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... Physics by the American Board of Radiology (ABR) orequivalent certifying body is preferred. Experience with High Dose Rate (HDR) and Stereotactic Radiosurgery (SRS) programs preferred. Jr. Medical ...

... Physics by the American Board of Radiology (ABR) orequivalent certifying body is preferred. Experience with High Dose Rate (HDR) and Stereotactic Radiosurgery (SRS) programs preferred. Jr. Medical ...

... Physics by the American Board of Radiology (ABR) orequivalent certifying body is preferred. Experience with High Dose Rate (HDR) and Stereotactic Radiosurgery (SRS) programs preferred. Jr. Medical ...

... Physics by the American Board of Radiology (ABR) orequivalent certifying body is preferred. Experience with High Dose Rate (HDR) and Stereotactic Radiosurgery (SRS) programs preferred. Jr. Medical ...

... Physics by the American Board of Radiology (ABR) orequivalent certifying body is preferred. Experience with High Dose Rate (HDR) and Stereotactic Radiosurgery (SRS) programs preferred. Jr. Medical ...

... Physics by the American Board of Radiology (ABR) orequivalent certifying body is preferred. Experience with High Dose Rate (HDR) and Stereotactic Radiosurgery (SRS) programs preferred. Jr. Medical ...

NY · On-site

$180 - $290/hr

Provide mentorship and training to junior physicists and technical staff. * Provide and oversee a ... D. in Physics, Medical Physics, or related field.. Licenses: New York State License in Medical ...

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... and medical physics residents and other trainees. Provides guidance and supervision to junior medical physicist. SERVICE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS * Develops procedures for testing and evaluating ...

Junior Proton Physicist- days

Roanoke, VA · On-site

$158K - $252K/yr

R159888 Junior Proton Physicist- days (Open) How You'll Help Transform Healthcare: Up to $30,000 ... Provides medical physics services required by regulatory and accrediting agencies, including NRC ...

Junior Proton Physicist- days

Roanoke, VA · On-site

$158K - $252K/yr

R159888 Junior Proton Physicist- days (Open) How You'll Help Transform Healthcare: Up to $30,000 ... Provides medical physics services required by regulatory and accrediting agencies, including NRC ...

ABR certification or be a recent graduate of a CAMPEP-accredited Medical Physics Residency program ... This could also be a great opportunity for a junior physicist to join and work alongside a senior ...

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How much do junior medical physics jobs pay per year?

As of Sep 3, 2026, the average yearly pay for junior medical physics in the United States is $71,799.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $48,500.00 and $80,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a junior medical physicist?

Junior Medical Physicists are early-career professionals who apply principles of physics to medicine, particularly in diagnosing and treating diseases through medical imaging and radiation therapy. They typically work under the supervision of senior medical physicists in hospitals, cancer centers, or research institutions. Their responsibilities include ensuring the safety and accuracy of radiation equipment, performing quality control tests, assisting with treatment planning, and supporting clinical research. Junior Medical Physicists are often recent graduates or are completing certification and training required to become fully qualified medical physicists.

What does a junior medical physicist do?

As a Junior Medical Physicist, your daily responsibilities often include performing quality assurance tests on medical imaging and radiation therapy equipment, assisting with the calibration of devices, and ensuring compliance with safety regulations. You will collaborate closely with senior medical physicists, radiation oncologists, and technologists to support patient treatment planning and equipment troubleshooting. This role offers a learning-rich environment where you'll gain hands-on experience while contributing to patient safety and the effective delivery of medical services. Regular mentorship and interdisciplinary teamwork are integral to your professional development in this position.

What skills and qualifications are needed to be a junior medical physicist?

To thrive as a Junior Medical Physicist, you need a solid background in physics or related fields, typically supported by a relevant degree such as an MSc in Medical Physics. Familiarity with radiation safety protocols, treatment planning systems, and dosimetry equipment is important, and progress towards certification from a recognized board is often expected. Strong analytical thinking, attention to detail, and effective communication skills help you collaborate with clinical teams and ensure accurate patient care. These combined skills are crucial for maintaining patient safety, regulatory compliance, and the integrity of diagnostic and therapeutic procedures.

What is the difference between Junior Medical Physics vs Medical Physics Assistant?

