Board-Certified Medical Physicist (ABR Therapeutic) - Radiation Oncology
About the Opportunity
Engaged Headhunters has been retained by an established radiation oncology program in Coastal Virginia (Hampton Roads / Virginia Beach) to recruit a Board-Certified Therapeutic Medical Physicist (DABR).
Working alongside a collaborative team of radiation oncologists, Certified Medical Dosimetrists (CMDs), and ARRT(T) radiation therapists, you will oversee clinical radiation physics, linear accelerator QA (TG-142 / TG-51), stereotactic radiosurgery (SRS/SBRT), and high-dose-rate (HDR) brachytherapy with a sustainable patient load and strong physics peer backup.
Compensation & Benefits
- Base Compensation: $245,000 to $295,000 annualized base salary (commensurate with ABR certification and years of post-residency clinical experience)
- Sign-On & Relocation: $20,000 sign-on / relocation package available
- Schedule: Monday through Friday clinical schedule with shared physics coverage and hybrid remote chart-check flexibility
- Benefits: Full medical, dental, vision, 401(k)/403(b) retirement match, 4+ weeks PTO, paid AAPM/ABR maintenance dues, and $4,000 annual CME allowance
Core Clinical Physics Responsibilities
- Machine QA & Calibration: Direct monthly and annual linear accelerator quality assurance per AAPM TG-142 and reference dosimetry calibration per TG-51 on Varian TrueBeam platforms.
- Advanced Treatment Planning & Chart Checks: Perform initial, weekly, and final physics plan evaluations and patient-specific IMRT/VMAT QA in Varian Eclipse / ARIA.
- Stereotactic & Brachytherapy Oversight: Serve as Authorized Medical Physicist (AMP) for HDR brachytherapy and provide direct physics coverage for SRS and SBRT treatments.
- Radiation Safety & Regulatory Compliance: Maintain state radiation protection compliance, NRC/agreement-state RAM license adherence, and ACR/APEx accreditation standards.
Required Qualifications
- Education: Master's or Doctoral (Ph.D. / DMP) degree in Medical Physics or a closely related physical science from a CAMPEP-accredited graduate program and residency.
- Certification: Active American Board of Radiology (ABR) certification in Therapeutic Medical Physics (DABR).
- Technical Systems: Hands-on clinical proficiency with Varian TrueBeam linear accelerators, Eclipse Treatment Planning System, ARIA OIS, and Sun Nuclear / Portal Dosimetry QA hardware.
Confidential Inquiries
All inquiries are handled confidentially by Engaged Headhunters. Your current employer is never contacted without your explicit permission.
What Happens Next
- Submit your confidential application in under 2 minutes with no account required.
- A recruiter review of your background by Engaged Headhunters happens within 1 to 2 business days.
- We walk through scope, compensation, and the client team before introducing you directly to the hiring organization.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the base compensation for this Board-Certified Medical Physicist role?
Base compensation is $245,000 to $295,000 per year, as stated in the compensation section above.
Is my application confidential?
Yes. All inquiries are handled confidentially by Engaged Headhunters, and your current employer is never contacted without your explicit permission.