Medical Physicist

Job Description :

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.

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 ABR-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 HyperArc, tattoo-free SGRT setups, extensive use of SBRT & hypofractionation, and HDR for gynecological and prostate treatments.

Collaborative & Stable Team : Work alongside 5 physicians, 3physicists, 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 TrueBeam systems at all sites

Imaging & Simulation : VisionRT SGRT, Philips Big Bore CT simulators (3 locations)

Brachytherapy : GammaMed 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 MapCheck & IC Profiler, Varian Portal Dosimetry, Radformation suite (ClearCheck, ClearCalc, RadMonteCarlo, EZFluence, AutoContour, RadMachine)

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 orMedicalPhysics from an accredited institution (degree will be verified)

ABR Board Eligible in TherapeuticMedicalPhysics

Preferred :

Certification by one of the following :

American Board of Radiology (ABR)

American Board ofMedicalPhysics (ABMP)

Canadian College ofMedicalPhysics (CCMP)

Physical Requirements

Ongoing need for employee to see and read information, labels, assess patient needs, operate monitors, identify equipment and supplies.

Frequent interactions with patient care providers, patients, and visitors that require employee to verbally communicate as well as hear and understand spoken information, alarms, needs, and issues quickly and accurately, particularly during emergency situations.

Manual dexterity of hands and fingers to manipulate complex and delicate equipment with precision and accuracy. This includes frequent computer use and typing for documenting patient care, accessing needed information, medication preparation, etc.

Expected to lift and utilize full range of movement to transfer patients. Will also bend to retrieve, lift, and carry supplies and equipment. Typically includes items of varying weights, up to and including heavy items.

Need to walk and assist with transporting / ambulating patients and obtaining and distributing supplies and equipment. This includes pushing / pulling gurneys and portable equipment, including heavy items. Often required to navigate crowded and busy rooms (full of equipment, power cords on the floor, etc.)

May be expected to stand in a stationary position for an extended period of time.

For roles requiring driving : Expected to drive a vehicle which requires sitting, seeing and reading signs, traffic signals, and other vehicles.

Location :

Intermountain Health Park City Hospital

Work City : Park City

Work State : Utah

Scheduled Weekly Hours :

40

The hourly range for this position is listed below. Actual hourly rate dependent upon experience.

$91.41 - $141.07

We care about your well-being - mind, body, and spirit - which is why we provide our caregivers a generous benefits package that covers a wide range of programs to foster a sustainable culture of wellness that encompasses living healthy, happy, secure, connected, and engaged.

Learn more about our comprehensive benefits package here (https : / / intermountainhealthcare.org / careers / benefits) .

Intermountain Health is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.

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