Medical Physicist

Intermountain Health • Park City, UT

2d • $91 - $141

About The Position

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, 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 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)

Requirements

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

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

• 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.

Benefits

• 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.
• Intermountain Health’s PEAK program supports caregivers in the pursuit of their education goals and career aspirations by providing up-front tuition coverage paid directly to the academic institution.
• The program offers 100+ learning options to choose from, including undergraduate studies, high school diplomas, and professional skills and certificates.
• Caregivers are eligible to participate in PEAK on day 1 of employment.
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What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree