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Board eligible or board certified in diagnostic medical physics or nuclear medical physics or therapeutic medical physics from the American Board of Radiology (ABR) of medical health physics from the ...

ACR accreditation programs (CT, mammography, MRI, ultrasound, nuclear medicine/PET, as applicable ... Medical physics residents (as applicable) * Technologists and other clinical staff (e.g., modality ...

A Medical Physicist is responsible for using and applying accepted principles and protocols of ... Nuclear medicine audits * Occupational radiation exposure monitoring * Survey meter calibration

A Medical Physicist is responsible for using and applying accepted principles and protocols of ... Nuclear medicine audits * Occupational radiation exposure monitoring * Survey meter calibration

A Medical Physicist is responsible for using and applying accepted principles and protocols of ... Nuclear medicine audits * Occupational radiation exposure monitoring * Survey meter calibration

The Medical Physicist is expected to work with a high degree of initiative and independent judgment ... Experience preferred in nuclear medicine and radiology equipment calibration, quality, radiation ...

Medical Physicist

Austin, TX · On-site

$140 - $200/hr

Previous Nuclear Medicine / PET / CT physicist experience Equal employment opportunity employer ... medical conditions, lactation, breastfeeding, national origin, citizenship, age, disability ...

Associate Medical Physicist

New York, NY · On-site

$101K - $175K/yr

The Associate Medical Physicist is a junior level position who works under the supervision of a ... US Nuclear Regulatory Commission Title 10 of the Code of Federal Regulations * US Department of ...

The Medical Physicist is expected to work with a high degree of initiative and independent judgment ... Experience preferred in nuclear medicine and radiology equipment calibration, quality, radiation ...

Medical Physicist credentialed from the Texas Board of Licensure for Professional Medical ... Previous Nuclear Medicine / PET / CT physicist experience Life at Ascension: Where purpose meets ...

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How much do nuclear medical physicist jobs pay per year?

As of Aug 23, 2026, the average yearly pay for nuclear medical physicist in the United States is $94,805.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $59,000.00 and $112,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a nuclear medical physicist?

A Nuclear Medical Physicist is a healthcare professional who specializes in the application of radiation and imaging techniques for diagnosing and treating diseases. They ensure the safe and effective use of radioactive materials and advanced imaging technologies, such as PET and SPECT scans. Their responsibilities include quality control, radiation safety, equipment calibration, and collaborating with physicians to optimize imaging and therapy procedures. They work in hospitals, research institutions, and regulatory agencies to enhance patient care while adhering to strict safety protocols.

What does a nuclear medical physicist do?

A Nuclear Medical Physicist in a clinical setting is responsible for ensuring the accurate and safe administration of radiation in diagnostic imaging or therapy, performing routine quality assurance checks on equipment, and calibrating imaging devices and treatment planning systems. They collaborate closely with radiologists, nuclear medicine physicians, and technologists to develop or refine protocols and to troubleshoot technical issues. Additional tasks may include patient-specific dosimetry calculations, radiation safety training for staff, and maintaining documentation for regulatory compliance. The role is dynamic and requires balancing hands-on technical duties with advisory and educational responsibilities within a healthcare team.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a nuclear medical physicist?

To thrive as a Nuclear Medical Physicist, you need a deep understanding of physics, radiation safety, and medical imaging or radiation therapy, typically supported by an advanced degree in medical physics and board certification (e.g., ABR or CCPM). Proficiency with dosimetry software, radiation detection instruments, and hospital information systems is crucial. Exceptional analytical skills, teamwork, and the ability to communicate complex technical concepts to clinical staff are important soft skills in this field. These abilities ensure precise and safe patient treatments, effective collaboration across multidisciplinary teams, and compliance with stringent healthcare regulations.

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Infographic showing various Nuclear Medical Physicist job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 77% Full Time, 15% Part Time, and 7% Contract. Highlights an 89% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 10% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $94,805 per year, or $45.6 per hour.

