Senior Physicist

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

Are you ready to be part of a team that’s transforming cancer care and changing lives? Join City of Hope, a nationally recognized leader in the fight against cancer, diabetes, and other life-threatening diseases. Our rapidly expanding system spans our Los Angeles campus, multiple clinical care locations across Southern California, a new cancer center in Orange County, and treatment facilities in Atlanta, Chicago, and Phoenix. Every day, our dedicated team works with a shared mission: to deliver the cures of tomorrow to the people who need them today.

We are seeking a full-time, Board-Certified Medical Physicist to join our dynamic team at City of Hope – Upland. You will be part of a thriving community of over 20 Medical Physicists across Southern California, including Duarte and Irvine. Nestled at the base of the breathtaking San Gabriel Mountains, our Upland site offers unparalleled access to City of Hope’s advanced cancer care, clinical trials, genetic counseling, and specialized radiation oncology treatments. Here, you’ll find the resources and support to grow both clinically and in research, while making a tangible impact on patient care every day.

What You’ll Do:

• Lead advanced radiation treatment planning including dose calculations, plan optimization, 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 Record & Verify System, Eclipse Treatment Planning System v.15+

  • Hardware: Varian Truebeam v.4.1

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

• Note: For candidates with <5 years of experiences, we may consider applicants for a Physicist role; the pay range for this is: $94.04/hr - $122.72/hr - $151.04/hr). Please apply under Req#10034207 - Physicist as well. 

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 .