What are the responsibilities and job description for the Therapeutic Medical Physicist position at MU Health Care?
Shift : Monday - Friday, days
Department : Ellis Fischel Cancer Center – Medical Physics
Compensation :
Base Pay Range : $145,808 - $237,848 per year, based on experience
ABOUT THE JOB
MU Health Care and the University of Missouri-Columbia (MU) School of Medicine's Department of Radiation Oncology are seeking an academically driven Therapeutic Medical Physicist to join our dynamic and expanding team. This position offers the unique opportunity to contribute to cutting-edge clinical care, innovative research, and education in a collaborative academic health system.
Our Ellis Fischel Cancer Center is home to state-of-the-art radiotherapy technologies, including Varian TrueBeam systems for precision radiotherapy and Varian Ethos for adaptive radiation therapy. These advanced systems allow us to deliver a full spectrum of treatments, including image-guided radiotherapy (IGRT), intensity-modulated radiation therapy (IMRT), stereotactic body radiotherapy (SBRT), brachytherapy (HDR and LDR), total body irradiation (TBI), and stereotactic radiosurgery (SRS).
As part of our strategic growth, we are developing Centers of Excellence for SRS and SBRT and are actively planning to establish residency programs in both radiation oncology and medical physics. These efforts demonstrate our commitment to education, innovation, and advancing patient care.
This position provides an unparalleled research environment centered around the Roy Blunt NextGen Precision Health Building , fostering interdisciplinary collaboration. Resources include advanced imaging facilities, the FLASHKNiFE unit for ultra-high dose rate (UHDR) radiotherapy research, and the Hellbender High-Performance Computing Cluster for artificial intelligence and data science applications. Additionally, our collaboration with the Missouri University Research Reactor (MURR) enables groundbreaking radiopharmaceutical research, bridging basic science with clinical applications.
In this role, you will engage in diverse responsibilities, including clinical operations, quality assurance, equipment calibration, research, and teaching. You will also have the opportunity to lead innovative projects that redefine cancer care, all while working within a supportive, multidisciplinary environment.
ABOUT MU HEALTH CARE
MU Health Care is a growing academic health system in mid-Missouri comprised of multiple hospitals - including the region’s only Level 1 Trauma Center and region’s only Children’s Hospital - and over 90 specialty clinics located throughout the region.
As an MU Health Care employee, you’ll be part of an exceptional team committed to our mission of saving and improving lives. Our core values of inclusion, respect, service, discovery, responsibility, and excellence foster a collaborative work environment where you can grow your career.
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EMPLOYEE BENEFITS :
- Health, vision, and dental insurance coverage starting day one.
- Generous paid leave and paid time off, including nine holidays.
- Multiple retirement options, including 100% matching up to 8% and full vesting in three years.
- Tuition assistance for employees (75%) and immediate family members (50%).
- Discounts on cell phone plans, rental cars, gyms, hotels, and more.
- See a comprehensive list of benefits here .
DETAILED JOB DESCRIPTION :
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS :
Master’s degree in medical physics or a related area.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS :
Strongly prefer certification by the American Board of Radiology (ABR) or American Board of Medical Physics (ABMP) in Therapeutic Physics.
A Ph.D. in Medical Physics, Physics, or a related field.
Equal Opportunity Employer
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All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, ancestry, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, disability, or protected veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable state or federal law.
Salary : $145,808 - $237,484
