Senior Physicist

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

Join the transformative team at City of Hope, where we're changing lives and making a real difference in the fight against cancer, diabetes, and other life-threatening illnesses. City of Hope’s growing national system includes its Los Angeles campus, a network of clinical care locations across Southern California, a new cancer center in Orange County, California, and treatment facilities in Atlanta, Chicago and Phoenix. Our dedicated and compassionate employees are driven by a common mission: To deliver the cures of tomorrow to the people who need them today.  

City of Hope Orange County Lennar Foundation Cancer Center is home to many of the world’s best minds in preventing, treating and curing cancer. The 190,000-square-foot cancer center of the future is patient-focused, offering breakthrough research and pioneering treatments, ushering in a new era of hope for people with cancer. CLICK HERE to learn more about the Lennar Foundation Cancer Center!

We are 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, the hospital was intentionally designed with and for the community it serves.  

City of Hope Orange County Cancer Specialty Hospital is a provider-based facility of City of Hope National Medical Center, a general acute care hospital. Together, we complete the region’s most advanced and fully integrated cancer care network, expanding access to specialized expertise, innovative acute and outpatient treatments, novel clinical trials, and groundbreaking technologies.  

What You’ll Do:

·        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.

o   Software:  Aria, Eclipse, Oncentra, ViewRay, Ethos, Mobius, EPIC

o   Hardware: Varian Truebeam, Ethos, Vieway MRIDian, Elekta Flexitron, Siemens Open.go.pro, Sun Nuclear profilers, IBA 2D water tank

Your qualifications should include:

·        PhD in Physics or related field

·        5 years of clinical experience in Radiation Physics

·        ABR 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:

o   Experience in a large radiation physics program with multiple machine modalities and services

o   Eclipse and HDR experience

At City of Hope, you won’t just have a job—you’ll have a mission. You’ll contribute to groundbreaking care, collaborate with brilliant colleagues, and directly impact lives every day.

City of Hope employees pay is based on the following criteria: work experience, qualifications, and work location. City of Hope is an equal opportunity employer. To learn more about our Comprehensive Benefits, please CLICK HERE.