Therapy Medical Physicist

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At One Physics, our mission is to transform the health and safety of our communities by providing comprehensive medical physics and radiation safety solutions to our clients. Our organization is comprised of leading technical and diagnostic professionals in the medical physics field, coupled with a best-in-class business and client services support team behind the scenes. We share a passion for excellence, dedication to client and patient care, and a commitment to industry leadership.

We are searching for a highly skilled and compassionate Therapy Medical Physicist to join our dedicated team of experts in Northwest Indiana (Merrillville). This position will support a thriving Radiation Oncology clinic equipped with a Varian True Beam and a Gamma Knife (Elekta Esprit) system. The ideal candidate will bring clinical expertise, strong collaboration skills, and a commitment to providing exceptional patient care in partnership with physicians, dosimetrists, and radiation therapists.

This is a full‑time role (1.0 FTE) with additional daily support for Gamma Knife. The individual will either gain training paid by the company for experience in gamma knife and/or receive support from additional physicists on One Physics staff today.

• Location:
  
  Merrillville, Indiana (Northwest Indiana region)
• Treatment Systems:
  Varian True Beam and Elekta Esprit Gamma Knife
• Treatment Planning Systems:
  Mosaiq, Monaco, Aria, and Eclipse
• Average Daily Census: 15–20 patients
• Gamma Knife Volume:
  Approximately 40–50 procedures per year
• Team Structure:
  Collaborative environment with physicians, physicists, and both onsite and remote dosimetry support
• Hybrid dosimetry model currently in place

• Perform weekly, monthly, and annual quality assurance testing and calibrations for all treatment units (including Gamma Knife).
• Provide physics support and oversight for Gamma Knife stereotactic radiosurgery on a daily basis.
• Ensure the safety, accuracy, and compliance of all radiation therapy equipment and procedures.
• Supervise and collaborate with dosimetry and radiation therapy teams on treatment planning and delivery.
• Maintain and prepare documentation required for state and federal regulatory compliance.
• Implement and monitor patient‑specific QA, dose verification, and special procedure support.
• Participate in ongoing process improvement initiatives and clinical program development.
• Perform additional duties as needed to ensure the highest standard of clinical operations.

• Master’s Degree and/or PhD in Medical Physics or related field.
• Board certification by the American Board of Radiology (A ) in Therapeutic Medical Physics, or board eligibility as demonstrated by graduation from a CAMPEP‑accredited residency program.
• Minimum 2 years of clinical Therapy Medical Physics experience preferred.
• Prior Gamma Knife experience strongly preferred (Elekta Esprit experience is a plus).
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Demonstrated ability to interpret and implement regulatory requirements.
• A collaborative mindset and willingness to go “above and beyond” for clients and colleagues.
• Excellent problem‑solving, organizational, and project ownership skills.

• Ability to use, move, and calibrate radiation therapy equipment.
• Regular activities include sitting, standing, walking, lifting, and carrying.
• Exposure to radiation and other environmental conditions common to radiation oncology settings.
• Occasional evening or weekend work may be required.

• Competitive compensation
• PTO plan with paid company holidays
• Health Insurance (Medical, Dental, Vision, and Prescription)
• 401(k) Plan with company match after 1 year of employment
• Group Life & Voluntary Life Insurance
• Short Term & Long Term Disability
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Health Spending Account (HSA)

Final offer amounts are determined by multiple factors, including geographic location, as well as candidate experience, education level, and expertise. If you have questions on compensation, please ask your recruiter. Following receipt of a conditional offer of employment, candidates will be required to complete additional job‑related screening processes as permitted or required by applicable law.

One Physics is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran, or disability status.