Medical Physicist - Oncology

Talent Staffing and Recruiting; Coos Bay (OR); On-site; USD 159,360 - 265,599; Full time

Job summary

Talent Staffing and Recruiting is partnering with a respected healthcare organization in Oregon to hire a Medical Physicist (Oncology) for a full-time, day-shift position. You will lead the physics program behind high-quality, safe radiation therapy while collaborating with Radiation Oncology, therapy teams, and leadership.

New grads with ~2 years of experience are strongly encouraged to apply, and the role offers meaningful ownership over equipment performance, quality systems, and patient

Qualifications

• Master's or PhD in Medical Physics or related field required.
• Board certification in Therapeutic Radiological Physics via ABR or ABMP.

Responsibilities

• Support safe, accurate radiation delivery and maintain technical excellence of the department.
• Lead or support linac calibration, routine maintenance, and quality assurance (QA).
• Assist treatment workflows including daily linac treatments, daily QA, and treatment planning (3D, IMRT).
• Participate in simulation and LDR brachytherapy support as applicable.
• Serve as technical advisor to Radiation Safety Officer; potential dual-role responsibilities.

Skills

linac calibration

QA

treatment planning

communication

clinical Radiation Oncology

Education

Master's or PhD in Medical Physics

Job description

Medical Physicist — Oncology (Radiation Therapy) | Full-Time (Day Shift)

Location: Oregon
Schedule: Full-time | 80 hours per pay period | Day Shift
Language: English
Department: Cancer Center
Salary Range: $159,360 – $265,599 USD (DOE; top of range aligned to significant experience)

Lead the physics program behind high-quality, safe radiation therapy

We're partnering with a respected healthcare organization in Oregon to hire a Medical Physicist (Oncology) for a full-time, day-shift position. This is an exciting opportunity for a physicist who wants meaningful ownership over equipment performance, quality systems, and patient safety—while collaborating closely with Radiation Oncology, therapy teams, and leadership.

New grads with ~2 years of experience are strongly encouraged to apply.

What you'll do

In this role, you'll support safe, accurate radiation delivery and help maintain the department's technical excellence by:

• Operating and maintaining therapeutic equipment and supporting overall equipment performance
• Leading or supporting linear accelerator calibration, routine maintenance, and quality assurance (QA)
• Supporting treatment workflows, including daily linac treatments, daily QA, and treatment planning (including 3D and IMRT)
• Participating in simulation and low-dose-rate (LDR) brachytherapy support, as applicable
• Serving as a key technical advisor to the Radiation Safety Officer; preference for candidates who can also assume Radiation Safety Officer responsibilities (dual-role)

What we're looking for

Technical and professional strengths

• Strong clinical Radiation Oncology foundation and comfort with fast-moving clinical environments
• Demonstrated ability in linac calibration and QA activities
• Excellent written and verbal communication, organization, and prioritization skills
• Strong mathematical/computer background; confident with software tools and clinical interfaces
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision while collaborating across departments
• Exercises strong judgment and critical thinking; maintains reliable attendance

Required education & board certification

• Master's or PhD in Medical Physics or related field
• Board certification in Therapeutic Radiological Physics via ABR or certification through the American Board of Medical Physics (ABMP) in Radiation Oncology Physics

Experience

• Preferred: ~5 years as a staff medical physicist with demonstrated Radiation Oncology experience
• Also welcome: early-career candidates (including new grads with ~2 years experience)
• Maintains certification with ABR and/or ABMP (as applicable)
• Active membership in AAPM preferred/expected per client standards

Physical/role requirements

• Extensive sitting with periodic standing/walking
• May lift up to 20 lbs
• Significant use of computer/phone/office equipment
• Adequate visual acuity; ability to grasp/handle objects
• Clear communication skills (reading, writing, speaking in person/by phone)
• May also require occasional off-site travel

Additional details

• Union affiliation: None
• Equal Opportunity Employer