Therapeutic Medical Physicist - Faculty (Open Rank)

Position Summary:

The Department of Radiation Oncology at the Medical College of Wisconsin (MCW), seeks a Medical Physicist to join our expanding Radiation Oncology Department.  This position is located in Milwaukee, WI at our Froedtert Campus. We are comprised of nationally and internationally renowned, dedicated group of faculty and staff with a strong commitment to clinical care.  

Position Highlights:

• Provide medical physics service for patients treated with radiation therapy and develop technology and method to improve effectiveness of radiation treatment.

• Calibration and maintenance of radiation treatment planning and delivery equipment consistent with national protocols.  Establish and conduct a quality assurance program consistent with national protocols.

• Providing clinical physics support in routine radiation therapy clinic, including support of treatment planning, treatment delivery, and special procedures such as brachytherapy, stereotactic radiation therapy, total body irradiation.

• Program development to improve radiation treatment planning and delivery by implementing new approaches in treatment planning and delivery.

• Development of practice standards for new treatment approaches which are consistent with national standards, and which provide for patient and staff safety.

• Participation in the development of new technologies and methods to improve radiation treatment effectiveness through translational and clinical research.

• Participation in education and training of future radiation therapy professionals including radiation oncologists, medical physicists, dosimetrists and therapists.

• Maintain proper records necessary for APEx, JCAHO, NRC, State of Wisconsin and other agencies.  Participate in the safety program of the institution and department, with emphasis of radiation safety.  Provide continuing education for students, staff, residents and staff oncologists.

• Primary work location will be at the Milwaukee, WI Froedtert Campus.

Schedule:

• Full-time position.

• Provide coverage during core business hours with some flexibility required, as necessary, to accommodate business needs. 

Department/Division Highlights:

• National Leader in Precision Radiation Medicine & Advanced Technology
  Comprehensive next-generation platform including MR Linac–based adaptive therapy, MR-guided brachytherapy, Gamma Knife ICON™, Radixact™ Tomotherapy™, and upcoming Proton Therapy — all integrated within a precision-first care model.

• Pioneer in Adaptive & Biologically Guided Radiation Therapy
  Nationally recognized research leadership in adaptive radiotherapy, imaging biomarkers, molecular phenotyping, and mitigation of normal tissue injury to personalize and improve patient outcomes.

• ROCKET Program & NCI-Supported Clinical Trial Leadership
  Dedicated internal infrastructure that accelerates innovation into open, multidisciplinary trials, with faculty actively engaged in NCI-funded cooperative groups and international clinical research.

• Integrated Academic–Community & Adult–Pediatric Model
  Broad clinical footprint across academic, VA, community, and pediatric settings — extending state-of-the-art technology and clinical trial access while maintaining academic excellence.

• Radiation Oncology

Qualifications:

• Minimum Education: PhD

• Prior Experience: Completion of Radiation Oncology Medical Physics Residency

• Preferred Field of Study: Radiation Oncology Medical Physics

• Certification: ABR (or equivalent) board certified or eligible – Radiation Therapy Physics

• Certification must be obtained within three years from date of hire.

Procedure for Candidacy:

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