Medical Physicist - Oncology

Talent Staffing and Recruiting; Coos Bay (OR); On-site; USD 159,000 - 266,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental and vision plans

Retirement plan

Paid time off

Job summary

Talent Staffing and Recruiting is seeking a Medical Physicist (Oncology) in Oregon for a full-time, day-shift role. You will lead a high-quality physics program supporting safe radiation therapy and collaborate closely with Radiation Oncology, therapy teams, and leadership.

New grads with ~2 years of experience are encouraged to apply. The position emphasizes ownership of equipment performance, quality systems, and patient safety within a collaborative Cancer Center environment.

Qualifications

• Strong clinical Radiation Oncology foundation and comfort with fast-moving clinical environments.
• Proven 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.

Responsibilities

• Operate and maintain therapeutic equipment and support overall equipment performance.
• Lead or support linac calibration, routine maintenance, and QA.
• Support treatment workflows, including daily linac treatments, daily QA, and treatment planning (3D/IMRT).
• Participate in simulation and LDR brachytherapy support as applicable.
• Serve as a technical advisor to the Radiation Safety Officer; potential dual-role responsibilities.

Skills

Linac calibration

QA processes

3D/IMRT planning

Radiation safety collaboration

Communication skills

Education

Master's or PhD in Medical Physics

ABR or ABMP certification

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 require occasional off-site travel

Additional details

• Union affiliation: None
• Equal Opportunity Employer

Benefits

• Medical insurance - choice of Premium, Basic, or High-Deductible plan (HDHP includes an HSA with a $167/month employer contribution), plus prescription coverage
• Open-access dental and vision plans
• Retirement: 401(a) plan with 4% employer contribution plus up to an additional 2% employer match (position-dependent); 457 deferred-compensation and Roth options; 403(b) accounts
• Paid time off up to 25 days a year, plus sick leave, bereavement, and jury-duty pay
• Employer-paid basic life ($35,000) and AD&D ($35,000); short- and long-term disability
• Tuition reimbursement plus an employer-sponsored family scholarship program
• Flexible spending options including dependent/elder care
• 24/7 Teladoc telehealth, 24/7 on-site fitness center, Employee Assistance Program, and peer-support program