Radiation Therapist (PRN)

Radiation TherapistPer Diem

Compensation

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The week · per this posting

Schedule not stated in this posting — no days, weekends, call or nights given.

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Posted 3mo ago

Job Description

2026-08-10

Country

United States of America

Location: Ocala Cancer Center

Why Join FCS

At Florida Cancer Specialists & Research Institute, we believe our people are our strength and we invest in them. In addition to having a positive impact on the people and communities we serve, associates benefit from significant professional opportunities, career advancement, training and competitive wages.

Offering competitive salaries and comprehensive benefits packages to include tuition reimbursement, 401-K match, pet and legal insurance.

A Little Bit About FCS

Since 1984, Florida Cancer Specialists & Research Institute & Research Institute (FCS) has built a national reputation for excellence. With over 250 physicians, 220 nurse practitioners and physician assistants and nearly 100 locations in our network.

Utilizing innovative clinical research, cutting-edge technologies, and advanced treatments, we are committed to providing world-class cancer care.

We are recognized by the American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO) with a national Clinical Trials Participation Award, FCS offers patients access to more clinical trials than any private oncology practice in Florida.

Our patients have access to ground-breaking therapies, in a community setting, and may participate in national clinical research studies of drugs and treatment protocols.

In the past five years, the majority of new cancer drugs approved for use in the U.S. were studied in clinical trials with FCS participation prior to approval.

Through our partnership with Sarah Cannon, we are one of the largest clinical research organizations in the United States. Often, FCS leads the nation in initiating research studies and offering ground-breaking new therapies to patients.

Come join us today!

Responsibilities

Under the direction of the Dosimetrist, Radiation Therapy Physicist and/or the Radiation Oncologist, the Radiation Therapist will treat cancer and other diseases in patients by administering radiation treatments according to treatment plan.

The Radiation Therapist must maintain detailed records of all therapy sessions with strict adherence to safety responsibilities and guidelines.

Qualifications

  • Education: Associate's degree preferred.
  • Previous Experience: One year of experience in radiation therapy highly preferred
  • Experience with hematology/oncology /radiation oncology patients in a clinic or hospital is a plus.

Core Capabilities

Analysis & Critical Thinking: Critical thinking skills including solid problem solving, analysis, decision-making, planning, time management and organizational skills.

Must be detailed oriented, ability to exercise independent judgment, the ability to react calmly and effectively in emergency situations.

Ability to assess patient needs and condition is essential.

Interpersonal Effectiveness: Developed interpersonal skills, emotional intelligence, diplomacy, tact, conflict management, delegation skills, diversity awareness.

Ability to work effectively with sensitive and confidential material and sometimes emotionally charged matters.

Communication Skills: Effective communication skills (oral, written, presentation), is an active listener, and effectively provides balanced feedback.

  • Fluency in the English language with excellent oral and written communication skills is required.
  • Customer Service & Organizational Awareness: Strong customer focus.

Ability to build an engaging culture of quality, performance effectiveness and operational excellence through best practices, strong business and political acumen, collaboration and partnerships, as well as a positive employee, physician and community relations.

  • Self-Management: Effectively manages own time, conflicting priorities, self, stress, professional development.
  • Self-motivated and self-starter with ability work independently with limited supervision.
  • Ability to work remotely effectively as required.
  • Must be able to work effectively in a fast-paced, multi-site environment with demonstrated ability to juggle competing priorities and demands from a variety of stakeholders and sites.
  • Computer Skills: Proficiency in Microsoft Office: Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook required.
  • Certifications/Licenses: A valid Florida Certified Radiologic Technologist (CRT/RTT) license required.

ARRT Certified BLS Certified CPR Certified

  • Valid state Driver’s License for travel to satellite offices and offsite meetings.
  • Compliance with the company Driver Safety Operations and Motor Vehicle Records Check Policy is required
  • SCREENINGS – Background, drug, and nicotine screens

Safeguarding our patients and each other is an important part of how we deliver the best care possible to the communities we serve. All offers of employment at Florida Cancer Specialists & Research Institute are contingent upon clear results of a thorough background screening.

Additionally, as a condition of employment, FCS requires all new hires to receive various vaccinations, including the influenza vaccine, barring an approved exemption. In addition, FCS is a drug-free workplace, and all new hires will be subject to drug/ nicotine testing. Medical Marijuana cards are not recognized.

EEOC

Florida Cancer Specialists & Research Institute (FCS) is committed to helping individuals with disabilities to participate in the workforce and ensure equal opportunity to compete for jobs.

If you require an accommodation to submit a resume for positions at FCS, please email FCS Recruitment (Recruiter@FLCancer.com) for further assistance. Please note this email address is intended to request an accommodation as part of the application process. Any other correspondence will not receive a response.

FCS is an EEO/Affirmative Action Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, protected veteran status, disability or any other legally protected status.

Qualifications

Education
Associate degree

Key Skills

Patient careSafety complianceRecord keeping

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Radiation Therapist (PRN) at Florida Cancer Specialists a 7.2 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as very good. This places the position in the top 10% in Radiation Therapy — ranked against 579 active Radiation Therapy listings on WeekdayDoc.

Radiation Therapy Career Context

Of the 49 active Radiation Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 39% have no call, 73% require no weekends.

Radiation Therapy pay on WeekdayDoc is up 4.9% vs. the prior quarter (through Oct 2026).

Radiation Therapy by the numbers
MeasureThis jobMarket
Work-life score7.2 / 10 · top 10% in radiation therapyranked against 579 Radiation Therapy listingslisting-based score, 0–10
Listed paynot listedRadiation Therapy median $98k (middle half $98k–$98k)12 comparable listings, Nov 2026
Cost of livingFlorida index 103.4US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Radiation Therapy listings in Florida49 active—live on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
All radiation therapy listings in Florida52 active669 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 39% no call · 73% no weekends49 benchmarked listings
Sign-on & loan repaymentnot statedUS healthcare professional listings (all specialties): 24% state a sign-on bonus (median $15k) · 4% offer loan repayment669 active listings, Nov 2026
New Radiation Therapy listings168 in the last 30 days154 the 30 days before (+9%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Radiation Therapy pay trend (all specialties)+4.9% vs prior quarter—through Oct 2026
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index (579 Radiation Therapy listings), BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Nov 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page. Florida figures use all radiation therapys: too few Florida Radiation Therapy postings state pay.

Location & Logistics

Florida has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states.

Top contract/1099 Radiation Therapist Jobs

26 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution

16 jobs
9
<$120k
4
$120k-140k
1
$142k
1
$166k
1
$187k

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

19 jobs
401k / retirement match
84%
Sign-on bonus
47%
Relocation assistance
16%
Loan repayment
11%
CME allowance
11%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

#1

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$58.07-$90.14/hr
#2

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$53.27-$79.91/hr
#3

RADIATION THERAPIST

$46.7624-$68.4328/hr
#4

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$41.1-$61.65/hr
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Work-life snapshot

median 5.1this job 7.2
Among the best 10% of Radiation Therapy listings for work-life

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 579 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

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About Florida Cancer Specialists

Hospitals and Health Care
Fort Myers, Florida
1,001-5,000 employees

Benefits & Perks

Tuition Reimbursement
401-K Match
Pet Insurance
Legal Insurance

Living in Ocala

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$257k
Typical market rent
$1,584/mo
Residents’ average commute
19 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
95.2
State income tax
None
Sources & methodology

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

BEA 2024 · Ocala, FL metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

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