Foundation Health Partners
Make your move to Alaska! Experience the midnight sun in the summer, a front-row seat to the northern lights in the winter, and the opportunity to advance your career as you broaden your scope of practice.
Foundation Health Partners is seeking a skilled and motivated Medical Physicist to join our collaborative care team in Fairbanks, Alaska. In this vital role, you will ensure the safe and effective delivery of radiation therapy by providing clinical physics support, maintaining compliance with regulatory standards, and working closely with radiation oncologists, dosimetrists, and radiation therapists. This position offers the opportunity to contribute directly to patient care in a community-focused health system while enjoying the unique lifestyle and adventure that Alaska has to offer.
Pay & Benefits:
Compensation: $101.98 - $163.16 hourly wage based on experience and education
Retention Bonus: $20,000 Retention Bonus
Relocation Assistance: up to $7,500 Relocation Assistance
Temporary Housing: 90 Days Temporary Housing Provided
Additional Pay: Shift Differential, Annual Increases, Paid Time Off
Benefits: medical, vision, dental, 401k with employer match
Education Benefits: FHP Tuition Assistance, Student Loan Forgiveness
Other Benefits: Onsite Gym, Wellness Programs, Discount programs, The Learning Center (childcare services)
Shifts Available:
- Full-time, Monday - Friday 40 hours per week, 5x8 hour shifts
About Fairbanks Memorial Hospital Fairbanks Memorial Hospital is a non-profit facility owned by the Greater Fairbanks Community Hospital Foundation. A Joint Commission-accredited facility with 152 licensed beds, Fairbanks Memorial Hospital is the primary referral center for residents of Alaska's interior. We have a strong patient to nurse ratio and a culture of Shared Leadership. In addition to our exceptional clinical environment, our location offers incomparable lifestyle rewards away from work. In Fairbanks, small-town living, spectacular natural beauty and endless recreation combine to create a one-of-a-kind place to live, work and play.
Living in Fairbanks:
As the second largest city in Alaska, Fairbanks offers a unique blend of large-town amenities, breathtaking landscapes, and plenty of wide-open space, making this community one of the most special in the country. With a rich history and plentiful diversity, Fairbanks is proud to be called the Golden Heart City, and only once you visit will you understand the name to be true.
No state income tax and no sales tax.
Second largest city in Alaska at 100,000 residents.
College Town – the University of Alaska Fairbanks, UAF Community & Technical College
Military Community – Ft. Wainwright Army Post & Eielson Air Force Base.
15 Elementary Schools | 4 Middle Schools | 4 High Schools | 10 District “Schools of Choice”| robust youth sports programs
Summer activities: Midnight sun, hiking, fishing, camping, gold panning, kayaking, berry picking, rafting, rock climbing, recreational flying, community-wide festivals, live music, and events.
Winter activities: Northern lights, skiing, snowshoeing, snowmobiling, hockey, curling, ice fishing, dog mushing, ice climbing, hunting, ice art, word class hot springs, community-wide art shows, and festivals etc.
Responsibilities
Perform calibration, quality assurance, and routine testing of radiation therapy equipment including linear accelerators, CT simulators, and brachytherapy systems. Review and approve complex radiation treatment plans in collaboration with physicians and dosimetrists, ensuring dose accuracy and patient safety. Conduct patient-specific quality assurance checks for IMRT, VMAT, SBRT, SRS, and brachytherapy cases. Complete initial, weekly, and final chart reviews to ensure treatment plan accuracy and regulatory compliance. Assist with commissioning, acceptance testing, and implementation of new equipment, software, and treatment techniques. Monitor and maintain compliance with federal, state, and institutional radiation safety regulations, including documentation and audits. Serve as a technical resource for radiation safety, shielding evaluations, and exposure monitoring. Communicate effectively with clinical staff and participate in case reviews, multidisciplinary meetings, and department initiatives. Train and support residents, students, and clinical staff on physics principles, equipment use, and treatment protocols. Stay current with advances in medical physics and contribute to continuous quality improvement initiatives.
Qualifications
Master’s in medical physics, physics, or related field, required. Board certified or board eligible by the American Board of Radiology (ABR) in Therapeutic Medical Physics, required. Knowledge typically obtained with two (2) or more years of clinical experience. Demonstrated proficiency with radiation therapy equipment and software. Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, and proven ability to work independently and collaboratively in a dynamic, fast-paced clinical environment Preferred Qualifications Additional related education and/or experience preferred.
About Foundation Health Partners Beginning January 1, 2017, Tanana Valley Clinic, Fairbanks Memorial Hospital and Denali Center became part of Foundation Health Partners, a wholly-owned subsidiary of The Greater Fairbanks Community Hospital Foundation. Foundation Health Partners will operate all three facilities through a 15-member Board of Directors. At Foundation Health Partners, our patients and residents are at the heart of everything we do. Community owned and operated – we are dedicated to providing compassionate health care for every chapter in your life story.
