Chief Medical Physicist

Socket.dev; Indiana (PA); On-site; USD 190,000 - 270,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

PTO & Holidays

401(k) Plan

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

FSA

HSA

Job summary

One Physics seeks a Chief Therapy Medical Physicist to lead the Indianapolis physics program while staying clinically engaged and guiding the dosimetry team. You will partner closely with Radiation Oncology leadership, supervise the physics staff, and ensure high standards of patient care across facilities.

The role involves overseeing complex treatment technology, establishing QA programs, aligning with clinicians and executives on capital budgets, and maintaining strict regulatory compliance.

Qualifications

• Master’s Degree or PhD in Medical Physics.
• ABR Therapeutic Medical Physics board certification or CAMPEP residency eligibility.
• 5+ years of clinical Therapy Medical Physics with leadership experience preferred.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to interpret regulations.
• Willingness to go above and beyond for clients.
• Demonstrate initiative, organization, and ownership of daily tasks and projects.

Responsibilities

• Direct and supervise medical physics team, dosimetrists, and physics assistants.
• Oversee complex treatment tech and QA programs following AAPM guidelines.
• Partner with Radiation Oncologists, Therapists, Executives, and Vendors to optimize efficiency and budgets.
• Monitor equipment in Radiation Oncology to ensure safety and performance.
• Maintain regulatory agency records and reports.
• Analyze treatment plans and supervise dosimetry planning functions.
• Perform additional duties as needed.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Problem solving

Regulatory interpretation

Education

Master’s or PhD in Medical Physics

Job description

One Physics has been certified as a "Great Place to Work" 3 years in a row as well as "Best Workplaces in Healthcare" in 2022, 2023, 2024 by Fortune. One Physics employees enjoy the support and flexibility of their roles while exhibiting a passion for excellence in all areas of their work. We create a culture where employees feel valued and ensure our communities are receiving the best-in-class treatment they deserve.

At One Physics, our mission is to transform the health and safety of our communities by providing comprehensive medical physics and radiation safety solutions to our clients. Our organization is comprised of leading technical and diagnostic professionals in the medical physics field, coupled with a best-in-class business and client services support team behind the scenes. We share a passion for excellence, dedication to client and patient care, and a commitment to industry leadership.

The Role

We are searching for a highly skilled, compassionate Chief Therapy Medical Physicist to serve as the clinical and operational leader of our Indianapolis physics program. The Chief will remain clinically engaged while leading the physics and dosimetry team, partnering closely with Radiation Oncology leadership, and supporting the continued development of the program. Physicists are supported by a dynamic support team known for a focus on building partnerships and a passion for excellence.

What You’ll Do

• Direct and supervise the medical physics team, dosimetrists, and physics assistants. Manage clinical workflows, assign coverage across treatment facilities, and drive professional development, residency training, or continuing education.
• Oversee complex treatment technology (e.g., linear accelerators, CT simulators, HDR brachytherapy, surface-guided radiotherapy). Establish daily, monthly, and annual QA programs following AAPM Task Group guidelines.
• Partner with Radiation Oncologists, Therapists, Health System Executives, and Vendor Engineers to optimize clinical efficiency, manage capital budgets for technology purchases, and ensure patient safety standards across all care sites
• Monitor equipment in the Radiation Oncology Department to ensure that it is functioning correctly and safely.
• Maintain regulatory agency records and reports.
• Analyze alternative treatment plans and supervise dosimetry treatment planning functions.
• Perform additional duties, as needed.

Clinic Information:

• This position is based in Indianapolis.
• This role is supported by 2 other physicists, 3 dosimetrists and 4 Radiation Oncologists.
• The facility is equipped with 2 linear accelerators, both equipped with Brainlab ExacTrac Dynamic, Varian TrueBeam, Varian Edge, Brainlab Elements Planning System for Stereotactic planning, Varian Eclipse and Aria, Radformation tools like auto contour, ClearCheck, ClearCalc, and EZFluence.
• Active HDR Brachytherapy program using Elekta Flexitron HDR and Oncentra planning System
• Excellent facility with amazing staff and Radiation Oncologists!

What You’ll Need

• Master’s Degree and/or PhD in Medical Physics.
• A board certification by the American Board of Radiology in Therapeutic Medical Physics, or board eligibility as demonstrated by graduation from a CAMPEP accredited residency in therapy physics.
• 5+ years of clinical Therapy Medical Physics experience preferred, with demonstrated leadership experience strongly preferred.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to interpret regulations.
• A willingness to go “above and beyond” for clients and fellow colleagues.
• Demonstrate initiative, organization, and ownership of daily tasks and projects.
• Ability to problem solve by seeking, developing, and implementing viable solutions.

Physical Requirements

• Requires ability to use and move equipment.
• Requires a variety of physical activities including sitting, standing, walking, stooping, lifting, carrying.
• Exposure to radiation, communicable diseases, and other conditions common to radiation therapy setting.
• Occasional evening or weekend work.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation.
• PTO plan with paid company holidays.
• Health Insurance (Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription).
• 401(k) Plan with company match after 1 year of employment.
• Group Life & Voluntary Life Insurance.
• Short Term & Long Term Disability.
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA).
• Health Savings Account (HSA).

Final offer amounts are determined by multiple factors, including geographic location, as well as candidate experience, education level and expertise. If you have questions on compensation, please ask your recruiter. Following receipt of a conditional offer of employment, candidates will be required to complete additional job-related screening processes as permitted or required by applicable law.

We are an equal opportunity employer, and all applicants will be considered for employment without attention to their membership in any protected class. If you require any reasonable accommodation to complete your application or any part of the recruiting process, please email your request to HR@onephysics, and please be sure to include the title and the location of the position for which you are applying.