Director of Clinical Physics

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Job Category:

Academic Staff

Employment Type:

Regular

Job Profile:

Radiation Oncology Medical Physicist

Job Summary:

It’s an exciting and transformational time to join the University of Wisconsin! The Radiation Oncology Physics Section in the Department of Radiation Medicine at the UW–Madison School of Medicine and Public Health is seeking a dynamic, collaborative Director of Clinical Physics. We are a highly engaged team of 27 physicists, 6 residents, 2 clinical engineers, and medical physics assistants across 2 major hubs and two satellite locations. With a strong foundation already in place, we’re looking for a leader eager to help propel our program forward—advancing technology, introducing new ideas, and guiding emerging clinical initiatives. Over the next 1–3 years, several major imaging, therapy, and software projects will launch, offering exceptional opportunities to shape clinical practice, integrate cutting‑edge technologies, and influence the future of our clinical capabilities.

The successful Director of Clinical Physics will provide leadership, mentorship, and performance management for clinical and support staff. They will be central to clinical project management, operational oversight, and fostering a culture of excellence and innovation. We are deeply committed to supporting scholarly activity, professional development, and research, providing abundant opportunities for growth, creativity, and meaningful impact within a forward‑thinking physics and departmental leadership team. Administrative effort will be balanced with clinical activities, teaching, and academic pursuits.

The UW-Madison University campus currently includes a Viewray MRIdian Linac with daily online adaptive radiation therapy, three Varian TrueBeams (one STx), an AccuRay Stellar with Synchrony and online ART capabilities expected, and two Elekta Flexitron Remote Afterloaders. We offer a broad range of special procedures, including SRS/SBRT, TBI, TSE, and brachytherapy for a wide range of treatment sites (e.g., GYN, breast, prostate) with MRI-guided planning and BodyTom CT for image verification. In Fall 2024, we opened our dual-hub UW Health Cancer Center, Eastpark Medical Center location on Madison's east side. The 469,000 square foot state-of-the-art facility introduced two new Varian TrueBeams, a Varian Edge, and an Elekta Flexitron Remote Afterloader coupled with Siemens multi-energy CT on rails. Both locations offer advanced simulation capabilities using Siemens dual-energy computed tomography with upgrades to photon counting CT simulation planned and 1.5 T GE MR-simulator units. Aria Record and Verify systems and advanced treatment planning via RayStation are fully integrated with central planning and chart checking between our two major hubs. The Director of Clinical Physics will have opportunities to collaborate with physics leaders across the growing imaging, theranostics, SRS, and proton therapy programs, facilitating alignment of practice standards, technology development, and strategic initiatives across the department. The proton therapy program, which opened for patient care in July, 2026, includes a Hitachi synchrotron, high-energy beam transport, intensity modulated proton therapy (IMPT) capability, a gantry room with 360-degree rotation, and an upcoming fixed beam room with a first-of-kind upright patient positioning system provided by Leo Cancer Care coupled with on-board CT.

The Director of Clinical Physics will serve in a departmental leadership capacity to develop best practices to ensure high quality patient care and cutting-edge implementations in our external beam program. Additional academic opportunities, based on the candidate's interests and accomplishments, in research, education, and service are fully encouraged and supported, including interactions with the Department of Medical Physics Graduate Program. UW is a state-of-the-art integrated clinical, research, and training facility, ranked number 1 in Wisconsin in the U.S. News & World Report for the 12th consecutive year and ranked 2nd in the TIME World’s Top Public Universities of 2026, that continually invests in the latest technological advancements. Access to ample preclinical/clinical research imaging and therapeutic systems are available including preclinical RayStation treatment planning for research activities. Other major research programs in the department include immunotherapy, theranostics, artificial intelligence, normal-tissue toxicity assessment, advanced imaging, and automated treatment planning. We are committed to fostering innovation through investigator-initiated research and industry collaborations, offering comprehensive support to turn visionary ideas into practice.

The UW-Madison campus, located in the heart of the City of Madison, spans 936 acres along the scenic southern shore of Lake Mendota. Madison is consistently ranked as one of the top cities in the nation to live. The city encourages fitness with 61 miles of designated bike trails, and over 146 miles of roads with marked bike lanes. Madison is surrounded by the beauty of four local lakes, has a lively culinary and festival scene, and promotes a healthy work life balance. UW Faculty and Staff also enjoy robust benefits such as the State of Wisconsin benefits package, a diverse campus setting, and a competitive salary.

Principal duties:

Lead clinical coordination and adoption of new technologies and programs

Lead strategic planning and project management for major clinical implementations, software upgrades, equipment acquisitions, and technology integrations

• •Optimize the allocation of radiation oncology resources, including equipment usage, scheduling, budget preparation, radiation safety, and operations
• •Liaise with vendor colleagues to spearhead industry relations and collaborations

Provide leadership for regulatory readiness and accreditation activities, including compliance with state regulations, APEx standards, and radiation safety requirements to uphold the highest standards of care

Facilitate and oversee the physics team's coordination with hardware and software vendors, ensuring routine maintenance, upgrades, and repairs are performed

• •Lead initiatives to integrate and optimize physics software and hardware with hospital systems, ensuring data security, compliance, and seamless operation while fostering safe patient care, operational efficiencies, and supporting research and innovations
• •Oversee the established comprehensive ongoing Quality Assurance (QA) program for our external beam program and computational equipment to assure accurate delivery of prescribed dose to patients

Ensure consistent clinical practices, quality standards, staffing models, and operational excellence across multiple treatment locations

• •Participate in clinical mentoring and didactic teaching of medical physics residents and other trainees
• •Contribute to the department's research mission through studies, publications, and grants including engagement with clinical trials
• •The successful candidate will also participate in professional, public, and university service

This position has been identified as a position of trust with access to vulnerable populations. The selected candidate will be required to pass an initial caregiver check to be eligible for employment under the Wisconsin Caregiver Law and every four years.

Applicants for this position will be considered for the following titles: Assistant Professor CHS, Clinical Assistant Professor, Associate Professor CHS, Clinical Associate Professor, Professor CHS, Clinical Professor. The title is determined by the experience and qualifications of the finalist.

Key Job Responsibilities:

Implements advanced patient-centered procedures related to quality assurance monitoring