Senior Physicist

Senior Physicist – Radiation Oncology (Exempt status) (Irvine, CA)

City of Hope is seeking a full‑time, Board‑Certified Medical Physicist to join our dynamic team at City of Hope – Irvine. You will be part of a thriving community of over 20 Medical Physicists across Southern California, including Irvine. Seamlessly connected to the Lennar Foundation Cancer Center.

• Lead advanced radiation treatment planning including dose calculations, plan optimization, radiation protection, and rigorous quality assurance to ensure safe, effective, and patient‑specific therapies.
• Collaborate seamlessly with a multidisciplinary team—radiation oncologists, dosimetrists, therapists, and other clinical staff—demonstrating exceptional communication skills to ensure clear documentation, coordinated workflows, and superior patient care.
• Leverage state‑of‑the‑art technology to design, implement, and optimize precise cancer treatment solutions, maintaining the highest standards of safety and clinical effectiveness.
• Software:
  Aria, Eclipse, Oncentra, View Ray, Ethos, Mobius, EPIC
• Hardware:
  Varian Truebeam, Ethos, Vieway MRIDian, Elekta Flexitron, Siemens Open.go.pro, Sun Nuclear profilers, IBA 2D water tank

• PhD in Physics or related field.
• 5+ years of clinical experience in Radiation Physics.
• A  or ACMP certification (or eligibility, with certification within 2 years of hire).
• Strong team player with excellent communication skills—you’ll thrive in a collaborative, patient‑focused environment, working closely with colleagues to ensure every patient receives the best care possible.
• Highly preferred:
  Experience in a large radiation physics program with multiple machine modalities and services.
• Highly preferred:
  Eclipse and HDR experience.

City of Hope is an equal‑opportunity employer. Comprehensive benefits are available for employees.