Job Title: Lead Physicist
Location: Newport News, VA (On-site)
Job Type: Full-Time, Permanent
Relocation: Available
Compensation: Based on experience (Bonus Eligible)
About the Opportunity
We are seeking a highly experienced and motivated Lead Medical Physicist to join a progressive and collaborative team in Newport News, Virginia. This position offers the chance to work in a technologically advanced environment while driving clinical excellence and innovation in radiation oncology. The ideal candidate has at least 5 years of experience, is ABR-certified, and demonstrates deep knowledge of stereotactic radiosurgery (SRS) and Gamma Knife technologies.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide direct physics consultation with radiation oncologists and neurosurgeons.
- Design treatment plans for stereotactic programs including SRS and SBRT.
- Oversee patient-specific QA processes and all SBRT/SRS simulations and treatments.
- Coordinate imaging, calibration, quality control, and regulatory compliance activities.
- Perform quality assurance for radiation oncology equipment including:
- Eclipse Treatment Planning
- Varian EDGE Linacs
- Elekta Gamma Knife (Icon / Esprit)
- Siemens CT Simulator
- Sun Nuclear QA tools
- Lead or support performance improvement initiatives in compliance with state and federal regulations.
- Mentor junior physicists and support clinical leadership.
- Contribute to operational efficiency, budgeting, and quality improvement.
Qualifications
- Minimum 5 years of clinical medical physics experience in radiation therapy.
- ABR certification (or Part 2 completion with path to certification).
- Extensive experience with Elekta Gamma Knife Icon (Esprit experience a plus).
- Proficiency in SRS, SBRT, QA, and advanced imaging protocols.
- Strong communication and leadership abilities.
Technology Environment
- Varian Edge linac w/ 6DoF couch
- Elekta Gamma Knife Icon (Esprit upgrade pending)
- Eclipse 16.0, ARIA, Mosaiq, Epic EMRs
- Siemens CT Simulator
- Sun Nuclear QA Systems
Benefits
- Sign-on bonus (based on experience)
- Full suite of health, dental, vision, life & disability insurance
- 401(k) + profit-sharing
- Paid time off and company holidays
- Relocation assistance
- Professional development and certification support
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $220,000.00 - $300,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Relocation assistance
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- Day shift
Application Question(s):
- Are you a U.S. Citizen or Green Card holder?
- How many years of experience do you have with stereotactic radiosurgery (SRS)?
- Which of the following platforms are you proficient with?
Eclipse / ARIA / Mosaiq / Siemens CT / Varian Linacs / All / None
- What is your expected annual salary or hourly rate?
- Are you currently interviewing elsewhere? Do you have any Offers in hand? please mention.
- How many years of experience in Quality Assurance do you have?
- Do you have experience with Elekta Gamma Knife Icon systems?
- Are you ABR Certified?
- What is your level of experience with Gamma Knife stereotactic radiosurgery? *
No experience
Basic knowledge only
Moderate experience (1-4 years)
Extensive experience (5+ years)
- Are you based in Newport News, VA or Are you willing to relocate to Newport News, Virginia for this position?
- When are you available to receive a hiring team call? Provide two time slots in the next 2 days.
- Please provide your regular email address and phone number.
- Are you based nearby Newport News, Virginia or willing to relocate to Newport News, Virginia for this position?
Education:
- Master's (Required)
Work Location: On the road
