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Medical Physicist
A Medical Physicist applies radiation physics principles to ensure the safe and accurate use of radiation in cancer treatment and diagnostic imaging, working closely with radiation oncologists and dosimetrists. They calibrate and validate treatment planning systems, run quality assurance checks on equipment, and sometimes use Monte Carlo simulation to model complex dose distributions. This role requires advanced graduate training in medical physics and board certification, and carries responsibility for regulatory compliance with radiation safety standards.
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Open Medical Physicist roles (2)
Medical Physicist
Varian Medical Systems
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Staff Physicist - Radiation Oncology
CityMD
Full-time · Clifton, NJ · $187,616 – $234,520
This role oversees the quality, safety, and clinical application of radiation therapy equipment and treatment planning in an oncology department. It suits medical physicists with board certification and hands-on experience in external beam therapy, brachytherapy, and specialized techniques who want to ensure patient safety while supporting clinicians in delivering precise radiation treatments.
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Where Medical Physicists commonly go next: Radiology Manager.
Radiology Manager
CityMD
Full-time · Yonkers, NY · $93,900 – $117,400
This role manages day-to-day operations of diagnostic imaging centers, overseeing clinical workflows, staff performance, budgets, and regulatory compliance across multiple imaging modalities. It suits radiologic technologists with leadership experience who want to move into healthcare operations and clinical management.
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Full-time · Seattle, WA · $92,902 – $120,766
This role delivers therapeutic radiation to cancer patients using linear accelerators under oncologist supervision, performing simulations, treatment planning, and daily quality assurance. The position suits radiation therapists seeking structured clinical work in an oncology setting with loan repayment support and on-call responsibilities.
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Medical Dosimetrist
Varian Medical Systems
WAS PA
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Physicist
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Radiation Therapist
AdventHealth
ADVENTHEALTH DAYTONA BEACH
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Radiation Therapist | PRN | Outpatient | Clarksville
Vanderbilt University & Medical Center
Part-time · Clarksville, TN
A Radiation Therapist delivers therapeutic radiation treatments to patients under oncologist supervision, performing daily treatments, CT simulations, and maintaining clinical records. This role suits credentialed professionals who want to provide direct patient care in an outpatient oncology setting with opportunities to mentor new staff.
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Lead statistical analysis and study design for clinical trials across therapeutic areas at a biotech company, mentoring contract statisticians and ensuring regulatory compliance. This role suits experienced biostatisticians ready to take on project leadership and contribute to process improvements in pharmaceutical development.
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Radiation Therapist Inpatient
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This inpatient radiation therapist role at Cleveland Clinic delivers radiation therapy to adult and pediatric patients in an acute care setting, including specialized techniques like Gamma Knife and brachytherapy. The position suits experienced therapists comfortable with on-call rotations, teaching students, and managing clinically urgent cases in ICU and surgical environments.
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Senior Director Oncology Biostatistics
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This role leads the biostatistics function for oncology drug development at a major pharmaceutical company, overseeing statistical strategy, regulatory submissions, and a team of statisticians across multiple compounds and clinical trials. It suits experienced biostatisticians ready to move into senior leadership with responsibility for both technical excellence and people management in a complex global organization.
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This role leads biostatistics strategy for Gilead's virology drug development programs, overseeing clinical trial design, regulatory submissions, and statistical analyses across multiple compounds. It suits experienced biostatisticians ready to manage teams and influence drug development decisions at a senior organizational level.
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