Manager, Physics - Lead Medical Physicist

Medical Physicist – Radiation Oncology
Locations: Lafayette, LA / Opelousas, LA / New Iberia, LA | Full-time | On-site

Join a dynamic, patient-centered cancer care team in beautiful Southern Louisiana. We are seeking a motivated, ABR-certified Medical Physicist to support the safe and effective delivery of radiation therapy in a collaborative and quality-focused clinical environment. This position offers the opportunity to work in a close-knit community with access to world-class outdoor recreation.

About the Role:
The successful candidate will contribute to the accurate and precise delivery of radiation therapy, assist in quality assurance efforts, and help maintain a strong radiation safety culture. You'll engage in a variety of responsibilities that support the safe operation of our department.  You will provide management responsibilities for dosimetrists and physicists.

What Physics contributes to Cardinal Health
Radiation is a medical specialty that uses radiation to treat cancer and alleviate symptoms, and it can also be used for certain non-cancerous conditions.​ In this treatment, radiation beams are carefully directed at the cancer from a machine that moves around your body.

Physics applies principles of physics to radiation therapy, ensuring the accurate delivery of radiation doses to patients.

Primary Responsibilities

• Calibrate external beam therapy equipment to ensure accurate and consistent dose delivery.

• Assist with treatment planning processes, including dose distributions and dosimetry measurements.

• Design and develop patient treatment services (Therapy (IMRT) Image Guided Radiotherapy (IGRT), including surface-guided radiotherapy with VisionRT Brachytherapy (LDR and HDR) including Mammosite/ Contura Radiosurgery (SRS) and Sterotactic Body Radiotherapy (SBRT).

• Assist with radiation safety programs, maintaining appropriate records, and ensuring compliance with NRC, JC, and state regulations.

• Support the development and maintenance of departmental policies, QA programs, and regulatory documentation.

• Collaborate with the clinical team to optimize treatment plans and patient care.

• Monitor, troubleshoot, and coordinate maintenance of treatment equipment and software systems to ensure consistent clinical performance.

• Participate in evaluations of new technologies and contribute to equipment planning efforts.

• Contribute to ongoing quality assurance initiatives and continuous improvement projects within the department.

Qualifications

• 8-12 years of experience, preferred

• Bachelor's degree in related field, or equivalent work experience, preferred

• ABR Certification in Therapeutic Medical Physics, required

• Master’s, PhD, or DMP in Medical Physics or related field

• Eligible for state licensure, if applicable

• Valid driver’s license and willingness to travel (up to 25%)

• Experience with external beam therapy, HDR and LDR brachytherapy, and modern imaging modalities, preferred

• Strong mechanical aptitude and comfort with troubleshooting both hardware and software systems, preferred

• Familiarity with 3D printing techniques and customized treatment device development, preferred

What is expected of you and others at this level

• Manages department operations and supervises professional employees, front line supervisors and/or business support staff

• Participates in the development of policies and procedures to achieve specific goals

• Ensures employees operate within guidelines

• Decisions have a short term impact on work processes, outcomes and customers

• Interacts with subordinates, peers, customers, and suppliers at various management levels; may interact with senior management

• Interactions normally involve resolution of issues related to operations and/or projects

• Gains consensus from various parties involved

What We Offer

Compensation: Anticipated salary range of $ 149,500 - $ 310,500 per year. The salary range listed is an estimate and is determined by multiple factors including, but not limited to, a candidate’s relevant education, experience and skills and an evaluation of internal pay equity. 

• 401(k) with matching

• Health, dental, vision, and life insurance’

• Paid time off

• Flexible scheduling

• Opportunity to work in a collaborative, forward-thinking environment with a strong emphasis on professional growth and clinical excellence

Relocation:
Candidates must be willing to relocate to Lafayette, Louisiana before starting. Relocation support will be available for the right candidate.

Application window anticipated to close: 6/30/2026 *if interested in opportunity, please submit application as soon as possible.

Candidates who are back-to-work, people with disabilities, without a college degree, and Veterans are encouraged to apply.

Cardinal Health supports an inclusive workplace that values diversity of thought, experience and background. We celebrate the power of our differences to create better solutions for our customers by ensuring employees can be their authentic selves each day. Cardinal Health is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, age, physical or mental disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, pregnancy, veteran status, marital status, creed, status with regard to public assistance, genetic status or any other status protected by federal, state or local law.

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