What are the responsibilities and job description for the Medical Physicist (MS or PhD) San Antonio, Texas position at The US Oncology Network?
Overview
Texas Oncology is excited to announce the opportunity for a full-time, vibrant, team-oriented Medical Physicist (MS or PhD) to join our group of four radiation oncology centers located in the San Antonio, TX region.
San Antonio offer an excellent environment for clinical medical physicists, integrated medical and research community with below-average living costs and manageable commutes. The region includes major hospital systems, military medical centers, and academic institutions, supporting long-term career growth and dual-career opportunities. Families will find diverse school options, including strong STEM magnet and charter programs. Outside the clinic, residents enjoy extensive greenway trails, an active outdoor community, and quick access to the Texas Hill Country, along with a growing cultural and culinary scene and convenient proximity to Austin.
Why work for us?
Texas Oncology delivers high-quality, high-touch care to help cancer patients achieve “More breakthroughs. More victories.”® in their fight against cancer. We are an independent, physician-led practice delivering leading-edge technology and treatment options and conducting innovative research. Founders of the practice pioneered community-based care to enable more cancer patients to receive high-quality care while staying close to the critical support of family and friends.
We offer our employees a competitive benefits package that includes Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Short-term and Long-term disability coverage, a generous PTO program, a 401k plan that comes with a company match, a Wellness program that rewards you practicing a healthy lifestyle, and lots of other great perks such as Tuition Reimbursement, an Employee Assistance program and discounts on some of your favorite retailers.
Join a Team That Invests in Your Future
At Texas Oncology, we recognize the long-term impact of our people and are committed to rewarding performance and potential. That’s why select roles may be eligible to participate in our Long-Term Incentive Plan (LTIP): an incentive program designed to attract, retain, and reward top talent.
What is the Long-Term Incentive Plan (LTIP)?
Long-Term Incentive Plan (LTIP): is an incentive program that typically vests over a three-year period and is tied to both individual performance and the operational success of Texas Oncology. Awards are discretionary and based on your position, performance, and potential for future career growth at Texas Oncology. Awards are reviewed and approved during the annual compensation review. LTIP awards are subject to your continued employment through the award payment date, and are governed by the written terms and conditions of the LTIP document.
Responsibilities
Although each center operates independently day-to-day, all four collaborate as fully staffed Texas Oncology clinics in the greater San Antonio and New Braunfels areas. The centers share a unified ARIA R&V database, Eclipse TPS (3D/IMRT/SBRT), Radcalc secondary check, and Sun Nuclear QA devices.
Across the region, clinical resources include four Varian linear accelerators (C-Series and TrueBeam), a Nucletron HDR afterloader, four CT simulators (GE and Siemens), and a mobile GE PET/CT. Collectively, the centers treat approximately 140 patients per day.
The Physics And Clinical Team Includes
The ideal candidate will have:
Texas Oncology is excited to announce the opportunity for a full-time, vibrant, team-oriented Medical Physicist (MS or PhD) to join our group of four radiation oncology centers located in the San Antonio, TX region.
San Antonio offer an excellent environment for clinical medical physicists, integrated medical and research community with below-average living costs and manageable commutes. The region includes major hospital systems, military medical centers, and academic institutions, supporting long-term career growth and dual-career opportunities. Families will find diverse school options, including strong STEM magnet and charter programs. Outside the clinic, residents enjoy extensive greenway trails, an active outdoor community, and quick access to the Texas Hill Country, along with a growing cultural and culinary scene and convenient proximity to Austin.
Why work for us?
Texas Oncology delivers high-quality, high-touch care to help cancer patients achieve “More breakthroughs. More victories.”® in their fight against cancer. We are an independent, physician-led practice delivering leading-edge technology and treatment options and conducting innovative research. Founders of the practice pioneered community-based care to enable more cancer patients to receive high-quality care while staying close to the critical support of family and friends.
We offer our employees a competitive benefits package that includes Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Short-term and Long-term disability coverage, a generous PTO program, a 401k plan that comes with a company match, a Wellness program that rewards you practicing a healthy lifestyle, and lots of other great perks such as Tuition Reimbursement, an Employee Assistance program and discounts on some of your favorite retailers.
Join a Team That Invests in Your Future
At Texas Oncology, we recognize the long-term impact of our people and are committed to rewarding performance and potential. That’s why select roles may be eligible to participate in our Long-Term Incentive Plan (LTIP): an incentive program designed to attract, retain, and reward top talent.
What is the Long-Term Incentive Plan (LTIP)?
Long-Term Incentive Plan (LTIP): is an incentive program that typically vests over a three-year period and is tied to both individual performance and the operational success of Texas Oncology. Awards are discretionary and based on your position, performance, and potential for future career growth at Texas Oncology. Awards are reviewed and approved during the annual compensation review. LTIP awards are subject to your continued employment through the award payment date, and are governed by the written terms and conditions of the LTIP document.
Responsibilities
Although each center operates independently day-to-day, all four collaborate as fully staffed Texas Oncology clinics in the greater San Antonio and New Braunfels areas. The centers share a unified ARIA R&V database, Eclipse TPS (3D/IMRT/SBRT), Radcalc secondary check, and Sun Nuclear QA devices.
Across the region, clinical resources include four Varian linear accelerators (C-Series and TrueBeam), a Nucletron HDR afterloader, four CT simulators (GE and Siemens), and a mobile GE PET/CT. Collectively, the centers treat approximately 140 patients per day.
The Physics And Clinical Team Includes
- 5 Radiation Oncologists
- 1 Chief Medical Physicist
- 4 Staff Medical Physicists
- 1 Chief Radiation Therapist
- 6 Medical Dosimetrists
- 11 Radiation Therapists
- 4 Lead Radiation Therapists
The ideal candidate will have:
- Board certification or board eligibility in therapy physics by the ABR
- A valid Texas state license
- 2 years of experience
- Working knowledge of SRS, SBRT, and HDR
- Experience with Varian linear accelerators
- Excellent organizational and written/verbal communication skills
- Eclipse treatment planning experience
- HDR treatment planning and delivery
- ARIA proficiency
- Prior experience with SBRT and SRS programmatic workflows