Job Description
Employment Type:
Full timeShift:
Description:
Through patient- and family-centered care, MercyOne Genesis Cancer Care delivers collaborative, high-quality treatment close to home. We are seeking a U.S. Board Certified Medical Physicist to join our nationally accredited cancer program—now with an opportunity to step into a Chief-level role for the right candidate.
If you are passionate about advancing radiation oncology care, leading quality initiatives, and working in a highly collaborative environment, we invite you to explore this opportunity.
Opportunity Highlights
- Full-time employed position at MercyOne Genesis Cancer Care in Davenport, IA
- Competitive compensation
- $25,000 commencement bonus
- Work-life balance is prioritized, striving for 40-hour work weeks
- Eligibility for Public Service Loan Forgiveness
- 200 hours of paid annual time off
- CME Allowance of $3,000
- Health, Dental, Vision, Life, long term and short term Disability – Benefits start on day one of employment
- Retirement benefits: 403(b) with match
Technology & Practice Environment
Join a progressive radiation oncology program offering:
- SRS, SBRT, IMRT, DIBH, gating, SGRT, and 3D conformal
- Equipment:
- TomoTherapy Hi-Art
- Varian TrueBeam
- Systems:
- ARIA (record & verify)
- Eclipse & TomoPlan (treatment planning)
You’ll contribute across:
- Patient-specific QA & chart QA
- Linac QA and commissioning
- Plan checks and treatment support
- Implementation of new technologies (with leadership opportunities at Chief level)
Collaborative Team
Work alongside an experienced and supportive group:
- 1 Physicist (with opportunity to step into Chief role)
- 2 Dosimetrists
- 8 Radiation Therapists
- 2 Radiation Oncologists (on-site daily)
- Nursing, social work, and administrative support staff
Treating ~35 patients daily across two machines, the department maintains strong collaboration with a growing Medical Oncology and interdisciplinary team.
Qualifications
- MS or PhD in Medical Physics
- ABR or ABMP board certified or eligible (with intent to certify)
- Eligible for Iowa Radiation Therapy Physicist licensure
- Experience (or interest) in:
- Linear accelerator calibration/commissioning
- QA program oversight
- Technology implementation
- Strong teamwork, communication, and leadership mindset (especially for Chief consideration)
About MercyOne Genesis
With more than 150 years of service, MercyOne Genesis is a recognized leader in quality care:
- Named to the IBM Watson Health Top 15 Health Systems
- Regional network of 300+ providers
- Top 10% for quality among Midwest peers
- Part of the MercyOne Partnered Provider Network
Genesis Cancer Care is:
- Accredited by ACS, NAPBC, and NQMBC
- The only CoC-accredited cancer program in the Quad Cities
- Equipped with advanced services including genetic testing, clinical trials, and infusion care
Let’s Connect
If you’re ready to make an impact in patient-centered cancer care—and potentially step into a Chief Medical Physicist leadership role—we would love to connect.
Apply today or reach out directly to learn more.
Tiffany Circello - Provider Recruiter
Our Commitment
Rooted in our Mission and Core Values, we honor the dignity of every person and recognize the unique perspectives, experiences, and talents each colleague brings. By finding common ground and embracing our differences, we grow stronger together and deliver more compassionate, person-centered care. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.