Radiation Therapist – Proton Therapy Center
Listed compensation
$84K–$125K /yr
The week · per this posting · Monday – FridayWeekdays only
Ask the employer about call expectations and time off.
Job Description
Work Schedule: 100% FTE, day shift, 40 hours per week. Monday through Friday position, 8-hour shifts between the hours of 7:00AM to 5:00PM, though hours can vary slightly depending on patient census. You will work in the Proton Therapy Clinic at Eastpark Medical Center in Madison, WI.
Our Proton Center will be opening in Spring 2026. Candidates will join and be trained in proton therapy, create workflows and aid in development of new program standard operating procedures.
This position may be eligible for a $5,000.00 sign-on bonus. Hours may vary based on the operational needs of the department.
Pay
- This position may be eligible for a $5,000.00 sign-on bonus.
- Relocation assistance may be available for qualified applicants
Be part of something remarkable
Join the #1 hospital in Wisconsin!
We Are Seeking Radiation Therapists To
- Simulate and treat patients in our brand new, state-of-the-art proton therapy center.
- Perform routine, complex, and specialized work as well as integration and administration of new technology.
- Proton radiation therapy interest required, and experience highly preferred
Learn more about Proton Therapy at UW Health.
At UW Health, You Will Have
- An excellent benefits package, including health and dental insurance, paid time off, retirement plans, two-week paid parental leave and adoption assistance. Full time benefits for part time work.
- Options for a variety of schedules and shifts that offer flexibility and allow for work-life balance.
- Access to great resources through the UW Health Employee Wellbeing Department that supports your emotional, financial, and physical well-being.
- Tuition benefits eligibility - UW Health invests in your professional growth by helping pay for coursework associated with career advancement.
- The opportunity to earn a referral bonus for referring friends, former colleagues or others to apply for open, posted positions.
Qualifications
- Graduate of a School in Radiation Therapy Technology Required
Licenses & Certifications
- Certified as a Radiation Therapist by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists Upon Hire Required
- CPR certification Upon Hire Required
Our Commitment to Social Impact and Belonging
UW Health is committed to fostering a workplace that creates belonging for everyone and is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer.
Our respect for people shines through patient care interactions and our daily work practices as we work to embrace the knowledge, unique perspectives and qualities each employee and faculty member brings to work each day.
It is the policy of UW Health to provide equal opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information.
Eastpark Medical Center - UW Health’s state-of-the-art ambulatory facility located across from East Madison Hospital on Eastpark Blvd. transforms the patient experience. It is home to many specialties, including women’s complex care, adult cancer care, advanced imaging and laboratory services and innovative clinical trials.
Job Description
UW Hospital and Clinics benefits
Key Responsibilities
Simulate and treat patients within a state-of-the-art proton therapy center. Assist in the development of new program standard operating procedures and create clinical workflows.
Qualifications
- Education
- Professional certificate or licensure
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Key Skills
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Radiation Therapist – Proton Therapy Center at UW Health a 8.0 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as excellent. This places the position in the top 10% in Mental Health Therapy (Radiation Therapist) — ranked against 92 active Mental Health Therapy (Radiation Therapist) listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no weekend requirements, no night shifts.
Mental Health Therapy Career Context
Of the 40 active Mental Health Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 35% have no call, 70% require no weekends.
Mental Health Therapy pay on WeekdayDoc is down 5.7% vs. the prior quarter (through Jul 2026).
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Work-life score | 8.0 / 10 · top 10% in mental health therapy (radiation therapist) | ranked against 92 Mental Health Therapy (Radiation Therapist) listingslisting-based score, 0–10 |
| Cost-of-living adjusted pay | ~$111k in purchasing power | Wisconsin index 94.1 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 35% no call · 70% no weekends40 benchmarked listings |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | $5k sign-on | US healthcare professional listings: 24% state a sign-on bonus (median $15k) · 4% offer loan repayment670 active listings, Nov 2026 |
| New Mental Health Therapy listings | 2,623 in the last 30 days | 1,577 the 30 days before (+66%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Mental Health Therapy pay trend | −5.7% vs prior quarter | —through Jul 2026 |
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