Medical Physicist – Proton

Nebraska Medicine • Omaha, NE

2d • Onsite

About The Position

Nebraska Medicine is seeking a talented and motivated individual to join us as a Medical Physicist – Proton. This role is ideal for someone with a passion for radiation oncology and a commitment to delivering exceptional patient care. The position is based at the Fred & Pamela Buffett Cancer Center – Nebraska Medical Center in Omaha, NE. We are particularly interested in candidates with proton therapy experience, strong analytical and problem‑solving skills, and excellent communication and teamwork abilities. Our Mevion FIT Proton Therapy system is expected to begin upright patient treatments around March 2027. We are recruiting a motivated physicist to join our 3‑FTE proton physics team in 2026, within a Medical Physics Group that currently includes 10 medical physicists and 4 medical physics residents. This position offers a unique opportunity to help build a new proton therapy program from the ground up. The selected candidate will receive proton‑therapy training, collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to design and implement clinical workflows, and contribute to the ongoing development of program operations. A faculty appointment at the University of Nebraska Medical Center will be granted. Candidate must have Proton therapy experiences in treatment planning, machine and patient QA. ARIA and Raystation experience preferred and Photon and HDR experience are valuable You will work closely with physicians, dosimetrists, therapists, nurses, and other clinical staff to deliver the region’s best Serious Medicine and Extraordinary Care.

Medical Physicist – Proton Description: Serve as Radiation Oncology Medical Physicist to support our Proton Therapy Program. Collaborating with clinical and medical staff on treatment simulation, planning, and the supervision of proton treatment delivery. Responsibilities also include performing equipment QA, coordinating quality and safety programs, working with service engineers, and contributing to clinical research efforts.

Requirements

• M.S. or Ph.D. in Medical physics or PhD in Physics required.
• Completion of a CAMPEP accredited residency in Therapeutic Medical Physics required.
• Acquire full ABR Board certification in Therapy Medical Physics within 5 years of employment required.

Nice To Haves

• Minimum two years Proton therapy experience is highly preferred.
• Experience in treatment planning with RayStation TPS preferred.
• ABR Board Certification in Therapy Medical Physics preferred
• ARIA and Raystation experience
• Photon and HDR experience

Responsibilities

• Collaborating with clinical and medical staff on treatment simulation, planning, and the supervision of proton treatment delivery.
• Performing equipment QA
• Coordinating quality and safety programs
• Working with service engineers
• Contributing to clinical research efforts.

Benefits

• Nebraska Medicine is proud to be recognized by Forbes as one of America’s top employers and the best employer in Nebraska.
• Exempt, salaried position with Flex-Time scheduling
• Benefits‑eligible / Full-time / 40 hours week
• Educational Support Enjoy up to $5,000/year in tuition assistance, a 35% discount at Clarkson College, and career advancement opportunities with covered educational costs.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree