Medical Physicist

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$91.00/hr - $141.00/hr

The Medical Physicist is responsible for the design optimization, technical evaluation, and precise and accurate delivery of radiation treatment plans under the guidance of the Administrative Director/Manager or Chief Physicist. The Medical Physicist collaborates with the Radiation Oncology Director and the Radiation Safety Officer to assure the maintenance of a quality management program and safety for all radiation oncology activities.

Location: Greater Salt Lake City Area (South Market)

Organization: Intermountain Health

Intermountain Health is expanding its Radiation Oncology services to two new locations in 2026, and we’re seeking an A
-certified or board-eligible Medical Physicist to join our growing team.

• Innovative Environment:
  Be part of a program that embraces advanced techniques including frameless SRS with Hyper Arc, tattoo-free SGRT setups, extensive use of SBRT & hypofractionation, and HDR for gynecological and prostate treatments.
• Collaborative & Stable Team:
  Work alongside 5 physicians, 3 physicists, and 3 dosimetrists across four sites in Park City, Provo, American Fork, and Saratoga Springs.
• Lifestyle &
  
  Location:
  
  Enjoy the vibrant lifestyle of Utah—world‑class skiing, hiking, and national parks—while living in a region known for its affordable cost of living and strong community.

• Treatment Platforms:
  Varian True Beam systems at all sites
• Imaging & Simulation:
  Vision
  
  RT SGRT, Philips Big Bore CT simulators (3 locations)
• Brachytherapy:
  Gamma Med Plus iX HDR units (2 locations)
• Accreditation: ASTRO‑APEX accredited
• Software:
  Aria R&V and Eclipse v18 TPS with GPU acceleration
• QA Tools:
  Sun Nuclear SRS Map Check & IC Profiler, Varian Portal Dosimetry, Radformation suite (Clear Check, Clear Calc, Rad Monte Carlo , EZFluence, Auto Contour, Rad Machine)

• Provide comprehensive radiation therapy physics services, including treatment planning and delivery support for SRS, SBRT, IMRT/IGRT.
• Perform equipment acceptance, commissioning, and ongoing quality assurance.
• Conduct chart checks and ensure compliance with safety and regulatory standards.
• Drive clinical improvements and implement new treatment techniques.
• Be comfortable working independently and collaboratively in a busy clinical environment.

• MS, DMP or PhD in Health or Medical Physics from an accredited institution (degree will be verified)
• A  Board Eligible in Therapeutic Medical Physics

• Certification by one of the following:
  • American Board of Radiology (A )
  • American Board of Medical Physics (ABMP)
  • Canadian College of Medical Physics (CCMP)

• Oversees the development and implementation of the procedure for calibration of radiation therapy equipment in accordance with the current standards of the American Association of Physicist in Medicine (AAPM) and state and federally governed agencies.
• Assumes responsibility for performing calibrations and quality control in compliance with state regulations and in accordance with the standards of AAPM on all therapeutic radiation machines.
• Coordinates with the Chief Therapist the technical functions in the department to ensure that physician’s instructions for simulation and treatment of patients are carried out as prescribed.
• Actively works as a Medical physicist and provides routine clinical radiation therapy physicist services, consults with oncologists on the physical aspects of patient’s treatment, and assists in the development of radiation treatment plans.
• Coordinates the radioactive materials licences issued by the NRC and state agencies pertaining to brachytherapy sources with the RSO, reports all variances to administrative staff and the Radiation Safety Officer, researches new equipment developments and techniques, assesses the impact on and reviews existing local standards, advises on…