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Per Diem Medical Assistant

Sandy, UT · On-site

$17 - $21.75/hr

Per Diem Medical Assistant Location: Sandy, UT Schedule: Per Diem (As Needed) | Availability Monday-Sunday, 7:00 AM-5:00 PM Position Overview We are seeking a flexible and patient-focused Per Diem ...

The Medical Physicist is supported by an experienced full-time Physics Assistant and supervises the dosimetrists and radiation therapists in treatment planning and devises methods to apply laws and ...

Medical Physics - Radiology

Jacksonville, FL · On-site

$298K - $373K/yr

The successful applicant will join a rapidly expanding Medical Physics group comprising 6 PhD physicists and 7 physicist assistants. The position offers the opportunity to work with a range of ...

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How much do per diem medical physics assistant jobs pay per hour?

As of Aug 27, 2026, the average hourly pay for per diem medical physics assistant in the United States is $19.89, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $17.07 and $21.88 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Per Diem Medical Physics Assistant vs Medical Physics Assistant?

AspectPer Diem Medical Physics AssistantMedical Physics Assistant
CredentialsTypically requires certification or training in medical physics support rolesUsually requires similar certifications or educational background in medical physics or related fields
Work EnvironmentTemporary, on-call, or part-time positions often in hospitals or clinicsFull-time or permanent roles in healthcare facilities or medical centers
Employer & Industry UsageUsed for short-term staffing needs in medical physics departmentsStandard role within medical physics teams in healthcare settings

In summary, Per Diem Medical Physics Assistants typically work on a temporary, on-call basis, providing support as needed, whereas Medical Physics Assistants usually hold full-time, permanent positions within medical physics departments. Both roles require similar qualifications but differ mainly in employment type and work schedule.

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Infographic showing various Per Diem Medical Physics Assistant job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 79% Full Time, 14% Part Time, and 6% Contract. Highlights an 87% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 12% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $41,370 per year, or $19.9 per hour.

Physics Assistant, Radiation Oncology - Medical Physics & Engineering

427003 - RO-Medical Physics&Engineering

Dallas, TX • On-site

Full-time

Medical, Retirement, PTO

Posted 20 days ago


Job description

WHY UT SOUTHWESTERN?
With over 75 years of excellence in Dallas-Fort Worth, Texas, UT Southwestern is committed to excellence, innovation, teamwork, and compassion. As a world-renowned medical and research center, we strive to provide the best possible care, resources, and benefits for our valued employees. Ranked as the number 1 hospital in Dallas-Fort Worth according to U.S. News & World Report , we invest in you with opportunities for career growth and development to align with your future goals. Our highly competitive benefits package offers healthcare, PTO and paid holidays, on-site childcare, wage, merit increases and so much more. We invite you to be a part of the UT Southwestern team where you'll discover a culture of teamwork, professionalism, and a rewarding career!
JOB SUMMARY
The Physics Assistant will provide support as a member of the Medical Physics and Engineering Division in the Department of Radiation Oncology at UT Southwestern. The Physics Assistant will create adaptive treatment documents, including treatment plans; perform quality assurance (QA) of adaptive treatment delivery; and analyze data resulting from adaptive therapy treatments.
BENEFITS
UT Southwestern is proud to offer a competitive and comprehensive benefits package to eligible employees. Our benefits are designed to support your overall wellbeing, and include:
  • PPO medical plan, available day one at no cost for full-time employee-only coverage
  • 100% coverage for preventive healthcare-no copay
  • Paid Time Off, available day one
  • Retirement Programs through the Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS)
  • Paid Parental Leave Benefit
  • Wellness programs
  • Tuition Reimbursement
  • Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Qualified Employer
  • Learn more about these and other UTSW employee benefits!
EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION
Required
  • Education
    Bachelor's Degree in Physics, Engineering, Mathematics, or Physical Science
Preferred
  • Education
    Master's Degree
  • Experience
    Programming experience
JOB DUTIES
  • Locates from PACS and simulator systems patient CT/MR/PET images and then imports them into the treatment planning system.
  • Registers MR, PET and/or CT images together for treatment planning.
  • Prepares treatment plan documents and billing notes and uploads them into the record and verify system.
  • Recalculates adaptive plans post treatment to provide a record of the benefit of plan adaption.
  • Creates adaptive treatment documents and enters them in the record and verify system to support adaptive therapy billing.
  • Records, collates and analyzes timing statistics for each step of adaptive treatments in order to find areas to reduce patient in-vault time.
  • Performs patient specific quality assurance of treatment plans, pre-delivery for initial plans, and post-delivery for adaptive plans.
  • Analyses and accumulates dose from each fraction of adaptive plans to provide an estimate of the delivered treatment to for the attending physician's review.
  • Conduct mechanical and image quality tests for quality assurance of linear accelerators or simulators.
  • Undertakes accelerator commissioning tasks as assigned.
  • Conduct QA device commissioning including determining tests required, measurements and commissioning report.
  • Inventories quality assurance equipment (solid water, phantoms, ion chambers, electrometers, thermometers, barometers etc).
  • Performs other duties as assigned.
SECURITY AND EEO STATEMENT
Security
This position is security-sensitive and subject to Texas Education Code 51.215, which authorizes UT Southwestern to obtain criminal history record information.
EEO
UT Southwestern Medical Center is committed to an educational and working environment that provides equal opportunity to all members of the University community. As an equal opportunity employer, UT Southwestern prohibits unlawful discrimination, including discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, disability, genetic information, citizenship status, or veteran status.