About Tanana Valley Clinic Tanana Valley Clinic (TVC) has provided state-of-the-art medical services to the Fairbanks Community and Interior Alaska for over 50 years. TVC is a 60-provider multi-specialty group. We have an excellent group of physicians and clinical staff, many of whom have been at TVC for 20+ years, as a testament to our friendly work environment. Our passionate staff seek to make TVC the Medical Home for the people of the Interior of Alaska.
About Fairbanks Memorial Hospital Fairbanks Memorial Hospital is a non-profit facility owned by the Greater Fairbanks Community Hospital Foundation. A Joint Commission-accredited facility with 152 licensed beds, Fairbanks Memorial Hospital is the primary referral center for residents of Alaska's interior. We have a strong patient to nurse ratio, a culture of Shared Leadership, and are proud members of the Mayo Clinic Care Network. In addition to our exceptional clinical environment, our location offers incomparable lifestyle rewards away from work. In Fairbanks, small-town living, spectacular natural beauty and endless recreation combine to create a one-of-a-kind place to live, work and play.
About Fairbanks Denali Center Located next to Fairbanks Memorial Hospital, Denali Center is a 90-bed comprehensive short and long-term care facility offering uniquely compassionate care to our adult patient population. Following the Eden Alternative, we foster a core belief that aging should be a continued stage of development and growth, rather than a period of decline. Within our inviting setting, we provide residents with access to daily activities, visits from friends and family, a place to worship and on-site shopping options. We also provide our dedicated health care professionals with deeply rewarding career opportunities and fulfilling lifestyle options.
Responsibilities
Perform calibration, quality assurance, and routine testing of radiation therapy equipment including linear accelerators, CT simulators, and brachytherapy systems. Review and approve complex radiation treatment plans in collaboration with physicians and dosimetrists, ensuring dose accuracy and patient safety. Conduct patient-specific quality assurance checks for IMRT, VMAT, SBRT, SRS, and brachytherapy cases. Complete initial, weekly, and final chart reviews to ensure treatment plan accuracy and regulatory compliance. Assist with commissioning, acceptance testing, and implementation of new equipment, software, and treatment techniques. Monitor and maintain compliance with federal, state, and institutional radiation safety regulations, including documentation and audits. Serve as a technical resource for radiation safety, shielding evaluations, and exposure monitoring. Communicate effectively with clinical staff and participate in case reviews, multidisciplinary meetings, and department initiatives. Train and support residents, students, and clinical staff on physics principles, equipment use, and treatment protocols. Stay current with advances in medical physics and contribute to continuous quality improvement initiatives.
Qualifications
Master’s in medical physics, physics, or related field, required. Board certified or board eligible by the American Board of Radiology (ABR) in Therapeutic Medical Physics, required. Knowledge typically obtained with two (2) or more years of clinical experience. Demonstrated proficiency with radiation therapy equipment and software. Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, and proven ability to work independently and collaboratively in a dynamic, fast-paced clinical environment Preferred Qualifications Additional related education and/or experience preferred.
About Foundation Health Partners Beginning January 1, 2017, Tanana Valley Clinic, Fairbanks Memorial Hospital and Denali Center became part of Foundation Health Partners, a wholly-owned subsidiary of The Greater Fairbanks Community Hospital Foundation. Foundation Health Partners will operate all three facilities through a 15-member Board of Directors. At Foundation Health Partners, our patients and residents are at the heart of everything we do. Community owned and operated – we are dedicated to providing compassionate health care for every chapter in your life story.
About Tanana Valley Clinic Tanana Valley Clinic (TVC) has provided state-of-the-art medical services to the Fairbanks Community and Interior Alaska for over 50 years. TVC is a 60-provider multi-specialty group. We have an excellent group of physicians and clinical staff, many of whom have been at TVC for 20+ years, as a testament to our friendly work environment. Our passionate staff seek to make TVC the Medical Home for the people of the Interior of Alaska.
About Fairbanks Memorial Hospital Fairbanks Memorial Hospital is a non-profit facility owned by the Greater Fairbanks Community Hospital Foundation. A Joint Commission-accredited facility with 152 licensed beds, Fairbanks Memorial Hospital is the primary referral center for residents of Alaska's interior. We have a strong patient to nurse ratio, a culture of Shared Leadership, and are proud members of the Mayo Clinic Care Network. In addition to our exceptional clinical environment, our location offers incomparable lifestyle rewards away from work. In Fairbanks, small-town living, spectacular natural beauty and endless recreation combine to create a one-of-a-kind place to live, work and play.
About Fairbanks Denali Center Located next to Fairbanks Memorial Hospital, Denali Center is a 90-bed comprehensive short and long-term care facility offering uniquely compassionate care to our adult patient population. Following the Eden Alternative, we foster a core belief that aging should be a continued stage of development and growth, rather than a period of decline. Within our inviting setting, we provide residents with access to daily activities, visits from friends and family, a place to worship and on-site shopping options. We also provide our dedicated health care professionals with deeply rewarding career opportunities and fulfilling lifestyle options.