Physicist

Come live and work in stunning Anchorage Alaskawhere others dream of vacationing and you can enjoy the perfect balance of a rewarding career and an adventurous lifestyle. Aurora Integrated Oncology Foundation is seeking a service-oriented compassionate and friendly Medical Physicist to join our exceptional close-knit team. Here youll be more than just a staff member youll be a vital part of a collaborative group that values strong relationships patient-centered care and mutual support.

Working in our small team environment means you will enjoy greater autonomy meaningful interactions and the opportunity to directly influence the patients experience. You will have the time and space to connect with colleagues and patients alike contributing to a warm respectful and mission-driven workplace.

Anchorage itself offers unparalleled access to outdoor activities year-round from hiking fishing and kayaking in the summer to world-class skiing and snowboarding in the winter. Surrounded by breathtaking mountain views wildlife and natural beauty its easy to maintain a healthy active lifestyle. Combine this with our centers commitment to work-life balance and youll find the time to enjoy everything Alaska has to offerwithout sacrificing your professional growth or purpose.

As the Medical Physicist for Aurora Integrated Oncology Foundation you will play a critical role in ensuring the safety accuracy and effectiveness of radiation treatments. The AIOF medical physicist works in conjunction with the radiation oncologists and radiation oncology team as the director of the technical aspects of radiation oncology responsible for all aspects of clinical radiation oncology physics.

You will work with Varian TrueBeam to deliver treatments (VMAT SBRT SRS/SRT 3DCRT and electrons) Eclipse and ARIA for TPS and EMR and a suite of physics efficiency tools from MIM Radformation and ImageOwl. An array of SNC equipment is utilized to assit with QA including the DQA3 device ArcCheck SRSMapCheck 1DTank and IC addition a IBA Blue Phantom 2 scanning tank with a variety of chambers and electrometers.

Our organization is proud to support a dedicated team of eight radiation oncologists across four advanced cancer treatment centers. This position offers the unique opportunity to work closely with three of our experienced physicians primarily across two of these state-of-the-art facilities.

Once fully staffed the two centers will be supported by a collaborative care team that includes five skilled radiation therapists full dosimetry support and an additional medical physicist. The typical patient load across these two sites ranges from 30 to 40 patients providing a dynamic yet manageable environment that allows for high-quality patient-centered care.

The ideal candidate will be detail-oriented organized and capable of managing multiple tasks efficiently while maintaining a calm and compassionate presence. At Anchorage Radiation Oncology Center we live our values in every interaction bringing empathy excellence and integrity to everything we do.

If you are looking to make a real impact while enjoying the benefits of small-team collaboration professional autonomy and life in one of the most beautiful places in the country wed love to hear from you.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Quality Assurance: Perform routine and annual quality assurance of linear accelerator treatment planning system linear accelerators and CT simulators ensuring compliance with state and federal regulations. Implement and oversee a comprehensive quality assurance (QA) program conducting weekly monthly quarterly and annual tests per manufacturer AAPM and IEMA guidelines.
• Treatment Planning & Dosimetry: Oversee the treatment planning process by working closely with dosimetry verify patient-specific treatment plans and ensuring accurate dose delivery. Perform routine and necessary chart checks to verify the dose delivered to patients.
• Radiation Safety & Compliance: Lead a thorough radiation safety program ensuring all radiation safety and licensing requirements are met in compliance with state and federal regulations. Lead quality improvement meetings projects and review submissions to the RO-ILS system.
• Education & Training: Provide continuing education to radiation oncology staff on medical physics equipment and radiation safety. Coordinate and perform annual in-services for the department.
• Equipment Maintenance & Troubleshooting: Coordinate the maintenance of instrumentation required for quality control image quality and patient treatment measurements. Oversee and approve service and upgrades on all radiation oncology equipment before clinical use.
• Clinical Support & Consultation: Consult with radiation oncologists and treatment staff on the physical and radiobiological aspects of patient treatments. Participate in patient discussion conferences and assist in the development of new treatment techniques and procedures.
• Research & Continuous Improvement: Stay abreast of new radiotherapeutic treatment delivery techniques. Actively participate in chart rounds process improvement initiatives and departmental meetings related to practice improvement.

Benefits

We offer a comprehensive and competitive benefits package designed to support you both professionally and personally.

• Generous relocation assistance to help make your move as smooth as possible.
• Competitive salary tailored to your experience and educational background.
• Robust health coverage including medical dental and vision insurance.
• Paid time off and holiday pay to ensure you have time to rest and recharge.
• Ongoing professional development with opportunities for continuing education and career growth.

Join a team that values your expertise and invests in your future.

Qualifications Education & Experience

Masters Ph.D. or DMP degree in medical physics

Certification by the American Board of Radiology or American Board of Medical Physicists

Minimum of one year of post-residency clinical experience preferred.

Physical Demands & Work Environment

The physical and environmental requirements listed below reflect the conditions typically encountered while performing the essential duties of this position. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform job functions.

• Ability to lift and carry up to 25 pounds
• Ability to stand or sit for extended periods of time
• Manual dexterity and ability to perform repetitive hand and wrist movements
• Requires advanced comprehension communication reasoning and analytical skills
• Work is performed in a clinical setting with moderate noise levels

This position requires a dependable detail-oriented professional capable of managing multiple tasks while maintaining a high level of patient care and professionalism.

Disclaimer: This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee(s) of this position. Employees will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties requested by any person authorized to give instructions or assignments. All duties and responsibilities are essential functions and requirements and are subject to modification to accommodate individuals with disabilities.

The company is an equal opportunity employer drug-free workplace and complies with ADA regulations as applicable.