Radiation Oncology Medical Physicist Date Posted:

27 September 2026

Closing Date:

October 27, 2026

Recruiter:

Essentia Health Location:

Duluth, Minnesota Salary:

USD165,000

to

USD205,000

Job Type & Industry:

Data, Ai & Technology >

Ai & Technology Governance, Technology Risk Contract Type:

Permanent Job Reference:

2989937599-2 Apply for this job now Job Description Essentia Health is seeking a Medical Physicist to support our Radiation Oncology program, ensuring safe, precise delivery of cancer treatments. In this role, you will perform treatment planning, machine calibration, and quality assurance for linear accelerators and imaging systems, and oversee radiation safety and regulatory compliance. You'll collaborate closely with radiation oncologists, dosimetrists, and therapists to optimize patient care, contribute to protocol development, and support technology upgrades, all within a compassionate, team oriented, and growth focused environment. Responsibilities Perform treatment planning and dose calculations for radiation therapy patients Calibrate and maintain linear accelerators and associated imaging equipment Conduct routine and specialized quality assurance tests on treatment and imaging systems Ensure compliance with all radiation safety, NRC, and state regulatory requirements Collaborate with radiation oncologists, dosimetrists, and therapists to optimize treatment plans Develop, implement, and review clinical physics protocols and procedures Evaluate and commission new radiation therapy technologies and software Maintain accurate documentation of QA procedures, calibrations, and safety checks Provide physics support for brachytherapy and advanced techniques such as IMRT/VMAT and SRS/SBRTParticipate in staff education, training, and continuous quality improvement initiatives Required Skills Radiation therapy treatment planning Linear accelerator calibration and QARadiation safety and dosimetry

IMRT/VMAT

planning

SRS/SBRT

planning Brachytherapy physics Treatment planning systems (e.g., Eclipse, Ray Station) Oncology imaging (CT, CBCT) QARegulatory compliance and documentation Data analysis and problem solving