Radiation Therapist

Radiation TherapistFull-Time

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Job Description

Water’s Edge Dermatology, an AQUA Dermatology portfolio practice, is Florida’s largest and most comprehensive full-service skin care provider in the Southeast, offering medical, surgical, and cosmetic dermatology, plastic surgery, vein care and radiation oncology.

As a Radiation Therapist at our dermatology practice, you will play a crucial role in delivering precise and effective radiation treatments for a range of dermatological conditions.

You will be responsible for administering therapeutic radiation treatments to patients with dermatologic conditions under the direction of dermatologists and radiation oncologists. Your expertise and attention to detail will ensure that our patients receive the best possible care in a safe and comfortable setting.

Essential Functions

  • Adheres to the Water’s Edge Mission Statement, Credo and Service Goals and Values providing exceptional customer service at all times.
  • Works under the direction of the Radiation Oncologist
  • Explains treatment plans to the patient and answer questions about treatment
  • Follows safety procedures to protect the patient and themselves from overexposure to radiation; examines machines to make sure they are safe and working properly
  • Checks computer programs to make sure the machine will give the correct dose of radiation to the appropriate area of the patient's body
  • Administers the prescribed doses of radiation to specific body parts by positioning patients accurately according to the prescription, operating and adjusting the radiation therapy equipment according to established practices and standards.
  • Reviews prescription, diagnosis, patient chart and identification.
  • Monitors the patient to check for unusual reactions to the treatment.
  • Documents detailed treatment records in the patients EHR, schedules daily treatments, follows up with patients for appointments, and assists the Chief RTT as requested.
  • Works well in a team environment to accomplish common tasks in a collegial manner.
  • Participate in ongoing professional development and training to stay current with advancements in radiation therapy and dermatology.

Required Education, Certification and Experience

Certified Radiologic Therapist

Qualifications

  • Current and valid certification/licensure as a Radiation Therapist.
  • Strong understanding of radiation therapy techniques, equipment, and safety protocols.
  • Must be detailed oriented to insure exact measurements
  • Very good interpersonal skills to interact with patients and coworkers
  • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to provide compassionate patient care.
  • Ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment.

Join our collaborative team culture focused on providing a VIP patient care experience.

Key Responsibilities

The Radiation Therapist administers therapeutic radiation treatments to patients under the direction of dermatologists and radiation oncologists. They are responsible for ensuring patient safety, operating therapy equipment, and maintaining accurate treatment records in the EHR.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure
Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Radiation safetyEHR documentationTreatment planningEquipment operationClinical monitoringTeam collaboration

Radiation Therapy Career Context

The cost-of-living index for Florida is 103.4 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 58.1% of Florida clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

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

Of the 50 active Radiation Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 28% have no call, 76% require no weekends.

Location & Logistics

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

Top Radiation Therapist Jobs

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Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks21 jobs

401k / retirement match
90%
Sign-on bonus
38%
Loan repayment
10%
CME allowance
10%
Relocation assistance
10%

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Work-life snapshot

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Below most Radiation Therapy listings for work-life

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 592 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

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About AQUA Dermatology Management

Hospitals and Health Care
Palm Beach Gardens, Florida
51-200 employees