Radiation Therapist - PT
Listed compensation
$32-$49.5/hr
The week · per this posting
Ask the employer about the work setting, call expectations, weekend coverage and time off.
Job Description
Sanford Health, the largest rural health system in the United States, is dedicated to transforming the health care experience and providing access to world-class health care in America’s heartland.
Work Shift
Day (United States of America)
Scheduled Weekly Hours
20
Compensation
Salary Range: $32.00 - $49.50
Union Position
- No
- Department Details
Summary
Performs daily imaging and delivers daily prescribed therapeutic radiation doses to radiation therapy patients safely and accurately.
Job Description
The therapist incorporates their technical knowledge of the equipment and expertise of clinical treatment set-up, anatomical landmarks, treatment recording and management during patient care.
The therapist must be able to interact effectively and accurately with patients and their family members, physicians, healthcare workers, and radiation oncology department personnel.
Possesses the skills and knowledge necessary to be proficient in accurate delivery of prescribed doses of radiation, safety of patient during treatment, and documentation of patient care in the patient treatment record and inpatient chart (if applicable).
A patient's sensitivity and confidentiality must be practiced at all times with adherence all HIPAA compliance standards. The therapist develops an understanding of the patient's physical and emotional status and reports that to the appropriate staff. Ability to work with growth and development needs of all client populations.
Qualifications
Completion of radiation therapy course from an approved school or accredited program.
Registration with the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) is required. If working in North Dakota and performing medical imaging or radiation therapy procedures, licensure through the North Dakota Medical Imaging and Radiation Therapy (NDMIRT) Board of Examiners is required.
Sanford is an EEO/AA Employer M/F/Disability/Vet.
If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request an accommodation for help with your online application, please call 1-877-949-5678 or send an email to talent@sanfordhealth.org.
Key Responsibilities
Performs daily imaging and delivers prescribed therapeutic radiation doses to patients safely and accurately. Manages patient treatment records and monitors the physical and emotional status of patients throughout their care.
Qualifications
- Education
- Professional certificate or licensure
Key Skills
Radiation Therapy Career Context
Of the 40 active Radiation Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 35% have no call, 65% require no weekends.
Radiation Therapy pay on WeekdayDoc is up 1.2% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Listed pay | $67k–$103k | Radiation Therapy median $109k (middle half $99k–$133k)396 comparable listings, Oct 2026 |
| Cost-of-living adjusted pay | ~$96k in purchasing power | South Dakota index 88.6 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 35% no call · 65% no weekends40 benchmarked listings |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | not stated | US healthcare professional listings: 24% state a sign-on bonus (median $15k) · 4% offer loan repayment689 active listings, Oct 2026 |
| Radiation Therapy pay trend | +1.2% vs prior quarter | —through Sep 2026 |
Location & Logistics
South Dakota has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states. At the posted ~$85k midpoint, that is roughly $3k–$6k a year versus a typical 4–7% state rate.
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