Junior Proton Physicist- days

Carilion Clinic•Roanoke, VA

4d•Onsite

About The Position

Carilion Clinic is seeking a medical physicist to support proton therapy in its new, state-of-the-art Cancer Center. This role is focused on proton therapy as the program ramps up, with potential integration into the larger therapy department over time. The clinic is in the early stages of assessment and budgeting for proton therapy RTP, QA, and treatment device needs. New hires will play an active role in the adoption of proton therapy. The Physics Department team consists of 6 physicists (therapy and diagnostic), 3 dosimetrists, 2 physics assistants, and a LINAC engineer. The department supports the Radiation Oncology Department, physicians, Y90 infusions, GammaTile implants, a theranostics program, and leads radiation safety throughout the 7-hospital system. The new Cancer Center is scheduled to open for patient treatments in January 2028, with proton therapy to follow. Roanoke offers a favorable cost of living and abundant outdoor recreation and entertainment options.

Requirements

Master’s degree in Medical Physics, Radiological Physics, or a closely related field required.
No prior experience required.
Certification by the American Board of Radiology (ABR) in Diagnostic Medical Physics, Therapeutic Medical Physics, or Nuclear Medical Physics must be obtained within five 5 years of hire.
Ability to apply medical physics principles to support radiation safety, equipment performance, and clinical quality across diagnostic, therapeutic, and nuclear medicine environments.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
Ability to exercise sound professional judgment.
Effective verbal and written communication skills to collaborate with multidisciplinary clinical teams.
Ability to work independently within established guidelines while maintaining confidentiality required.

Responsibilities

Conducts radiation safety and performance surveys of radiation-producing equipment used in diagnostic radiology, nuclear medicine, and radiation oncology.
Performs quality control testing and supports quality assurance programs for radiation-producing and radiation-measuring equipment.
Provides medical physics services required by regulatory and accrediting agencies, including NRC, Joint Commission, and applicable state and federal entities.
Supports clinical radiological physics needs across Diagnostic Radiology, Nuclear Medicine, and Radiation Oncology.
Participates in departmental development initiatives, research, and quality improvement projects as assigned.
Provides education and in-service training in radiation safety and medical physics concepts to clinical and technical staff as requested.
Maintains accurate documentation of physics activities, testing results, and compliance records.
Supports departmental initiatives related to radiation safety, clinical quality, and regulatory compliance.