Chief Medical Physicist Define the Standard. Guide the Science. Shape What's Next. At Logan Health's Radiation Oncology program, we are advancing cancer care through precision, innovation, and ...
Chief Medical Physicist Define the Standard. Guide the Science. Shape What's Next. At Logan Health's Radiation Oncology program, we are advancing cancer care through precision, innovation, and ...
Chief Medical Physicist
Kalispell, MT · On-site
Chief Medical Physicist Define the Standard. Guide the Science. Shape What's Next. At Logan Health's Radiation Oncology program, we are advancing cancer care through precision, innovation, and ...
Chief Medical Physicist
Kalispell, MT · On-site
Chief Medical Physicist Define the Standard. Guide the Science. Shape What's Next. At Logan Health's Radiation Oncology program, we are advancing cancer care through precision, innovation, and ...
CHIEF MEDICAL PHYSICIST
Cambridge, MA · On-site
$193K - $260K/yr
CHIEF MEDICAL PHYSICIST Under the direction of the Radiology Director and the Chief of Radiation Oncology, provides professional medical physics for the Radiation Oncology service. Assumes a lead ...
CHIEF MEDICAL PHYSICIST
Cambridge, MA · On-site
$193K - $260K/yr
CHIEF MEDICAL PHYSICIST Under the direction of the Radiology Director and the Chief of Radiation Oncology, provides professional medical physics for the Radiation Oncology service. Assumes a lead ...
Chief Medical Physicist - Williamsport, PA
Williamsport, PA · On-site
$89.87 - $134.77/hr
Chief Medical Physicist at UPMC Hillman Cancer Center Are you an experienced medical physicist looking to lead a dynamic team in a cutting-edge cancer center? UPMC Hillman Cancer Center in ...
Chief Medical Physicist - Williamsport, PA
Williamsport, PA · On-site
$89.87 - $134.77/hr
Chief Medical Physicist at UPMC Hillman Cancer Center Are you an experienced medical physicist looking to lead a dynamic team in a cutting-edge cancer center? UPMC Hillman Cancer Center in ...
Chief Medical Physicist at UPMC Hillman Cancer Center Are you an experienced medical physicist looking to lead a dynamic team in a cutting-edge cancer center? UPMC Hillman Cancer Center in ...
Chief Medical Physicist at UPMC Hillman Cancer Center Are you an experienced medical physicist looking to lead a dynamic team in a cutting-edge cancer center? UPMC Hillman Cancer Center in ...
The Chief Medical Physicist is integrally involved in the development, implementation, and oversight of the radiation therapy programs for five Wisconsin clinical sites and is based in Wausau ...
The Chief Medical Physicist is integrally involved in the development, implementation, and oversight of the radiation therapy programs for five Wisconsin clinical sites and is based in Wausau ...
Assists Chief Medical Physicist in all brachytherapy services, including high dose rate and prostate seed implantation. Assists Chief Medical Physicist in ensuring that all physics functions and ...
Assists Chief Medical Physicist in all brachytherapy services, including high dose rate and prostate seed implantation. Assists Chief Medical Physicist in ensuring that all physics functions and ...
Medical Physicist
Decatur, GA · On-site
Assists Chief Medical Physicist in all brachytherapy services, including high dose rate and prostate seed implantation. Assists Chief Medical Physicist in ensuring that all physics functions and ...
Medical Physicist
Decatur, GA · On-site
Assists Chief Medical Physicist in all brachytherapy services, including high dose rate and prostate seed implantation. Assists Chief Medical Physicist in ensuring that all physics functions and ...
The Chief Medical Physicist is integrally involved in the development, implementation, and oversight of the radiation therapy programs for five Wisconsin clinical sites and is based in Wausau ...
The Chief Medical Physicist is integrally involved in the development, implementation, and oversight of the radiation therapy programs for five Wisconsin clinical sites and is based in Wausau ...
Medical Physicist
Macon, GA · On-site
Assists Chief Medical Physicist in all brachytherapy services, including high dose rate and prostate seed implantation. Assists Chief Medical Physicist in ensuring that all physics functions and ...
Medical Physicist
Macon, GA · On-site
Assists Chief Medical Physicist in all brachytherapy services, including high dose rate and prostate seed implantation. Assists Chief Medical Physicist in ensuring that all physics functions and ...
Assists Chief Medical Physicist in all brachytherapy services, including high dose rate and prostate seed implantation. Assists Chief Medical Physicist in ensuring that all physics functions and ...
Assists Chief Medical Physicist in all brachytherapy services, including high dose rate and prostate seed implantation. Assists Chief Medical Physicist in ensuring that all physics functions and ...
