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Boston, MA · On-site

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As of Jul 26, 2026, the average yearly pay for oncology 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 an Oncology Physicist?

An Oncology Physicist, also known as a Medical Physicist specializing in oncology, is a healthcare professional who applies the principles of physics to the diagnosis and treatment of cancer. They play a crucial role in radiation therapy by ensuring that radiation is delivered precisely and safely to cancer patients. Their responsibilities include calibrating and maintaining radiation equipment, developing treatment plans in collaboration with oncologists, and ensuring patient safety by monitoring radiation doses. Oncology Physicists also contribute to research and the development of new cancer treatment techniques.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as an Oncology Physicist, and why are they important?

To thrive as an Oncology Physicist, you need a solid background in medical physics, radiation therapy, and dosimetry, typically supported by a master's or doctoral degree in medical physics and board certification such as from the ABR or CCPM. Familiarity with treatment planning systems, linear accelerators, imaging modalities, and quality assurance software is essential. Strong analytical thinking, attention to detail, and effective communication skills are crucial for collaborating with oncologists and technologists and ensuring patient safety. These skills and qualifications are vital to delivering accurate cancer treatments, maintaining regulatory compliance, and optimizing patient outcomes.

How does an Oncology Physicist typically collaborate with other members of the cancer care team?

Oncology Physicists work closely with radiation oncologists, dosimetrists, and radiation therapists to ensure that patients receive safe and effective radiation treatments. They are responsible for calibrating and maintaining equipment, developing and verifying treatment plans, and conducting quality assurance procedures. Regular interdisciplinary meetings are common, where the physicist provides input on complex cases and helps troubleshoot technical challenges. Strong communication and teamwork skills are essential, as the physicist's expertise directly impacts patient outcomes and safety.
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Oncology Physicist

Oncology Physicist

Akumin

Boston, MA • On-site

Other

Posted 3 days ago

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5.6

Company rating: 5.6 out of 10

Based on 52 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

801st of 890 rated healthcare providers

Job description

The Oncology Physicist is primarily engaged in ensuring high standards in the planning /optimization, delivery and evaluation of radiation therapy and in this capacity is responsible for ensuring the accurate and consistent performance of radiological equipment and for verifying the accuracy and adequacy of treatment plans and dose calculations. The Clinical Medical Physicist also acts as the clinic's primary resource for ensuring the safe use of radiation.
Specific duties include, but are not limited to:

  • Ensures that all radiation oncology treatment, simulation machines and all sealed brachytherapy sources are correctly calibrated according to accepted protocols. Assists with the implementation of a comprehensive program for quality control of the radiation-producing equipment to assure their constant acceptable performance for patient safety and treatment efficiency.
  • Assists the Chief Physicist with determining technical specifications for selection of new equipment, supervising installation of new equipment, supervising the installation of new equipment, performing acceptance testing upon completed installation, and measuring performance parameters to ensure the accurate clinical implementation of new equipment.
  • Implements and quality assurance of appropriate procedures for the planning and delivery of radiotherapy, including technical specifications/tolerances as well as the flow of procedures entailed in the process (including supervision and QC review of treatment plans and dose calculations).
  • Manages a comprehensive system for error prevention, including a method to learn from incidents (including "near misses") with a focus on improving the process to minimize the risk of future incidents; ensures that clinical and physics procedures are subjected to a risk-informed assessment designed to minimize risks to patient and staff.
  • Servers as a resource for training and continuing education for all Radiation Oncology staff.
Position Requirements:
  • Master's Degree required.
  • Certification in Therapeutic Radiological Physics required from:
    • The American Board of Radiology or
    • The American Board of Medical Physics or
    • The Canadian College of Physics in Medicine
  • CPR Certification preferred.
  • Experience as a radiation oncology medical physicist required, including clinical experience with linac calibrations and QC, treatment planning system QC and routine use, sealed isotope therapy and radiation safety, IMRT planning and delivery, computer systems quality control, and medical physics program documentation.
  • Job may require up to 50% of local travel.
  • The COVID-19 vaccination is/may be a condition of employment.
  • All candidates who accept an offer for employment will be required to successfully complete a pre-employment background check and drug screen as a condition of employment.
Physical Requirements:
Standard Office Environment.
The employee may be exposed to radioactive isotopes, ionizing radiation, and a strong magnetic field.
  • More than 50% of the time:
    • Sit, stand, walk.
    • Repetitive movement of hands, arms and legs.
    • See, speak and hear to be able to communicate with patients.
  • Less than 50% of the time:
    • Stoop, kneel or crawl.
    • Climb and balance.
    • Carry and lift (ability to move non-ambulatory patients from a sitting or lying position for transfer or to exam).
Standard Office Environment.
The employee may be exposed to radioactive isotopes, ionizing radiation, and a strong magnetic field.
  • More than 50% of the time:
    • Sit, stand, walk.
    • Repetitive movement of hands, arms and legs.
    • See, speak and hear to be able to communicate with patients.
  • Less than 50% of the time:
    • Stoop, kneel or crawl.
    • Climb and balance.
    • Carry and lift (ability to move non-ambulatory patients from a sitting or lying position for transfer or to exam).

Akumin Operating Corp. and its divisions are an equal opportunity employer and we believe in strength through diversity. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to, among other things, age, race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity & expression, status as a protected veteran, or disability.

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