Senior Physicist

City of Hope; Irvine (CA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits

Job summary

City of Hope in Irvine, CA seeks a full-time Senior Physicist in Radiation Oncology to lead radiation treatment planning and collaborate with a multidisciplinary team. A PhD in Physics and 5+ years of clinical experience are required.

The role involves using state-of-the-art technology to optimize patient-specific therapies while ensuring the highest safety standards. Comprehensive benefits are provided for employees.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of clinical experience in Radiation Physics.
• ABR or ACMP certification (or eligibility, certification within 2 years).
• Strong team player in a collaborative, patient-focused environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead advanced radiation treatment planning and dose calculations.
• Collaborate with radiation oncologists and clinical staff.
• Design and implement cancer treatment solutions using cutting-edge technology.

Skills

Radiation treatment planning

Collaboration with multidisciplinary teams

Communication skills

Education

PhD in Physics or related field

Tools

Eclipse

Aria

Oncentra

ViewRay

Ethos

Mobius

EPIC

Job description

Senior Physicist – Radiation Oncology (Exempt status) (Irvine, CA)

City of Hope is seeking a full‑time, Board‑Certified Medical Physicist to join our dynamic team at City of Hope – Irvine. You will be part of a thriving community of over 20 Medical Physicists across Southern California, including Irvine. Seamlessly connected to the Lennar Foundation Cancer Center.

What You’ll Do:

• Lead advanced radiation treatment planning including dose calculations, plan optimization, radiation protection, and rigorous quality assurance to ensure safe, effective, and patient‑specific therapies.
• Collaborate seamlessly with a multidisciplinary team—radiation oncologists, dosimetrists, therapists, and other clinical staff—demonstrating exceptional communication skills to ensure clear documentation, coordinated workflows, and superior patient care.
• Leverage state‑of‑the‑art technology to design, implement, and optimize precise cancer treatment solutions, maintaining the highest standards of safety and clinical effectiveness.
• Software: Aria, Eclipse, Oncentra, ViewRay, Ethos, Mobius, EPIC
• Hardware: Varian Truebeam, Ethos, Vieway MRIDian, Elekta Flexitron, Siemens Open.go.pro, Sun Nuclear profilers, IBA 2D water tank

Your Qualifications:

• PhD in Physics or related field.
• 5+ years of clinical experience in Radiation Physics.
• ABR or ACMP certification (or eligibility, with certification within 2 years of hire).
• Strong team player with excellent communication skills—you’ll thrive in a collaborative, patient‑focused environment, working closely with colleagues to ensure every patient receives the best care possible.
• Highly preferred: Experience in a large radiation physics program with multiple machine modalities and services.
• Highly preferred: Eclipse and HDR experience.

Benefits and EEO Statement:

City of Hope is an equal‑opportunity employer. Comprehensive benefits are available for employees.