We are seeking a qualified Clinical Chief of Medical Physics for a full-time position at UPMC Altoona, Altoona, PA, part of the UPMC Hillman Cancer Center Network's 24 cancer centers. The center ...
We are seeking a qualified Clinical Chief of Medical Physics for a full-time position at UPMC Altoona, Altoona, PA, part of the UPMC Hillman Cancer Center Network's 24 cancer centers. The center ...
Medical Physicist
Macon, GA · On-site
Assists Chief Medical Physicist in all brachytherapy services, including high dose rate and prostate seed implantation. Assists Chief Medical Physicist in ensuring that all physics functions and ...
Medical Physicist
Macon, GA · On-site
Assists Chief Medical Physicist in all brachytherapy services, including high dose rate and prostate seed implantation. Assists Chief Medical Physicist in ensuring that all physics functions and ...
Assists Chief Medical Physicist in all brachytherapy services, including high dose rate and prostate seed implantation. Assists Chief Medical Physicist in ensuring that all physics functions and ...
Assists Chief Medical Physicist in all brachytherapy services, including high dose rate and prostate seed implantation. Assists Chief Medical Physicist in ensuring that all physics functions and ...
Medical Physicist
Decatur, GA · On-site
Assists Chief Medical Physicist in all brachytherapy services, including high dose rate and prostate seed implantation. Assists Chief Medical Physicist in ensuring that all physics functions and ...
Medical Physicist
Decatur, GA · On-site
Assists Chief Medical Physicist in all brachytherapy services, including high dose rate and prostate seed implantation. Assists Chief Medical Physicist in ensuring that all physics functions and ...
Medical Physicist
Macon, GA · On-site
Assists Chief Medical Physicist in all brachytherapy services, including high dose rate and prostate seed implantation. Assists Chief Medical Physicist in ensuring that all physics functions and ...
Medical Physicist
Macon, GA · On-site
Assists Chief Medical Physicist in all brachytherapy services, including high dose rate and prostate seed implantation. Assists Chief Medical Physicist in ensuring that all physics functions and ...
Medical Physicist
Macon, GA · On-site
Assists Chief Medical Physicist in all brachytherapy services, including high dose rate and prostate seed implantation. Assists Chief Medical Physicist in ensuring that all physics functions and ...
Medical Physicist
Macon, GA · On-site
Assists Chief Medical Physicist in all brachytherapy services, including high dose rate and prostate seed implantation. Assists Chief Medical Physicist in ensuring that all physics functions and ...
We are seeking a qualified Clinical Chief of Medical Physics for a full-time position at UPMC Altoona, Altoona, PA, part of the UPMC Hillman Cancer Center Network's 24 cancer centers. The center ...
We are seeking a qualified Clinical Chief of Medical Physics for a full-time position at UPMC Altoona, Altoona, PA, part of the UPMC Hillman Cancer Center Network's 24 cancer centers. The center ...
Medical Physicist
Decatur, GA · On-site
Assists Chief Medical Physicist in all brachytherapy services, including high dose rate and prostate seed implantation. Assists Chief Medical Physicist in ensuring that all physics functions and ...
Medical Physicist
Decatur, GA · On-site
Assists Chief Medical Physicist in all brachytherapy services, including high dose rate and prostate seed implantation. Assists Chief Medical Physicist in ensuring that all physics functions and ...
Chief Radiology Physicist
New Haven, CT · On-site
The Chief Medical Physicist will manage the diagnostic medical physics team at YNHHS, who provide services to Radiology and Biomedical Imaging as well as the Heart and Vascular departments. The ...
Chief Radiology Physicist
New Haven, CT · On-site
The Chief Medical Physicist will manage the diagnostic medical physics team at YNHHS, who provide services to Radiology and Biomedical Imaging as well as the Heart and Vascular departments. The ...
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| Aspect | Chief Medical Physicist | Medical Physicist |
|---|---|---|
| Credentials | Certification in medical physics, advanced degrees | Certification in medical physics, relevant degrees |
| Work Environment | Leadership role overseeing physics department | Clinical settings, hospitals, clinics |
| Employer & Industry | Hospitals, cancer centers, healthcare institutions | Hospitals, clinics, research facilities |
| Primary Responsibilities | Department management, policy development | Equipment calibration, treatment planning |
The Chief Medical Physicist holds a leadership position, overseeing the medical physics department, while the Medical Physicist focuses on clinical tasks like equipment calibration and treatment planning. Both roles require similar certifications and work in healthcare settings, but the Chief Medical Physicist has added managerial responsibilities.
