Medical Physicist-Faculty

Job Listing ID:

4496383

Job Title:

Medical Physicist-Faculty Application Deadline:

Open Until Filled

Job Location:

Portland

Date Posted:

05/22/2026

Hours Worked Per Week:

40

Shift:

Day Shift Duration of Job:

Either Full or Part Time, more than 6 months You may contact this employer directly. (Obtain the contact information to print or add to your jobs.)

Job Summary:

Medical Physicist- Faculty US-OR-Portland Requisition ID:

2026-38912

Position Category:

Faculty/Provider

Job Type:

Faculty

Position Type:

Regular Full-Time

Posting Department:

Radiation Medicine

Posting Salary Range:

Dependent on rank and experience

Posting FTE:

1.00

Posting Schedule:

Monday - Friday

HR Mission:

School of Medicine

Drug Testable:

Yes Department Overview The Department of Radiation Medicine at Oregon Health & Science University is seeking a board-certified or board-eligible faculty medical physicist. This appointee will join a team of 15 physicists and 10 dosimetrists, plus trainees. Successful candidates are expected to contribute to the clinical, research, and educational missions of the physics section, Department, and School of Medicine. Reporting to the Vice Chair & Director of Physics, the appointee will provide technical expertise and clinical support in patient treatment planning, therapy machine/radioactive sources calibration, radiation safety, and new technology research and clinical implementation. The appointee must have a strong clinical background, excellent communication skills, and a strong interest in academic medical physics. Teaching responsibilities include the OHSU Clinical Medical Physics and physician residency programs, developing and teaching within the OHSU Medical Physics graduate courses, and supervising MS and PhD students' research. Function/Duties of Position The duties of this position are consistent with AAPM PP 1-J and MPPG 10.

a and include:

Responsible for the systematic measurement, documentation, and assurance of the physical and dosimetric aspects of all radioactive sources and/or radiation producing equipment used in Radiation Medicine. Performs acceptance testing and commissioning of all treatment-related equipment. This includes calibration of all radiation producing sources and maintenance of all information for their appropriate use. Maintains a comprehensive quality assurance program that ensures patients are provided tumor localization, radiation treatment, and dose distributions as prescribed. This includes assurance of the accuracy of treatment unit parameters. In collaboration with team, responsible for the development of treatment plans, acquisition and storage of data for treatment plans, calculation of dose distributions and machine settings for treatment delivery. Provides consultation to the Radiation Oncologist, and translates the desired treatment plan into a set of instructions for radiation therapists to execute. Participates and becomes competent in the physics support for Brachytherapy. Ensures that all local and national regulations and a Equal employment opportunity, including veterans and individuals with disabilities.

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Job Classification:

Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists Access our statewide or regional occupation report for more information about wages, employment outlooks, skills, training programs, related occupations, and more. Compensation

Salary:

Not Provided Job Requirements

Experience Required:

 At least 1 year

Education Required:

High School Diploma/GED

Minimum Age:

N/A Gender:

N/A