Board-Certified Medical Physicist

Company: Cancer Partners of Nebraska
Location: Lincoln
Posted on: February 15, 2026

Job Description:

Job Description Job Description Cancer Partners of Nebraska (CPN) is seeking a Board-Certified Medical Physicist to join our growing Radiation Oncology department. Lincoln offers a thriving university-town atmosphere with exciting sports, entertainment, restaurants and great quality of life. CPN is the largest cancer treatment center in Lincoln and it also provides oncology care for 12 critical access hospitals throughout Nebraska. We offer multiple cancer service lines under one roof, bringing together medical oncology, radiation oncology, gynecologic oncology, urologic oncology, genetic counseling, palliative care and clinical research. Our growing team includes 9 Medical Oncologists, 3 Radiation Oncologists, 1 Gynecologic Oncology Surgeon, 2 Urologists, 4 Medical Physicists, and 3 Dosimetrists. General Summary of Duties The physicist performs an important role working along with the radiation oncologist, the dosimetrist and others, to assure the accurate delivery of all aspects of a treatment prescription. Integrity and attention to detail are a must. This individual will work with the following software and equipment: Eclipse treatment planning, Aria R&V system, MIM image management and contouring software, EZFluence, Clear Check, Varian Edge and TrueBeam accelerators, and GE CT Simulation with respiratory motion management. Essential Duties and Responsibilities: Demonstrates knowledge of human growth and development, assessment, range of treatment, and care of patients appropriate to the ages of the patients served. Promotes customer service initiative. Provides physics support to the Radiation Oncology Department. Assists all cancer center employees in the technical aspect of Radiation Oncology. Calibrates radiation therapy equipment in the radiation therapy department per departmental, state and/or federal requirements. Implements and evaluates quality assurance programs for therapy equipment/department. Verifies treatment plans. Participates in chart rounds. Participates in the Radiation Safety Program. Monitors treatment planning software and implements new software updates. Develops and implements physics aspects of all new treatment modalities. Actively assists and supports departmental activities to assess and acquire appropriate equipment for treatment and quality assurance. Participates in planning for future radiation oncology opportunities. Understands the principles and concepts of Performance Improvement. Looks for opportunities and solutions for process improvements and seeks to improve job skills. Maintains the principles of confidentiality. Understands the legal/regulatory requirements related to the release of information. Able to use the information systems pertinent to the job. Oversees computerized treatment planning and associated tasks. Maintains ability to plan all treatment modalities. Works with the IT department to install updates, and assures accuracy of data produced in treatment planning and quality assurance software. Performs all duties associated with maintenance of state radiation licenses and assures that departmental functions meet state standards. Actively participates in the QA program for radiation producing machines and associate equipment. Assists with correcting malfunctions of radiation producing machines or makes appropriate referrals to correct and/or repair units. Education and Training: PhDor M.S. in Therapeutic Radiological Physics CAMPEP PhD or MS preferred CAMPEP residency preferred Experience: Three years' experience preferred Requirements: Board Certification by the American Board of Radiology in Therapeutic Radiological Physics or equivalent required.

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