Explore Medical Physicist Jobs

Medical physicists apply physics to healthcare, helping clinicians use radiation and imaging technologies safely and effectively. Their work supports the diagnosis and treatment of patients while advancing the performance and quality of medical equipment. Explore vetted Medical Physicist opportunities on Ladders, including roles with salaries of $100,000 or more.

What Medical Physicists Do

Responsibilities vary by specialty and employer. Medical physicists may oversee radiation therapy equipment, verify treatment plans, calibrate imaging systems, assess radiation safety, and help ensure that clinical technologies meet rigorous quality standards. They often collaborate with physicians, engineers, technicians, and healthcare administrators.

Common Medical Physics Specialties

Career paths can focus on radiation oncology, diagnostic imaging, nuclear medicine, health physics, or medical device research and development. In hospitals and cancer centers, physicists may concentrate on treatment planning and equipment quality assurance. In industry or research settings, they may develop and evaluate new technologies, methods, and safety practices.

Qualifications and Career Growth

Many clinical positions require graduate-level education in medical physics or a related field, along with residency training and professional certification appropriate to the role and jurisdiction. Employers may also seek experience with specialized equipment, radiation protection, regulatory standards, and clinical quality systems. Senior opportunities can include lead physicist, department director, research leader, or industry specialist roles.

Find Medical Physicist Jobs on Ladders

Use Ladders to explore vetted professional opportunities with compensation of $100,000 or more. Compare roles by specialty, employer, location, and seniority to find a Medical Physicist position that fits your expertise and career goals.

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

  • What does a medical physicist do?question toggle

    A medical physicist applies physics principles to healthcare. Depending on their specialty, they may support radiation therapy, medical imaging, radiation safety, equipment performance, clinical quality assurance, or technology research.

  • Where do medical physicists work?question toggle

    Medical physicists work in hospitals, cancer centers, diagnostic imaging departments, universities, research organizations, government agencies, and medical technology companies.

  • What qualifications are typically required for medical physicist jobs?question toggle

    Requirements depend on the role and location. Clinical positions commonly require graduate-level education in medical physics or a related discipline, and may require residency training, certification, or other professional credentials.

  • What specialties are available in medical physics?question toggle

    Common areas include radiation oncology, diagnostic imaging, nuclear medicine, health physics, and medical technology research and development.

  • Can medical physicists find jobs paying $100,000 or more?question toggle

    Yes. Compensation varies with specialty, experience, location, employer, and seniority. Ladders features vetted professional jobs with salaries of $100,000 or more, including opportunities for qualified medical physicists.