Live Where Others Vacation. Work Where You Matter.
Join our dedicated team at Anchorage Radiation Oncology Center (AROC) located in Anchorage, Alaska—where others dream of vacationing, and you can enjoy the perfect balance of a rewarding career and an adventurous lifestyle. Aurora Integrated Oncology Foundation (AIOF) is seeking a service-oriented, compassionate, and friendly Medical Physicist to join our exceptional, close-knit team. Here, you’ll be more than just a staff member, you’ll be a vital part of a collaborative group that values strong relationships, patient-centered care, and mutual support.
Working in our small team environment means you will enjoy greater autonomy, meaningful interactions, and the opportunity to directly influence the patient’s experience. You will have the time and space to connect with colleagues and patients alike, contributing to a warm, respectful, and mission-driven workplace.
Anchorage itself offers unparalleled access to outdoor activities year-round, from hiking, fishing, and kayaking in the summer to world-class skiing and snowboarding in the winter. Surrounded by breathtaking mountain views, wildlife, and natural beauty, it's easy to maintain a healthy, active lifestyle. Combine this with our center’s commitment to work-life balance, and you’ll find the time to enjoy everything Alaska has to offer—without sacrificing your professional growth or purpose.
What You’ll Do
As the Medical Physicist you will play a critical role in ensuring the safety, accuracy, and effectiveness of radiation treatments. The AIOF medical physicist works in conjunction with the radiation oncologists and radiation oncology team as the director of the technical aspects of radiation oncology, responsible for all aspects of clinical radiation oncology physics.
You will work with Varian TrueBeam to deliver treatments (VMAT, SBRT, SRS/SRT, 3DCRT, and electrons), Eclipse and ARIA for TPS and EMR and a suite of physics efficiency tools from MIM, Radformation, and ImageOwl. An array of SNC equipment is utilized to assist with QA, including the DQA3 device, ArcCheck, SRSMapCheck, 1DTank, and IC Profiler. In addition, an IBA Blue Phantom 2 scanning tank with a variety of chambers and electrometers.
Our organization is proud to support a dedicated team of eight radiation oncologists across four advanced cancer treatment centers. This position offers the unique opportunity to work closely with three of our experienced physicians, primarily across two of these state-of-the-art facilities.
Once fully staffed, the two centers will be supported by a collaborative care team that includes five skilled radiation therapists, full dosimetry support, and an additional medical physicist. The typical patient load across these two sites ranges from 30 to 40 patients, providing a dynamic yet manageable environment that allows for high-quality, patient-centered care.
Key Responsibilities
Quality Assurance: Perform routine and annual quality assurance of linear accelerator, treatment planning system, linear accelerators and CT simulators, ensuring compliance with state and federal regulations. Implement and oversee a comprehensive quality assurance (QA) program, conducting weekly, monthly, quarterly, and annual tests per manufacturer, AAPM, and IEMA guidelines.
Treatment Planning & Dosimetry: Oversee the treatment planning process by working closely with dosimetry, verify patient-specific treatment plans, and ensuring accurate dose delivery. Perform routine and necessary chart checks to verify the dose delivered to patients.
Radiation Safety & Compliance: Lead a thorough radiation safety program, ensuring all radiation safety and licensing requirements are met in compliance with state and federal regulations. Lead quality improvement meetings, projects, and review submissions to the RO-ILS system.
Education & Training: Provide continuing education to radiation oncology staff on medical physics, equipment, and radiation safety. Coordinate and perform annual in-services for the department.
Equipment Maintenance & Troubleshooting: Coordinate the maintenance of instrumentation required for quality control, image quality, and patient treatment measurements. Oversee and approve service and upgrades on all radiation oncology equipment before clinical use.
Clinical Support & Consultation: Consult with radiation oncologists and treatment staff on the physical and radiobiological aspects of patient treatments. Participate in patient discussion conferences and assist in the development of new treatment techniques and procedures.
Research & Continuous Improvement: Stay abreast of new radiotherapeutic treatment delivery techniques. Actively participate in chart rounds, process improvement initiatives, and departmental meetings related to practice improvement.
Ideal Candidate Profile
The ideal candidate will be detail-oriented, organized, and capable of managing multiple tasks efficiently while maintaining a calm and compassionate presence. At Anchorage Radiation Oncology Center, we live our values in every interaction, bringing empathy, excellence, and integrity to everything we do.
- Master’s, Ph.D., or DMP degree in medical physics
- Certification by the American Board of Radiology or American Board of Medical Physicists
- Minimum of 1 year of post-residency clinical experience preferred
Why Join Us?
- Small Team, Big Impact: You won’t be just a number here. You’ll be part of a collaborative, professional team that values every voice.
- Work-Life Balance: Enjoy predictable hours and paid time off so you can explore the best of Alaska—from world-class skiing and fishing to vibrant city life.
- Competitive salary tailored to your experience and educational background.
- Relocation Support: We offer generous assistance to help make your move to Anchorage seamless.
- Professional Development: Access continuing education and development opportunities while working with experienced, compassionate professionals.
- Comprehensive Benefits: Robust medical, dental, and vision coverage, plus holiday pay and more.
Apply Today
If you're passionate about delivering high-quality care, working with a supportive team that values your expertise and invests in your future — we’d love to hear from you!