• Eligible to be an Authorized Medical Physicist by the Iowa Department of Health and Human Services (IDPH)
• Certification by the American Board of Radiology or equivalent within 3 years of hire

Responsibilities

• Ensure full compliance with local, state, and federal regulations governing the acquisition, storage, and use of therapeutic radioactivity according to standards (IEMA, DNV, ACR, NRC)
• Develop, implement, and review policies and procedures for safe operation of therapeutic equipment (linear accelerators, brachytherapy)
• Perform annual beam-output checks, daily QA tests, and routine equipment evaluations to maintain alignment with national standards
• Conduct clinical QA, acceptance testing, commissioning, calibration, and shielding evaluations for radiation-therapy equipment
• Support radiation-safety and regulatory-compliance activities, oversee dosimetry and therapy workflows
• Participate in IOeRT treatments and assist dosimetry with treatment planning for external beam, SRS, and brachytherapy
• Collaborate with radiation oncologists and staff to develop optimal treatment plans and update planning software
• Attend departmental and radiation-safety meetings and contribute to quality and patient safety improvements

Job description

UnityPoint Health in Des Moines, IA is seeking a Radiation Physicist to ensure the safe, precise delivery of therapeutic ionizing radiation within our Radiation Oncology department. You will collaborate with radiation oncologists and clinical staff to uphold treatment accuracy, regulatory compliance and patient safety.

We offer a $25,000 sign-on bonus, relocation assistance, and stipend payments up to $20,000 during residency.