Medical Physicist

Medical Physicist Boise ID 3-Month Contract Onsite Oncology Administration

Provide critical medical physics expertise in a hospital oncology department. This contract role focuses on radiation therapy quality assurance treatment planning support and ensuring safe effective delivery of cancer care. Work directly with medical professionals patients and staff in a fast-paced healthcare environment.

POSITION OVERVIEW:

Title: Medical Physicist

Type: Contract

Duration: 3 months (April 13 2026 July 12 2026)

Hours: 36 hours per week

Schedule: MondayFriday 7:00 AM7:00 PM MST

Work Type: Onsite

Reporting Location: Boise ID (1055 N Curtis Rd)

Department: Oncology Administration

Start Date: April 13 2026

COMPENSATION:

Pay Rate: $160.52/hour

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

TREATMENT PLANNING & PATIENT CARE:

Plan and ensure patients radiation treatment execution

Work directly with patients to explain treatment plans

Analyze images and data to aid diagnosis and treatment planning

Review treatment plans for accuracy and safety

Ensure optimal dose delivery to target areas

Support treatment modifications as needed

RADIATION SAFETY & QUALITY ASSURANCE:

Provide advice about radiation protection

Manage radiotherapy quality assurance programmes

Ensure equipment operates safely and effectively

Conduct regular equipment calibration and testing

Maintain compliance with radiation safety standards

Document all QA activities and results

IMAGING & DATA ANALYSIS:

Analyze medical images for treatment planning

Work with nuclear imaging data and diagnostic information

Process and interpret physics-related medical data

Support imaging equipment optimization

Ensure image quality meets clinical standards

EQUIPMENT MANAGEMENT:

Develop and procure medical physics equipment

Investigate and troubleshoot equipment issues

Ensure equipment maintenance schedules are followed

Support installation and commissioning of new equipment

Maintain detailed equipment records and documentation

EDUCATION & TRAINING:

Train healthcare scientific and technical staff

Update staff on radiation safety and new procedures

Provide in-service education on physics principles

Support continuing education for clinical team

Mentor junior staff and students as needed

RESEARCH & PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT:

Carry out clinical research and quality improvement projects

Analyze treatment outcomes and efficacy data

Publish findings and present at professional meetings

Stay current with advances in medical physics

Participate in professional committees and meetings

REQUIREMENTS:

EDUCATION & CERTIFICATION:

PhD or Masters degree in Medical Physics or related field (required)

ABR (American Board of Radiology) certification by ABR (required)

Current state medical physics license or eligibility (required)

CAMPEP-accredited program completion preferred

EXPERIENCE:

Minimum 2 years of medical physics experience

Radiotherapy physics experience required

Diagnostic imaging physics experience preferred

Quality assurance and compliance experience

Patient interaction and clinical experience

Academic or clinical research experience preferred

Contract/traveler medical physics experience a plus

TECHNICAL SKILLS & SYSTEMS:

EPIC proficiency preferred

ARIA RadOnc system experience preferred

Shared Drive/CTC-RadOnc experience preferred

Treatment planning system expertise

Dosimetry software proficiency

Strong data analysis and computational skills

Familiarity with dose calculation algorithms

Experience with QA software and tools

CLINICAL KNOWLEDGE:

Expert understanding of radiation physics principles

Comprehensive knowledge of radiation safety standards

Understanding of cancer treatment protocols

Knowledge of diagnostic imaging modalities

Proficiency in dose calculations and measurements

Understanding of treatment planning optimization

SOFT SKILLS & ATTRIBUTES:

Excellent communication skills (verbal and written)

Ability to explain complex concepts clearly

Strong attention to detail and accuracy

Collaborative team approach

Problem-solving and analytical abilities

Professional and patient-focused demeanor

Reliable and punctual

Ability to work independently and with teams

Commitment to patient safety

LANGUAGE & COMMUNICATION:

English proficiency required

Medical terminology fluency

Ability to communicate with clinical and technical staff

Patient education capability

IDEAL CANDIDATE:

Experienced Medical Physicist with radiotherapy background

ABR-certified and state-licensed

Familiar with EPIC ARIA and CTC-RadOnc systems

Strong quality assurance and safety mindset

Excellent clinical and communication skills

Comfortable with patient interaction

Detail-oriented with strong problem-solving ability

Committed to ongoing professional development

Team player with leadership capability

Seeking flexible contract opportunity

LOCATION:

Boise ID 83706

Onsite at healthcare facility (1055 N Curtis Rd)

Oncology department setting

WORK SCHEDULE:

36 hours per week

MondayFriday 7:00 AM7:00 PM MST

Standard day shift hours

Occasional flexibility for clinical needs

CONTRACT DETAILS:

Start Date: April 13 2026

End Date: July 12 2026

Duration: 3 months

Positions Available: 1

IDEAL FOR:

Medical Physicists seeking contract opportunities

Radiotherapy physics professionals

Physicists interested in clinical healthcare work

Professionals seeking flexible contract placement

Experienced physicists seeking temporary assignments

Specialists interested in oncology physics roles