AspectJunior Medical PhysicsMedical Physics Assistant
Required CredentialsBachelor's or Master's in Medical Physics or related field; certification may be preferredTypically requires similar educational background; certification less common
Work EnvironmentHospitals, clinics, imaging centers, research facilitiesHospitals, diagnostic imaging departments, research settings
Employer & Industry UsageUsed by healthcare institutions employing medical physicistsCommonly used in hospitals supporting medical physics teams
Job FocusAssisting in medical physics tasks, equipment calibration, quality assuranceSupporting medical physicists with technical and administrative duties

Junior Medical Physics and Medical Physics Assistant roles often overlap in educational background and work environment. The main difference lies in job responsibilities, with Junior Medical Physics focusing more on technical tasks and learning, while Medical Physics Assistants support physicists with administrative and operational duties. Both roles serve as entry points into the medical physics field within healthcare settings.

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Infographic showing various Junior Medical Physics job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 78% Full Time, 15% Part Time, and 6% Contract. Highlights an 92% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 7% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $71,799 per year, or $34.5 per hour.

Medical Physicist

Siemens Healthineers

Wilmington, NC • On-site, Remote

Full-time

Re-posted 26 days ago


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Join us in pioneering breakthroughs in healthcare. For everyone. Everywhere. Sustainably.

Our inspiring and caring environment forms a global community that celebrates diversity and individuality. We encourage you to step beyond your comfort zone, offering resources and flexibility to foster your professional and personal growth, all while valuing your unique contributions.

Varian, a Siemens Healthineers Company, we bring together the world's best talent to realize our vision of a world without fear of cancer. Together, we work passionately to develop and deliver easy-to-use, efficient oncology solutions. If you want to be part of this important mission, we want to hear from you. Qualified candidates work in collaboration with the Cancer Care Leadership to ensure high quality and safe interpretation, delivery, operation, and monitoring of radiation safety policies, procedures, standards, and equipment for Radiation Oncology Services. Responsible for ensuring delivery of high-quality radiation therapy while providing staff with the proper education and training and oversight to minimize radiation exposure.Implements and abides by Customer Service Standards.Supports and implements patient safety and other safety practices as appropriate.Supports and demonstrates Family-Centered Care principles when interacting with patients and their families and with co-workers.

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Clinical Transition and Implementation Physicist - Up to 50% travel, M.S. or PhD in Medical Physics, or closely related field, required. Minimum of 2 years post-graduate physics experience in a program of similar size with computerized treatment planning and comparable computerized simulator/accelerator required. Experience with a variety of clinical radiation oncology platforms such as: Linear Accelerators, Surface Guidance, EMR and R&V systems, HDR afterloaders, Treatment Planning Systems, ionchambers, electrometers, image analysis software

Medical Physicist - Richmond, VA (Onsite) - Relocation Assistance - M.S. or PhD (preferred) in Medical Physics, or a closely related field, required. Minimum of 3+ years clinical experience in addition to a CAMPEP-accredited residency. Certification in Radiation Oncology Physics by the American Board of Radiology (ABR) orequivalent certifying body is preferred. Experience with High Dose Rate (HDR) and Stereotactic Radiosurgery (SRS) programs preferred.

Jr. Medical Physicist - Relocation Assistance - M.S. or PhD (preferred) in Medical Physics, or a closely related field, required. Minimum of 2 years clinical experience in addition to a CAMPEP-accredited residency. Certification in Radiation Oncology Physics by the American Board of Radiology (ABR) orequivalent certifying body is preferred. Experience with High Dose Rate (HDR) and Stereotactic Radiosurgery (SRS) programs preferred. Site has Ethos, Edge, Eclipse, Aria. SBRT, SRS

Medical Physicist - Myrtle Beach, SC (Onsite) - Relocation Assistance - M.S. or PhD (preferred) in Medical Physics, or a closely related field, required. Minimum of 2 years clinical experience in addition to a CAMPEP-accredited residency. Certification in Radiation Oncology Physics by the American Board of Radiology (ABR) orequivalent certifying body is preferred. Experience with High Dose Rate (HDR) and Stereotactic Radiosurgery (SRS) programs preferred. Site has two Varian TrueBeam including Hyper Arc, Hyper Sight, and Rapid Arc Dynamic along with Eclipse and ARIA.Additionally, they offer HDR and SRS capabilities.

