Carle Health·Peoria, Illinois
The physicist provides comprehensive medical physics support for radiation oncology services, including treatment planning, equipment calibration, and quality assurance. They also serve as the Department Radiation Safety Officer and collaborate with clinical staff to ensure optimal patient care and regulatory compliance.
Carle Health is seeking a full-time, Radiation Oncology physicist to join our team in Peoria, Illinois.
Provides comprehensive medical physics support for radiation oncology services, including external beam radiation therapy, brachytherapy, SRS, and SBRT Supports a highly collaborative, physician-partnered practice environment Ensures compliance with local, state, and federal regulatory requirements, including IEMA, NRC, ACR, and DNV Oversees equipment acceptance testing, commissioning, calibration, and ongoing quality assurance Develops, implements, and maintains departmental physics policies, procedures, and QA programs Serves as Department Radiation Safety Officer Provides leadership in radiation safety, shielding requirements, and radioactive material inventory management Collaborates with radiation oncologists, dosimetrists, and therapists to ensure optimal treatment planning and delivery Participates in departmental quality improvement initiatives, radiation safety meetings, and strategic planning Assists with education, orientation, and technical instruction for staff and students Opportunities to support innovation, clinical projects, and program development within radiation oncology Sign-on bonus available Relocation assistance available for candidates with 1+ year of experience and residing more than 50 miles away Partial remote work may be considered for candidates within driving distance of Peoria Education/Qualifications Master’s degree or PhD in Physics or a related field Certified Specialist in Therapeutic Radiologic Physics (ABR) – required Licensed Radiologic Technologist – Radiation Therapy (IEMA) – required Experience in medical physics or a related clinical setting preferred
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Compensation and Benefits
The compensation range for this position is $86.01-$147.94/hour.
This represents a good-faith minimum and maximum range for the role at the time of posting by Carle Health.
The actual compensation offered a candidate will be dependent on a variety of factors including, but not limited to, the candidate’s experience, qualifications, location, training, licenses, shifts worked and compensation model.
Carle Health offers a comprehensive benefits package for team members and providers.
To learn more visit careers.carlehealth.org/benefits.
Candidates must hold a Master’s degree or PhD in Physics or a related field and possess ABR certification in Therapeutic Radiologic Physics. Additionally, a valid IEMA Licensed Radiologic Technologist certification in Radiation Therapy is required.
Market context
Radiation oncology physicists are typically in demand at hospitals and cancer centers that rely on precise treatment planning, quality assurance, and radiation safety oversight. This role is competitive because it requires advanced physics training, ABR certification in Therapeutic Radiologic Physics, and Illinois IEMA licensure, alongside benefits such as relocation assistance, a comprehensive package, and a sign-on bonus. If you are considering applying, confirm your certification and licensure status early; the requirements and benefits here are AI-summarized from the original job description, which can save you research time.