What Does a Chief Medical Physicist Do?
The duties of a chief medical physicist are to oversee the radiology departments at a medical facility. They are a technical resource, ensuring that all equipment—such as digital imaging, tomographic tools, and therapeutic radiation machinery used for the treatment of cancer—are calibrated and used correctly. Additional responsibilities of the chief medical physicist are to hire and train new employees and meet with members of various departments in their purview, such as the oncology department.

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Job description
Define the Standard. Guide the Science. Shape What's Next.
At Logan Health's Radiation Oncology program, we are advancing cancer care through precision, innovation, and accountability. We are seeking a Chief Medical Physicist to provide clinical, technical, and strategic oversight for the Physics Program.
Our Mission: Quality, compassionate care for all.
Our Vision: Reimagine health care through connection, service and innovation.
Our Core Values: Be Kind | Trust and Be Trusted | Work Together | Strive for Excellence.
This role establishes clear clinical authority for medical physics practice. It is accountable for quality, safety, regulatory compliance, technology direction, and professional standards across the department.
If you want meaningful influence over how a program operates and grows, this is that opportunity.
Advanced Technology. Real Impact.
You will oversee all clinical medical physics services, including external beam radiation therapy, HDR brachytherapy, stereotactic radiosurgery, imaging systems, and treatment planning operations.
You will lead comprehensive QA programs, oversee complex and high risk plan review, and maintain the integrity of treatment planning and delivery systems. You will develop and maintain workflows aligned with AAPM recommendations and national best practices.
Our program includes Varian Aria and Eclipse, TrueBeam, HDR, and Siemens CT Simulator
You will guide acceptance testing, commissioning, validation, and implementation of new or upgraded systems.
This is hands on clinical authority combined with program level influence.
Vendor Leadership and Technology Strategy
A defining function of this position is overseeing vendor relationships and contracting. You will:
- Lead evaluation, selection, negotiation, and contracting for radiation therapy equipment and technology platforms
- Oversee vendor service agreements and performance expectations
- Serve as the primary technical liaison between vendors, clinical teams, IT, and executive leadership
- Support capital acquisition planning and long range technology strategy
You will influence how the program invests and evolves.
Regulatory and Accreditation Confidence
You will serve as the physics lead for NRC and state regulatory compliance, inspections, audits, and corrective action planning. You will support or function in the Radiation Safety Officer capacity as applicable and maintain compliance with radioactive materials licensing and radiation safety programs.
You will guide accreditation readiness, support clinical trial physics requirements, and oversee protocol specific QA and credentialing.
Your leadership strengthens structure and technical credibility.
Clinical Oversight and Standards
You will oversee the clinical aspects of dosimetry work, ensuring accuracy, safety, and consistency in treatment planning. You will set standards for clinical performance, guide workflow expectations, and serve as the senior technical resource for physicians and leadership.
This role provides clinical oversight of physics practice while maintaining direct engagement in complex cases.
What You Bring
You are an ABR board certified Medical Physicist with at least five years of clinical experience in Radiation Oncology.
You bring demonstrated leadership experience and the ability to guide complex clinical operations.
You have direct experience with:
- Regulatory inspections and radiation safety programs
- Commissioning and acceptance testing
- Clinical trial QA and accreditation processes
- Capital equipment planning
- Overseeing vendor relationships and contracting
You are confident in leading interdisciplinary discussions, setting standards, and creating accountability. You combine deep technical expertise with clear communication and sound judgment.
If you are ready to define clinical standards, guide technology strategy, and lead with authority within a growing Radiation Oncology program, we invite you to apply.
Shift:
Day Shift - 8 Hours (United States of America)Schedule:
Logan Health operates 24 hours per day, seven days per week. Schedules are set to accommodate the requirements of the position and the needs of the organization and may be adjusted as needed.
Notice of Pre-Employment Screening Requirements
If you receive a job offer, please note all offers are contingent upon passing a pre-employment screening, which includes:
Criminal background check
Reference checks
Drug Screening
Health and Immunizations Screening
Physical Demand Review/Screening
Equal Opportunity Employer
Logan Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE/AA/M-F/Vet/Disability). We encourage all qualified individuals to apply for employment. We do not discriminate against any applicant or employee based on protected veteran status, race, color, gender, sexual orientation, religion, national origin, age, disability or any other basis protected by applicable law. If you require accommodation to complete the application, testing or interview process, please notify Human Resources.
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Industry
Hospitals
Company size
1,001 - 5,000 Employees
Headquarters location
Kalispell, MT, US
Year founded
1976