Medical Physicist

Foundation Health Partners is seeking a skilled and motivated Medical Physicist to join our collaborative care team in Fairbanks, Alaska. In this vital role, you will ensure the safe and effective delivery of radiation therapy by providing clinical physics support, maintaining compliance with regulatory standards, and working closely with radiation oncologists, dosimetrists, and radiation therapists. This position offers the opportunity to contribute directly to patient care in a community-focused health system while enjoying the unique lifestyle and adventure that Alaska has to offer.

As the second largest city in Alaska, Fairbanks offers a unique blend of large-town amenities, breathtaking landscapes, and plenty of wide-open space, making this community one of the most special in the country. With a rich history and plentiful diversity, Fairbanks is proud to be called the Golden Heart City, and only once you visit will you understand the name to be true. 

• No state income tax and no sales tax.
• Second largest city in Alaska at 100,000 residents.
• College Town – the University of Alaska Fairbanks, UAF Community & Technical College
• Military Community – Ft. Wainwright Army Post & Eielson Air Force Base.
• 15 Elementary Schools | 4 Middle Schools | 4 High Schools | 10 District “Schools of Choice”| robust youth sports programs

Summer activities: Midnight sun, hiking, fishing, camping, gold panning, kayaking, berry picking, rafting, rock climbing, recreational flying, community-wide festivals, live music, and events.

Winter activities: Northern lights, skiing, snowshoeing, snowmobiling, hockey, curling, ice fishing, dog mushing, ice climbing, hunting, ice art, word class hot springs, community-wide art shows, and festivals etc.

• →Perform calibration, quality assurance, and routine testing of radiation therapy equipment including linear accelerators, CT simulators, and brachytherapy systems.
• →Review and approve complex radiation treatment plans in collaboration with physicians and dosimetrists, ensuring dose accuracy and patient safety.
• →Conduct patient-specific quality assurance checks for IMRT, VMAT, SBRT, SRS, and brachytherapy cases.
• →Complete initial, weekly, and final chart reviews to ensure treatment plan accuracy and regulatory compliance.
• →Assist with commissioning, acceptance testing, and implementation of new equipment, software, and treatment techniques.
• →Monitor and maintain compliance with federal, state, and institutional radiation safety regulations, including documentation and audits.
• →Serve as a technical resource for radiation safety, shielding evaluations, and exposure monitoring.
• →Communicate effectively with clinical staff and participate in case reviews, multidisciplinary meetings, and department initiatives.
• →Train and support residents, students, and clinical staff on physics principles, equipment use, and treatment protocols.
• →Stay current with advances in medical physics and contribute to continuous quality improvement initiatives.

• Master’s in medical physics, physics, or related field, required.
• Board certified or board eligible by the American Board of Radiology (ABR) in Therapeutic Medical Physics, required.
• Knowledge typically obtained with two (2) or more years of clinical experience.
• Demonstrated proficiency with radiation therapy equipment and software.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, and proven ability to work independently and collaboratively in a dynamic, fast-paced clinical environment

• Additional related education and/or experience preferred.