Medical Director of Physics - Radiation Oncology

Overview Northwest Permanente (NWP) is the largest multispecialty medical group in Oregon and southwest Washington with 1,500+ physicians and 300+ administrative professionals caring for 615,000+ Kaiser Permanente members. Northwest Permanente is owned and led by physicians who earn competitive salaries, without income based on providing individual services. Our medical group comprises board-certified physicians across 50+ specialties. Northwest Permanente, P.C. is seeking a Board-Certified Medical Physicist to serve as Chief of Physics for our expanding Radiation Oncology program. This leadership role oversees all clinical physics operations within a collaborative, high-performing multidisciplinary team. This is a unique opportunity for a visionary leader to shape the future of cancer care within one of the nation's largest integrated health systems. About the Program:

• 9 Radiation Oncologists, 5 Physicists, 7 Dosimetrists, 19 Therapists
• 4 Varian TrueBeam linacs (HDMLC & Millennium, 6DOF couches, ExacTrac Dynamic, Surface systems)
• ARIA/Eclipse, Brainlab Elements
• Active SRS/SBRT and HDR brachytherapy programs
• Ongoing expansion: 5th linac, orthovoltage (Xstrahl), second CT simulator

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and oversee all clinical physics activities and QA/QC programs
• Supervise physics staff and support dosimetry and treatment planning
• Provide clinical expertise in SRS/SBRT, VMAT, IGRT, IMRT, and HDR
• Guide equipment selection, commissioning, and maintenance
• Drive strategic planning and technology implementation both in the NW and national Kaiser system

What You Can Expect: An experienced support staff Access to a physician-friendly advanced Epic EMR Opportunities for leadership positions within the medical group if desired Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) eligibility Minimum Requirements: ABR Board Certification (or equivalent) in Therapeutic Medical Physics Minimum 5 years of clinical experience in Radiation Oncology Strong experience with Varian platforms (TrueBeam, ARIA/Eclipse) and Brainlab SRS/SBRT commissioning and HDR experience preferred Proven leadership and communication skills We Provide You: Generous automatic employer-funded pension and retirement contributions totaling 21% of clinician eligible earnings with additional employee contribution optional Competitive compensation that is not based on fee-for-service model Pathway for physicians to become shareholders of Northwest Permanente Paid annual education leave + annual education allowance Comprehensive benefits including largely employer-funded medical, dental insurance premiums, life insurance, and paid leave Complete professional liability coverage provided at no cost, 100% reimbursement for obtaining and maintaining board certification, continuing medical education reimbursement, and in-house CME opportunities Total Rewards value range of $322,200 - $374,500 Current hiring incentives for this role: Relocation allowance - up to $15,000 The annual salary for this position is $235,700 - $267,800 which considers an applicant's skills and qualifications, certain degrees and certifications, training, market data, and other relevant factors. In addition to the salary range above, NWP offers rich benefits that add substantial value to the total compensation package. Why Northwest Permanente Physicians Work Here Practicing in an integrated health care model like ours means that our clinicians have instant access to dozens of specialties, which allows for a level of collaboration and comprehensive treatment not found just anywhere. But don't just take our word for it. Hear what NWP physicians have to say about the collaborative environment they work in, and how this model not only makes their jobs easier - it makes them better doctors. Equal Opportunity Employer Northwest Permanente is an equal opportunity employer committed to fair, respectful, and inclusive workplaces. Applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic or status. Northwest Permanente