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Lifepoint Health
Missoula, Montana

Radiation Therapist, PRN

Radiation TherapistPer Diem

Compensation

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Posted 7mo ago

Job Description

Who We Are

People are our passion and purpose. Come work where you are appreciated for who you are not just what you can do. Community Medical Center is a leading healthcare system with 151 beds offering adult and pediatric treatments and technology combined with medical specialties and certifications often only available in major cities.

Where We Are

Nestled in the Rocky Mountains of western Montana, Missoula is between Glacier and Yellowstone National Parks. Our diverse community serves as western Montana's hub for education and healthcare and offers the perfect blend of four-season outdoor recreation, small town charm and big city amenities.

Position Summary

The Radiation Therapist, under the direct supervision of the Radiation Therapy Manager and in accordance with established policies and procedures, is responsible for providing radiation treatments to patients as prescribed by the physician, following established standards and practices.

This position involves confidential work and may require the completion of additional duties as needed within the department. Experience with Aria, Eclipse Treatment Planning, and Phillips CT software is preferred.

The Radiation Therapist should possess a strong knowledge of healthcare informatics, including the resources, devices, and methods used to acquire, store, and retrieve data. Tools include computers, clinical guidelines, current medical terminology, and information and communication systems.

Effective communication and interpersonal skills are essential to facilitate the exchange of information with patients, family members, the radiation oncology treatment team, and outside entities.

The role requires high-level critical thinking and problem-solving skills, the ability to work independently, and the capability to collaborate effectively with the Radiation Oncology team. A solid understanding of radiation safety principles and practices, as well as current rules and regulations from the Nuclear Regulatory Commission and other regulatory agencies, is also essential.

What We’re Looking For

  • Associate’s degree in Radiation Therapy or equivalent required
  • Radiation Therapy Certification required; must be in good standing
  • Basic Life Support (BLS) required

What We Offer

We believe that investing in our employees is the first step to providing excellent patient care. In addition to your base compensation, this position

also offers:

  • Comprehensive Benefits: Multiple levels of medical, dental and vision coverage for full-time and part-time employees.
  • Financial Protection & PTO: Life, accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity insurance, short- and long-term disability, paid family leave and paid time off.
  • Financial & Career Growth: Higher education and certification tuition assistance, loan assistance and 401(k) retirement package and company match.
  • Employee Well-being: Mental, physical, and financial wellness programs (free gym memberships, virtual care appointments, mental health services and discount programs).
  • Professional Development: Ongoing learning and career advancement opportunities.

More About Community Medical Center

People are our passion and purpose. Come work where you are appreciated for who you are not just what you can do. Community Medical Center is a leading healthcare system with 151 beds offering adult and pediatric treatments and technology combined with medical specialties and certifications often only available in major cities.

EEOC Statement

Community Medical Center is committed to providing Equal Employment Opportunities for all applicants and employees and complies with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination against any employee or applicant for employment because of color, race, sex, age, religion, national origin, disability, genetic information, gender identity, sexual orientation, veterans' status or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state or local law.

Lifepoint Health is a leader in community-based care and driven by a mission of Making Communities Healthier.

Our diversified healthcare delivery network spans 29 states and includes 63 community hospital campuses, 32 rehabilitation and behavioral health hospitals, and more than 170 additional sites of care across the healthcare continuum, such as acute rehabilitation units, outpatient centers and post-acute care facilities.

We believe that success is achieved through talented people. We want to create places where employees want to work, with opportunities to pursue meaningful and satisfying careers that truly make a difference in communities across the country.

We employ and provide care to people from all walks of life. We are committed to promoting healing, providing hope, preserving dignity and producing value with an inclusive workforce in which diversity is leveraged, respected, and reflective of the patients, family members, customers and team members we serve.

Key Responsibilities

The Radiation Therapist is responsible for providing prescribed radiation treatments to patients under the supervision of the Radiation Therapy Manager, adhering to established standards and procedures. This role also involves confidential work and may require completing additional duties as needed within the department.

Requirements

Candidates must possess an Associate’s degree in Radiation Therapy or an equivalent qualification, along with active Radiation Therapy Certification in good standing. A requirement for Basic Life Support (BLS) certification is also mandatory for this position.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure

Key Skills

Communication SkillsCollaborationRegulatory CompliancePatient TreatmentData AcquisitionData Storage

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Radiation Therapist, PRN at Lifepoint Health a 7.2 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as very good. This places the position in the top 25% in Mental Health Therapy (Radiation Therapist) — ranked against 115 active Mental Health Therapy (Radiation Therapist) listings on WeekdayDoc.

Mental Health Therapy Career Context

Of the 50 active Mental Health Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 22% have no call, 76% require no weekends.

Mental Health Therapy pay on WeekdayDoc is up 8.3% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).

Mental Health Therapy by the numbers
MeasureThis jobMarket
Work-life score7.2 / 10 · top 25% in mental health therapy (radiation therapist)ranked against 115 Mental Health Therapy (Radiation Therapist) listingslisting-based score, 0–10
Listed paynot listedMental Health Therapy median $140k (middle half $110k–$159k)52 comparable listings, Oct 2026
Cost of livingMontana index 94.6US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Mental Health Therapy listings in Montana7 active717 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 22% no call · 76% no weekends50 benchmarked listings
Mental Health Therapy pay trend+8.3% vs prior quarter—through Sep 2026
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index (115 Mental Health Therapy (Radiation Therapist) listings), BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Oct 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

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Salary Distribution

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Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

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401k / retirement match
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Sign-on bonus
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Loan repayment
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Relocation assistance
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CME allowance
6%

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Work-life snapshot

median 7.2this job 7.2
Better work-life than 60% of Mental Health Therapy (Radiation Therapist) listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 115 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

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About Lifepoint Health

Hospitals and Health Care
Gallatin, Tennessee
201-500 employees

Benefits & Perks

Comprehensive medical/dental/vision
Life/accident/critical illness insurance
Short/long-term disability
Paid family leave
Paid time off
Tuition assistance
Loan assistance
401k with company match

Living in Missoula

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$556k
Typical market rent
$1,537/mo
Residents’ average commute
16 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
96.4
State income tax
Up to 6.8%
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Aug 2026), Zillow market rents (Aug 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

BEA 2024 · Missoula, MT metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.