Medical Physicist

Job Description:

Medical Physicist – Radiation Oncology

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.

Why Join Us?

• 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.

Technology & Programs

• 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)

Your Role

As a Medical Physicist, you will:

• 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.

Minimum:

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

Preferred:

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

Essential Functions

• 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 and formulates and oversees all aspects of brachytherapy within the department and those procedures performed in other departments in collaboration with the Radiation Safety Officer (RSO) to maintain safety standards.
• Assumes responsibility for providing performing calibrations and quality control in compliance with state regulations and in accordance with the standards of AAPM on all therapeutic radiation machines as required by the Division of Radiation Control and commissions new or upgraded equipment to achieve compatibility with existing machines.
• Coordinates with the Chief Therapist the technical functions in the department in order to ensure that physician's instructions for simulation and treatment of patients are carried out as prescribed and intended, and directs, coordinates and performs all aspects of treatment planning, preparation of beam shaping devices, etc.
• 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 Licenses issued by the NRC and state agencies pertaining to…