Radiation Therapy Medical Physicist - Des Moines

Job Description

Job Description

Job Overview

We are seeking a dedicated professional to join our team at the MercyOne Richard Deming Cancer Center. This position offers a Monday to Friday schedule with options for flexible hours.

Team Environment

You will be part of a well-established group consisting of:

• 3 Physicists
• 5 Radiation Oncologists
• 6.5 Dosimetrists
• 1 in-house IT/Service engineer

Opportunity Highlights

• Work-Life Balance: We prioritize a healthy work-life balance, aiming for 40-hour work weeks.
• Flexible Scheduling: For Board Eligible candidates, we provide a flexible schedule that allows for sufficient study time and mentorship to help you pass your boards on the first attempt.
• Modern Facilities: Our clinic has been recently renovated and is equipped with cutting-edge technology.

Compensation and Benefits

• Benefits start on Day One.
• 403B retirement plan with employer matching up to 6.5%.

Qualifications

The ideal candidate will possess:

• A Master’s or PhD degree.
• Completion of a therapy medical physics residency.
• Board certification or eligibility.

Equipment and Software

Our facilities feature a variety of advanced equipment:

• C-Arm Linacs: 4 Varian machines across two clinics (Downtown: TrueBeam and EXpv; Clive: iX and Trilogy), plus 1 TrueBeam at a contracted facility in Creston, IA.
• Specialty Machines: Cyberknife and Elekta HDR (microselectron v2), Best Vascular Beta-Cath.
• CT Scanners: Siemens Go.Open Pro with direct4D (one at each location).
• Software: Mosaiq OIS, Eclipse TPS, Velocity, Precision (Accuray), RadMachine, EZ Fluence, ClearCalc, ClearCheck, SNC Patient, DailyQA3, SNC Dosimetry, PC electrometer, QAStereochecker, SNC RapidCheck, MobiusFX, RPM, and RGSC.
• Miscellaneous QA Equipment: SNC 3D tank, IC Profiler, PC electrometer, Standard Imaging A12s ion chambers, QA Stereochecker, Fluke electrometers, SNC Edge detectors, SNC 125 chambers, Profiler2, Mapcheck2, CIRS motion phantom, MRI distortion phantom, SNC 1D tank.

About Our Organization

MercyOne Des Moines is a Level II Trauma center that has been serving the community since 1893. We operate four non-profit Catholic medical centers and two specialty hospitals, totaling 875 beds. Our parent organization, MercyOne Iowa, encompasses 420 care locations, including 18 owned hospitals and 25 affiliated medical centers, addressing the healthcare needs of Iowans statewide.

Why Choose Des Moines?

Des Moines is consistently recognized as a top, affordable, and safe place to live, featuring a robust job market. Here are some highlights:

• Enjoy the Downtown Farmers Market and Pappajohn Sculpture Park.
• Bike-friendly communities with family-oriented neighborhoods.
• Excellent schools and safe suburban living options.
• A vibrant cultural scene with national touring Broadway shows, live music, and theater.
• Home to minor league sports teams, including the Iowa Cubs and Iowa Wild.

This is a place where culture, opportunity, education, and work-life balance thrive without compromise.

Join Us

If you are a physician who shares our values and is eager to contribute to the health care needs of our communities, we invite you to explore opportunities with us.