Chief Medical Physicist

Logan Health•Kalispell, MT

23h

About The Position

Chief Medical Physicist Define the Standard. Guide the Science. Shape What’s Next. At Logan Health’s Radiation Oncology program, we are advancing cancer care through precision, innovation, and accountability. We are seeking a Chief Medical Physicist to provide clinical, technical, and strategic oversight for the Physics Program. Our Mission: Quality, compassionate care for all. Our Vision: Reimagine health care through connection, service and innovation. Our Core Values: Be Kind | Trust and Be Trusted | Work Together | Strive for Excellence. This role establishes clear clinical authority for medical physics practice. It is accountable for quality, safety, regulatory compliance, technology direction, and professional standards across the department. If you want meaningful influence over how a program operates and grows, this is that opportunity. Advanced Technology. Real Impact. You will oversee all clinical medical physics services, including external beam radiation therapy, HDR brachytherapy, stereotactic radiosurgery, imaging systems, and treatment planning operations. You will lead comprehensive QA programs, oversee complex and high risk plan review, and maintain the integrity of treatment planning and delivery systems. You will develop and maintain workflows aligned with AAPM recommendations and national best practices. Our program includes Varian Aria and Eclipse, TrueBeam, HDR, and Siemens CT Simulator You will guide acceptance testing, commissioning, validation, and implementation of new or upgraded systems. This is hands on clinical authority combined with program level influence. Vendor Leadership and Technology Strategy A defining function of this position is overseeing vendor relationships and contracting. You will: Lead evaluation, selection, negotiation, and contracting for radiation therapy equipment and technology platforms Oversee vendor service agreements and performance expectations Serve as the primary technical liaison between vendors, clinical teams, IT, and executive leadership Support capital acquisition planning and long range technology strategy You will influence how the program invests and evolves. Regulatory and Accreditation Confidence You will serve as the physics lead for NRC and state regulatory compliance, inspections, audits, and corrective action planning. You will support or function in the Radiation Safety Officer capacity as applicable and maintain compliance with radioactive materials licensing and radiation safety programs. You will guide accreditation readiness, support clinical trial physics requirements, and oversee protocol specific QA and credentialing. Your leadership strengthens structure and technical credibility. Clinical Oversight and Standards You will oversee the clinical aspects of dosimetry work, ensuring accuracy, safety, and consistency in treatment planning. You will set standards for clinical performance, guide workflow expectations, and serve as the senior technical resource for physicians and leadership. This role provides clinical oversight of physics practice while maintaining direct engagement in complex cases.

Requirements

ABR board certified Medical Physicist
At least five years of clinical experience in Radiation Oncology
Demonstrated leadership experience and the ability to guide complex clinical operations
Direct experience with: Regulatory inspections and radiation safety programs
Commissioning and acceptance testing
Clinical trial QA and accreditation processes
Capital equipment planning
Overseeing vendor relationships and contracting
Confident in leading interdisciplinary discussions, setting standards, and creating accountability
Combine deep technical expertise with clear communication and sound judgment

Responsibilities

Oversee all clinical medical physics services, including external beam radiation therapy, HDR brachytherapy, stereotactic radiosurgery, imaging systems, and treatment planning operations.
Lead comprehensive QA programs, oversee complex and high risk plan review, and maintain the integrity of treatment planning and delivery systems.
Develop and maintain workflows aligned with AAPM recommendations and national best practices.
Guide acceptance testing, commissioning, validation, and implementation of new or upgraded systems.
Lead evaluation, selection, negotiation, and contracting for radiation therapy equipment and technology platforms
Oversee vendor service agreements and performance expectations
Serve as the primary technical liaison between vendors, clinical teams, IT, and executive leadership
Support capital acquisition planning and long range technology strategy
Serve as the physics lead for NRC and state regulatory compliance, inspections, audits, and corrective action planning.
Support or function in the Radiation Safety Officer capacity as applicable and maintain compliance with radioactive materials licensing and radiation safety programs.
Guide accreditation readiness, support clinical trial physics requirements, and oversee protocol specific QA and credentialing.
Oversee the clinical aspects of dosimetry work, ensuring accuracy, safety, and consistency in treatment planning.
Set standards for clinical performance, guide workflow expectations, and serve as the senior technical resource for physicians and leadership.