Radiation Therapy Medical Physicist

Cape Fox SS

WA

$215K - $226K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Re-posted 28 days ago


Job description

Cape Fox Concentric Methods, LLC is accepting resumes for a Radiation Therapy Medical Physicist. The physicist will provide radiation therapy physics and other support services as required by the Department of Radiology at Madigan Army Medical Center, Joint Base Lewis McChord.Clinical experience with total body photon irradiation (TBI), total skin electron irradiation (TSE); low dose rate (LDR) and high dose rate (HDR) brachytherapy modalities, intensity modulated radiotherapy (IMRT), image-guided radiotherapy (IGRT), stereotactic body radiation therapy (SBRT), stereotactic radiosurgery (SRS), and real-time position management (RPM). The salary range (or hiring range) for this exempt position has been established at: $215,000

to $226,720. This salary range represents the company's good faith and reasonable estimate of the range of possible compensation at the time of posting. In addition, we offer a variety of benefits including company holidays, paid time off, health insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, life and disability insurance, tuition reimbursement, as well as 401K with company match.

This job will be posted until filled or withdrawn. Responsibilities: Clinical experience with acceptance testing and commissioning of a dual-photon and multiple-electron energy linear accelerator with multi-leaf collimator (MLC) and electronic portal imaging device (EPID) capable of both IGRT and IMRT. Shall have clinical experience with acceptance testing and commissioning of a three-dimensional (3D) treatment planning system (TPS) capable of producing IGRT, IMRT, and brachytherapy plans.

Shall have experience with routine quality assurance / performance testing equipment (ion chambers, diodes, film, TLD, etc.) and techniques necessary to verify the accuracy and reproducibility of contemporary 3D, IGRT, IMRT, and brachytherapy-based treatments and equipment, to include daily, monthly, and annual testing in accordance with current American Association of Physicists in Medicine (AAPM) recommendations. Shall have experience with Varian Aria, Eclipse, Pinnacle, Ray Station, and Varian Variseed treatment planning systems. Required to provide documentation certifying health requirements such as immunizations, annual vaccinations, medical testing, and physical examination when required

Currently proficient in clinical radiation therapy physics technology and other support services, demonstrated by active practice of at least 12 months within the last two years. Cape Fox Corporation, its subsidiaries, and affiliates provide equal employment opportunities to all persons and prohibit employment decisions on the basis of race, religion, color, creed, national origin, sex, age, disability, political affiliation, protected veteran status, or sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law. Cape Fox Corporation, its subsidiaries, and affiliates offer preference to Cape Fox Corporation Shareholders, descendants, and other Native Americans pursuant to Public Law 100-241.Possess a graduate degree in Physics, Medical Physics, or related field from a university accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Medical Physics Education Programs, Inc, (CAMPEP)

Board eligible or board certified in diagnostic medical physics or nuclear medical physics or therapeutic medical physics from the American Board of Radiology (ABR) of medical health physics from the American Board of Medical Physics (ABMP). Current professional medical physicist license in one of the fifty states, District of Columbia, the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, Guam or the Virgin Islands. Maintain a current, active, valid and unrestricted license to practice medical physics.

Basic Life Support Certification required. Shall posse five years of recent clinical therapeutic radiological physics experience within the last 6 years prior to contract execution. Shall be currently proficient in clinical radiation therapy physics technology and other support services, demonstrated by active practice of at least 12 months within the last two years.

Shall have clinical experience with total body photon Must be a US Citizen. Must have authorization to work in the United States as defined by the Immigration Reform Act of 1986.Possess a graduate degree in Physics, Medical Physics, or related field from a university accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Medical Physics Education Programs, Inc, (CAMPEP). Board eligible or board certified in diagnostic medical physics or nuclear medical physics or therapeutic medical physics from the American Board of Radiology (ABR) of medical health physics from the American Board of Medical Physics (ABMP)

Current professional medical physicist license in one of the fifty states, District of Columbia, the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, Guam or the Virgin Islands. Maintain a current, active, valid and unrestricted license to practice medical physics. Basic Life Support Certification required.

Shall posse five years of recent clinical therapeutic radiological physics experience within the last 6 years prior to contract execution. Shall be currently proficient in clinical radiation therapy physics technology and other support services, demonstrated by active practice of at least 12 months within the last two years. Shall have clinical experience with total body photon Must be a US Citizen.

Must have authorization to work in the United States as defined by the Immigration Reform Act of 1986.