Description
Northwest Medical Physics Center (NMPC) has an immediate full-time opening for a Radiation Therapy Physicist at its Medford, Oregon clinic. The role provides clinical physics support for both external beam radiation therapy and brachytherapy, working alongside an experienced board-certified physicist.
Applicants may be certified through DABR, ABMP, or CCPM, or board eligible after graduating from a CAMPEP-approved residency. Visa assistance is available for eligible applicants.
Clinical Capabilities and Equipment
- Elekta Versa HD, equipped with BrainLab ExacTrac Dynamic and a HexaPOD six-degree-of-freedom (6DoF) couch.
- Surface-guided radiation therapy (SGRT) with optical and thermal monitoring.
- RayStation treatment planning for 3D, VMAT, SBRT, and SRS, with MOSAIQ for oncology information management.
- A dedicated gynecologic HDR brachytherapy suite using a Varian Bravos afterloader and BrachyVision planning.
- A Varian TrueBeam planned for installation in an existing vault next year.
Essential requirements: Candidates must have current HDR experience and be able to be added promptly to the facility’s radioactive materials license.
Professional Support and Development
NMPC provides vacation backup coverage, support for national meeting attendance, and professional membership dues. The clinic also has a medical physicist assistant two days per week, with plans to transition that position to a residency role in January 2028.
Physicists have opportunities to collaborate with experienced colleagues on linac commissioning and other technical projects at NMPC centers, earning additional bonus compensation for participating.
Location and Community
Medford offers whitewater rafting on the Rogue River, mountain hiking, and access to Crater Lake and Redwood National Parks. Nearby Ashland hosts the Oregon Shakespeare Festival. The surrounding area includes vineyards, orchards, and family activities such as the Children’s Museum, while the Pacific Coast is approximately a two-hour drive away.
Why Join NMPC?
NMPC is expanding and offers support and cross-coverage from a collaborative team of experienced medical physicists. Compensation packages may include negotiable sign-on bonuses and relocation allowances. NMPC’s residency program, CAMPEP approved in 2009, also provides mentoring opportunities at selected sites and through commissioning projects.
Compensation
Annual salary: $180,000–$275,000.
How to Apply
Send your CV and any questions to GreatJobs@nmpc.org and include “Medford, Oregon” in the email subject line.