CareerPlan

Clinical Medical Physicist - Radiation Oncology, Full-Time, Days

Orland Park, IL, usFull-time2026-10-27 → 2026-11-12

Core

Ensures safety and accuracy of radiation therapy delivery through independent quality assurance, complex treatment planning, and equipment commissioning for patients.

Role type

Senior IC clinical medical physicist (radiation oncology)

Builds

Safe and accurate radiation treatment plans and protocols for cancer patients

Domain

Healthcare + Radiation Oncology

Required skills

Independent QA execution, complex treatment planning, machine commissioning, regulatory compliance, dosimetry verification, team supervision, protocol development

Preferred skills

PhD, 1-3 years of experience, diagnostic imaging registration

Technologies

IMRT, SBRT, HDR brachytherapy, QA software, clinical documentation systems

Responsibilities

Perform independent quality assurance procedures and oversee radiation safety protocols; Execute complex treatment planning, patient positioning, and machine/patient QA; Conduct acceptance testing and commissioning of radiation therapy equipment; Develop specifications for external beam therapy, brachytherapy, simulations, and dosimetry; Supervise medical physics assistants, residents, and dosimetrists; Provide expert consultation to physicians on dosimetry and patient care; Review and verify computerized patient treatment plans for accuracy; Participate in research and development initiatives to advance clinical practice.