Manager, Physics - Lead Medical Physicist

Medical Physicist – Radiation Oncology
Locations: Lafayette, LA / Opelousas, LA / New Iberia, LA | Full-time | On-site

Join a dynamic, patient-centered cancer care team in beautiful Southern Louisiana. We are seeking a motivated, ABR-certified Medical Physicist to support the safe and effective delivery of radiation therapy in a collaborative and quality-focused clinical environment. This position offers the opportunity to work in a close-knit community with access to world-class outdoor recreation.

About the Role:
The successful candidate will contribute to the accurate and precise delivery of radiation therapy, assist in quality assurance efforts, and help maintain a strong radiation safety culture. You'll engage in a variety of responsibilities that support the safe operation of our department.  You will provide management responsibilities for dosimetrists and physicists.

What Physics contributes to Cardinal Health
Radiation is a medical specialty that uses radiation to treat cancer and alleviate symptoms, and it can also be used for certain non-cancerous conditions.​ In this treatment, radiation beams are carefully directed at the cancer from a machine that moves around your body.

Physics applies principles of physics to radiation therapy, ensuring the accurate delivery of radiation doses to patients.

Primary Responsibilities

• Calibrate external beam therapy equipment to ensure accurate and consistent dose delivery.

• Assist with treatment planning processes, including dose distributions and dosimetry measurements.

• Design and develop patient treatment services (Therapy (IMRT) Image Guided Radiotherapy (IGRT), including surface-guided radiotherapy with VisionRT Brachytherapy (LDR and HDR) including Mammosite/ Contura Radiosurgery (SRS) and Sterotactic Body Radiotherapy (SBRT).

• Assist with radiation safety programs, maintaining appropriate records, and ensuring compliance with NRC, JC, and state regulations.

• Support the development and maintenance of departmental policies, QA programs, and regulatory documentation.

• Collaborate with the clinical team to optimize treatment plans and patient care.

• Monitor, troubleshoot, and coordinate maintenance of treatment equipment and software systems to ensure consistent clinical performance.

• Participate in evaluations of new technologies and contribute to equipment planning efforts.

• Contribute to ongoing quality assurance initiatives and continuous improvement projects within the department.

Qualifications

• 8-12 years of experience, preferred

• Bachelor's degree in related field, or equivalent work experience, preferred

• ABR Certification in Therapeutic Medical Physics, required

• Master’s, PhD, or DMP in Medical Physics or related field

• Eligible for state licensure, if applicable

• Valid driver’s license and willingness to travel (up to 25%)

• Experience with external beam therapy, HDR and LDR brachytherapy, and modern imaging modalities, preferred

• Strong mechanical aptitude and comfort with troubleshooting both hardware and software systems, preferred

• Familiarity with 3D printing techniques and customized treatment device development, preferred

What is expected of you and others at this level

• Manages department operations and supervises professional employees, front line supervisors and/or business support staff

• Participates in the development of policies and procedures to achieve specific goals

• Ensures employees operate within guidelines

• Decisions have a short term impact on work processes, outcomes and customers

• Interacts with subordinates, peers, customers, and suppliers at various management levels; may interact with senior management

• Interactions normally involve resolution of issues related to operations and/or projects

• Gains consensus from various parties involved

What We Offer

Compensation: Anticipated salary range of $ 149,500 - $ 310,500 per year. The salary range listed is an estimate and is determined by multiple factors including, but not limited to, a candidate’s relevant education, experience and skills and an evaluation of internal pay equity. 

• 401(k) with matching

• Health, dental, vision, and life insurance’

• Paid time off

• Flexible scheduling

• Opportunity to work in a collaborative, forward-thinking environment with a strong emphasis on prof