Senior Medical Physicist

Siemens Healthineers

Senior medical physicist supporting Siemens Healthineers’ radiation oncology practice in Palm Springs. Calibrating treatment systems, performing dosimetry, and ensuring radiation safety and regulatory compliance.

Posted 8/4/2026full-timePalm Springs • California • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $266,850 - $366,916 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in Medical Physics with a focus on dosimetry, treatment planning, and compliance with radiation safety regulations. Proficient in developing and improving dose measurement systems and providing consultation in radiation oncology.

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M.S. Or PhD In Medical PhysicsClinical Experience In Medical PhysicsCertification In Radiation Oncology PhysicsExperience With HDR And SRS ProgramsComputer System Administration Experience

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Hard Skills

Dose Meter CalibrationDosimetry CalculationsTreatment Planning SystemsBeam Data AcquisitionPhysics Treatment Planning ReviewsAcceptance TestingShielding CalculationsDosimetry Software DevelopmentRegulatory CompliancePerformance Improvement Activities

Soft Skills

CollaborationConsultationTraining And Education

Tools & Technologies

Patient Record And Verify Database ApplicationsDosimetry SoftwarePlanning-System Software

Certifications & Qualifications

Certification In Radiation Oncology PhysicsEligibility For Board Certification

Industry Keywords

Radiation Safety RegulationsCAMPEP-Accredited ResidencyVendor Credentialing RequirementsControlled Technology ComplianceClinical Medical Physicist

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Calibrate dose meters, including dosimetric inter-comparisons for QA, and radiation equipment, including accelerator monitor unit calibration
Acquire beam data for treatment planning
Prepare data for treatment planning systems
Develop and improve dose measurement systems, protocols, and dosimetry software, including spreadsheets and databases
Ensure compliance with federal, state, and organizational radiation safety regulations
Participate in Performance Improvement activities, policies, procedures, and standards of practice
Assist with acceptance testing and commissioning of new machines and recommissioning after major maintenance
Perform individual treatment planning, dosimetry calculations, and physics treatment planning reviews
Provide physics consultation to radiation oncology personnel and radiation oncologists regarding patient care and treatment
Ensure routine verification of the department treatment planning system
Collaborate with Information Services and manage department planning-system software
Assist with planning and shielding calculations for new radiation facilities and programs
Interpret and document regulatory changes for departmental operations
Provide dosimetry checks following source changes
Assist with selection and acquisition of sources for permanent implant techniques
Participate in clinical education, training, and competency evaluations for medical physics, dosimetry, and therapy staff

Requirements

What you’ll need

Located or willing to relocate to Palm Springs, CA or surrounding area
M.S. or PhD in Medical Physics or a closely related field required
Minimum 5+ years of clinical experience in addition to a CAMPEP-accredited residency
Part I and possibly Part II ABR examinations preferred
Experience with HDR and SRS programs preferred
Computer system administration experience with patient record and verify database applications desirable
Certification in Radiation Oncology Physics by the ABR or another alternative certifying body
Non-certified candidates must be eligible for board certification and achieve certification within 3 years of hire
Must apply for and maintain relevant state licensing and/or registration as required for clinical medical physicist work
Must meet applicable vendor credentialing requirements for client-site access, which may include valid identification, criminal background checks, drug screens, immunizations, annual TB testing, and healthcare training
Must be able to work with controlled technology in accordance with US export control law

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
401(k) retirement plan
Life insurance
Long-term and short-term disability insurance
Paid parking/public transportation
Paid time off
Paid sick and safe time
Professional and personal growth resources and flexibility
Reasonable accommodations for applicants with disabilities