Radiation Therapist I, Radiation Oncology

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Radiation Therapist I, Radiation Oncology at UT Southwestern Medical Center a 2.0 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as below average. This places the position in the average range of all Mental Health Therapy psychologist listings evaluated on our platform.

Candidates should carefully assess workload expectations and scheduling demands before applying.

This Mental Health Therapy position at UT Southwestern Medical Center is open to psychologist candidates.

Psychologists are seeing unprecedented demand driven by the mental health crisis, with telehealth dramatically expanding access and enabling fully remote practice.

This employer qualifies for Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF). Eligible clinicians can have their remaining federal student loan balance forgiven after 120 qualifying monthly payments (10 years). For physicians and advanced practice providers carrying significant educational debt, PSLF eligibility can represent hundreds of thousands of dollars in long-term financial benefit.

This position is based in Dallas-Fort Worth, Texas.

Texas has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states. For a psychologist earning $300k, the absence of state income tax can represent $15k–$30k or more in annual savings.

Key skills and qualifications: Radiation Therapy, Radiotherapy Treatments, Linear Accelerator Operation, Patient Preparation, Immobilization Device Fabrication, Patient Scheduling, Radiation Safety, Clinical Research Data Tracking. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Mental Health Therapy role.

Core responsibilities: This role involves delivering prescribed radiotherapy treatments to adult and pediatric patients using conventional and complex linear accelerator machines under general supervision. Responsibilities also include preparing patients, fabricating treatment devices, ensuring radiation safety, tracking ...

Benefits package: Health Insurance (PPO), Paid Time Off, Retirement Programs (TRS), Paid Parental Leave, Wellness Programs, Tuition Reimbursement, PSLF Eligible, On-site Childcare. A comprehensive benefits package is an important factor in evaluating total compensation beyond base salary.