$223,412.80 - $271,128.00 per year Pay Transparency: The above reflects the anticipated annual salary range for this position if hired to work in New Jersey. The compensation offered to the candidate selected for the position will depend on several factors, including the candidate's educational background, skills and professional experience. Clinical Radiation Physicist – RWJBarnabas Health At RWJBarnabas Health, Clinical Radiation Physicists are an essential part of delivering exceptional cancer care through precision, innovation, and collaboration.
This role offers the opportunity to work alongside a multidisciplinary oncology team committed to advancing patient outcomes through cutting-edge technology, evidence-based practice, and clinical research. As a Clinical Radiation Physicist, you will play a critical role in ensuring the safe and accurate delivery of radiation therapy while supporting education, quality improvement, and the continued advancement of radiation oncology services.
Joining RWJBarnabas Health means becoming part of a culture dedicated to excellence, professional growth, and compassionate patient care. A typical day for a Clinical Radiation Physicist may include: Performing equipment calibration, commissioning, and acceptance testing to ensure the safe and accurate delivery of radiation therapy Conducting quality assurance for linear accelerators, treatment planning systems, brachytherapy equipment, and other radiation oncology technologies Collaborating with radiation oncologists, dosimetrists, radiation therapists, and clinical staff to develop and verify individualized treatment plans Supporting advanced treatment techniques, including 3D conformal radiation therapy (3D-CRT), IMRT, and high- and low-dose-rate brachytherapy Ensuring compliance with radiation safety regulations, accreditation standards, and licensing requirements Providing clinical physics support for daily patient treatments and special radiation procedures Participating in the development of clinical protocols and supporting patient enrollment in clinical research trials Teaching and mentoring medical physics residents, radiation oncology residents, dosimetrists, radiation therapists, and other learners through lectures and clinical education Participating in departmental quality improvement initiatives, research activities, faculty recruitment, and multidisciplinary meetings Maintaining the highest standards of patient safety, quality, and operational excellence throughout all aspects of radiation oncology services This role might be for you if: You are passionate about advancing cancer care through precision, innovation, and technology You have exceptional analytical and problem-solving skills with strong attention to detail You thrive in a collaborative, multidisciplinary clinical environment Patient safety and quality assurance are at the center of your professional practice You enjoy mentoring others and contributing to education and research You are committed to continuous learning and staying current with advancements in medical physics You communicate effectively with physicians, clinicians, and technical staff while working independently and collaboratively To be considered for this Clinical Radiation Physicist opportunity: You hold a Ph.
D. or M. S. in Medical Physics, Physics, or a related field. You are board certified or board eligible in Medical Physics.
Board-eligible candidates must be enrolled in or have completed a Medical Physics residency program. You have experience (0–10 years post-residency) in conventional radiotherapy, 3D treatment planning, IMRT, high- and low-dose-rate brachytherapy, linear accelerator operations, and special radiation therapy procedures. Candidates who have completed a CAMPEP-accredited residency program are strongly preferred.
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