About the role
Job Title: Therapeutic Radiation Oncology Physicist
Location: Iowa (Full-time, Permanent)
Salary: $180,000 – $300,000 annually, dependent on experience, plus comprehensive benefits
About the Company:
This established radiation oncology program delivers advanced cancer treatment services within a collaborative clinical setting. The team is committed to providing high-quality, patient-centered care using modern technology and evidence-based practices. The department emphasizes safety, precision, and continuous improvement.
Role Overview:
The Therapeutic Medical Physicist will oversee acceptance testing and commissioning of CT simulators, Varian linear accelerators, treatment planning systems, and Record and Verify systems. Responsibilities include beam calibration, CT density calibration, system data validation, and implementation of a comprehensive QA/QC program. The physicist will perform weekly, monthly, and annual QA, support IMRT planning quality control, review patient dosimetry records, assist with patient setup when needed, and provide support for HDR and prostate brachytherapy procedures.
Key Requirements:
• ABR board-certified preferred; other candidates also considered• Experience with Varian linear accelerators and associated systems• Strong expertise in commissioning, calibration, and radiation oncology QA programs• Eligible to work full-time in Iowa
Ideal Candidate:
• Detail-oriented with a strong focus on patient safety and regulatory compliance• Collaborative and effective in a multidisciplinary clinical team• Proactive problem-solver with strong documentation and communication skills• Comfortable supporting a dynamic and evolving oncology program
Working with nGenium
You’ll deal directly with a specialist recruiter who knows this market. We’ll help with interview preparation, offer negotiation and onboarding, we’ll be honest with you about every opportunity, and we’ll stay in touch after you start in case anything needs resolving.