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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$150K - $180K *

Transform the clinical sales landscape by leading a regional team to drive utilization growth, enhance patient treatment metrics, and foster cross-functional collaboration for commercial success in in...

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3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$80K - $95K *

Join us to lead comprehensive audits and compliance reviews, ensuring adherence to federal and state regulations while enhancing operational effectiveness across various departments. Drive risk assess...

Galveston, TXRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Hospitals & Medical Centers

$150K - $180K *

Shape the future of oncology by leading biologics process development and manufacturing. Collaborate across teams to ensure compliance and quality in clinical-stage products, while mentoring scientist...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$110K - $130K *

Lead the charge in driving sales strategy for the CT product line across the Ohio Valley. Cultivate relationships, maximize revenue, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance market share...

United StatesRemote

5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$500K+*

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Florida, USRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$110K - $130K *

Champion the development of innovative modeling capabilities to enhance our advanced simulation framework, collaborating with engineers to integrate numerical methods and apply machine learning for mo...

Seattle, WARemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Staffing

$110K - $130K *

Advance your career by driving business development in clinical research and medical imaging. Build strategic client relationships, identify new opportunities, and contribute to innovative healthcare...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$100K - $120K *

Lead the charge in generating sales revenue and executing strategic plans to achieve annual goals. Collaborate with teams to enhance customer relationships and provide solutions through product demons...

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2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$82K - $131K *

Engage in regulatory leadership for complex, federally regulated clinical trials. Oversee study start-up, compliance, and mentoring while ensuring adherence to federal regulations and best practices f...

Connecticut, USRemote

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Education, Government & Non-Profit

$250K - $360K *

Lead the charge in advancing oncology diagnostics by engaging community oncologists, driving medical strategy, and executing initiatives across a defined region in this impactful, field-based leadersh...

United StatesRemote

4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$110K - $135K *

Accelerate progress at the forefront of regulatory operations, leading a dedicated team to ensure timely, compliant submissions and maintenance of Investigator Site Files, while driving process improv...

San Antonio, TXRemote

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$177K - $243K *

Manage legal support for federal contracts, guiding teams on compliance, risk, and negotiations. Drive contract administration and develop solutions for complex agreements in the healthcare sector, en...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$350K - $500K *

Support our remote team by providing expert diagnostic radiology services. Engage in interpreting various imaging modalities, ensuring high-quality patient care without evening or overnight shifts. Jo...

Texas, USRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$88K - $139K *

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3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$182K - $330K *

Lead the sales efforts of advanced imaging products, maximizing revenue and market presence while collaborating with clinical and sales teams to enhance performance and expand client partnerships in d...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$140K - $165K *

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Washington, DCRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Education, Government & Non-Profit

$115K - $130K *

Unlock potential by driving data analysis and interpreting clinical trial results. Collaborate with stakeholders, ensure statistical integrity, and contribute to innovative methodologies in biostatist...

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Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$110K - $130K *

Grow your career by optimizing clinical applications, enhancing radiology workflows, and collaborating with healthcare teams nationwide to ensure seamless operations and technical support across syste...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Hospitals & Medical Centers

$107K - $147K *

Empower your career by managing complex imaging equipment projects, fostering key relationships, and ensuring timely delivery and installation across healthcare environments. Drive success through eff...

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2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$160K - $200K *

Champion regulatory strategy and submissions for clinical-stage radiopharmaceutical programs. Collaborate cross-functionally to ensure compliance and quality in regulatory communications, while leadin...

Cambridge, MARemote

3 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$85K - $100K *

Empower compliance excellence by leading audits, risk assessments, and investigations. Collaborate with teams to ensure adherence to healthcare regulations and promote ethical practices while adapting...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$150K - $180K *

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San Francisco, CARemote

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$159K - $218K *

Drive strategic growth by leading national accounts and fostering executive relationships. Collaborate across teams to enhance customer engagement and market share, while executing comprehensive accou...

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2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$85K - $165K *

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3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$165K - $228K *

Lead and empower a dynamic product management team, driving strategy, commercialization, and market engagement for innovative healthcare solutions while fostering collaboration across global business...

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1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

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.