Radiation Oncology Chief Medical Physicist

US Oncology Inc.; Vancouver (WA); On-site; USD 212,000 - 353,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Monday–Friday schedule

Work-life balance

Job summary

Compass Oncology in Vancouver, WA seeks a Chief Medical Physicist to lead the clinical physics and dosimetry programs across multiple sites. The role focuses on safe, accurate radiation delivery, regulatory compliance, and quality initiatives while partnering with oncologists and staff to advance patient outcomes.

The position offers a Monday–Friday schedule with no weekend rotation and strong work‑life balance, ideal for experienced leaders in a collaborative, patient‑centered environment.

Qualifications

• Masters or PhD in medical physics from an accredited program.
• ABR certification current; state licensure in radiation physics.
• Minimum seven years in radiation physics with at least three in management.

Responsibilities

• Provide coverage across practice sites for physics services, including HDR/LDR brachytherapy.
• Lead the physics program: direction of staff, scheduling, and billing reviews.
• Implement radiation safety training and monitoring statewide.
• Develop and maintain safety policies, procedures, and training manuals.
• Oversee equipment licenses and regulatory compliance; ensure equipment maintenance.
• Participate in chart rounds to support clinical care related to physics.
• Advise on specification and procurement of radiation-producing machines and planning systems.

Skills

Leadership

Team management

Regulatory compliance

Clinical supervision

Education

Masters or PhD in medical physics

Job description

Compass Oncology in Vancouver, WA seeks a Chief Medical Physicist to lead the clinical physics and dosimetry programs across multiple sites. The role focuses on safe, accurate radiation delivery, regulatory compliance, and quality initiatives while partnering with oncologists and staff to advance patient outcomes.

The position offers a Monday–Friday schedule with no weekend rotation and strong work‑life balance, ideal for experienced leaders in a collaborative, patient‑centered environment.