Medical Physicist - Kingsport, TN (Onsite) - Relocation Assistance - M.S. or PhD (preferred) in Medical Physics, or a closely related field, required. Minimum of 2 years clinical experience in addition to a CAMPEP-accredited residency. Certification in Radiation Oncology Physics by the American Board of Radiology (ABR) orequivalent certifying body is preferred. Experience with High Dose Rate (HDR) and Stereotactic Radiosurgery (SRS) programs preferred. Site has two Varian TrueBeam including Hyper Arc, Hyper Sight, and Rapid Arc Dynamic along with Eclipse and ARIA.Additionally, they offer HDR and SRS capabilities.

Sr. Medical Physicist - Houston, TX (Onsite) - Relocation Assistance - M.S. or PhD (preferred) in Medical Physics, or a closely related field, required. Minimum of 3+ years clinical experience in addition to a CAMPEP-accredited residency. Certification in Radiation Oncology Physics by the American Board of Radiology (ABR) or equivalent certifying body is preferred. Experience with High Dose Rate (HDR) and Stereotactic Radiosurgery (SRS) programs preferred. Computer system administration experience with patient record and verify database applications desirable.Certification in Radiation Oncology Physics by the American Board of Radiology (ABR) or other alternative certifying body. Candidates who are not certified have to be eligible for board certification and must achieve this status within 3 years of hire.

Medical Physicist - Merrillville, IN(Onsite) - Relocation Assistance - M.S. or PhD (preferred) in Medical Physics, or a closely related field, required. Minimum of 2 years clinical experience in addition to a CAMPEP-accredited residency. Certification in Radiation Oncology Physics by the American Board of Radiology (ABR) orequivalent certifying body is preferred. Experience with High Dose Rate (HDR) and Stereotactic Radiosurgery (SRS) programs preferred. Computer system administration experience with patient record and verify database applications desirable.Certification in Radiation Oncology Physics by the American Board of Radiology (ABR) or other alternative certifying body. Candidates who are not certified have to be eligible for board certification and must achieve this status within 3 years of hire. Site has TrueBeam program supporting SBRT, HDR program, and a Gamma Knife program

Medical Physicist - Yakima, WA (Onsite) - Relocation Assistance - M.S. or PhD (preferred) in Medical Physics, or a closely related field, required. Minimum of 2 years clinical experience in addition to a CAMPEP-accredited residency. Certification in Radiation Oncology Physics by the American Board of Radiology (ABR) orequivalent certifying body is preferred. Experience with High Dose Rate (HDR) and Stereotactic Radiosurgery (SRS) programs preferred. Computer system administration experience with patient record and verify database applications desirable.Certification in Radiation Oncology Physics by the American Board of Radiology (ABR) (preferred). Candidates who are not certified have to be eligible for board certification and must achieve this status within 3 years of hire. The department is equipped with two Varian TrueBeams, Eclipse, ARIA v18, BrachyVision, Radformation, MIM, Bravos HDR, and a Phillips CT simulator. We offer a full range of treatment services including SBRT, SRS, and HDR brachytherapy with comprehensive QA tools including SunCHECK Machine, ArcCHECK, and in-Vivo dosimetry

Sr. Medical Physicist - Santa Fe, NM (Onsite) - Relocation Assistance - M.S. or PhD (preferred) in Medical Physics, or a closely related field, required. Minimum of 3+ years clinical experience in addition to a CAMPEP-accredited residency. Certification in Radiation Oncology Physics by the American Board of Radiology (ABR) orequivalent certifying body is preferred. Experience with High Dose Rate (HDR) and Stereotactic Radiosurgery (SRS) programs preferred. Computer system administration experience with patient record and verify database applications desirable.Certification in Radiation Oncology Physics by the American Board of Radiology (ABR) (preferred). Candidates who are not certified have to be eligible for board certification and must achieve this status within 3 years of hire.


Medical Physicist - Commissioning - Nationwide - $1500 Bonus (per site)- M.S. Medical Physics, or a closely related field, required. Minimum of 10 years in a physics role in Clinical Medical Physics. Certification in Radiation Oncology Physics by the American Board of Radiology (ABR). Join a great team of experienced Medical Physicists who utilize their skills to travel to new installations for Commissioning the linear accelerators, and treatment planning systems. Travel is 50-75%

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