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Posted 20 July, 2026

Radiation Oncology, Chief of Physics - Advanced Radiation Oncology (SRS/SBRT, Varian TrueBeam)

Northwest Permanente
Portland, OR, US Full Time

Job Description

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Northwest Permanente is seeking a Board-Certified Medical Physicist to serve as Chief of Physics for our expanding Radiation Oncology program.

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This is a key leadership role responsible for overseeing all clinical physics operations while guiding strategic growth and innovation. You will work alongside a collaborative, multidisciplinary team and play a central role in shaping the future of cancer care within one of the nations leading integrated health systems.

Radiation Oncology Program\n
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  • Team: 9 Radiation Oncologists, 5 Physicists, 7 Dosimetrists, 19 Therapists
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  • Technology:\n
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    • 4 Varian TrueBeam linacs (HDMLC & Millennium MLC)
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    • 6DOF couches, ExacTrac Dynamic, Surface Guidance systems
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    • ARIA / Eclipse EMR & planning system
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    • Brainlab Elements
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  • Clinical Capabilities:\n
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    • SRS/SBRT programs
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    • HDR brachytherapy
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  • Expansion:\n
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    • 5th linac
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    • Orthovoltage (Xstrahl)
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    • Second CT simulator
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Key Responsibilities\n
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  • Provide leadership and oversight of all clinical physics operations, including QA/QC programs
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  • Supervise and mentor medical physics staff and support dosimetry functions
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  • Deliver clinical expertise in:\n
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    • SRS / SBRT
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    • VMAT, IMRT, IGRT
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    • HDR brachytherapy
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  • Lead equipment selection, commissioning, and maintenance
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  • Drive strategic planning and technology adoption locally and across the Kaiser Permanente system
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What You Can Expect\n
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  • Highly experienced, collaborative clinical team
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  • Physician-friendly Epic EMR system
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  • Opportunity for ongoing leadership advancement
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  • Eligibility for Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)
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Minimum Qualifications\n
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  • ABR Board Certification (or equivalent) in Therapeutic Medical Physics
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  • Minimum 5 years of clinical Radiation Oncology experience
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  • Strong experience with:\n
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    • Varian platforms (TrueBeam, ARIA/Eclipse)
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    • Brainlab systems
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  • Experience with SRS/SBRT commissioning and HDR preferred
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  • Demonstrated leadership, communication, and team-building skills
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Compensation & Benefits\n
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  • Total Rewards Value: $322,200 $374,500
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Comprehensive Benefits Include:

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  • Generous 21% employer-funded retirement/pension contributions
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  • Competitive salary not tied to production
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  • Pathway to physician shareholder status
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  • Medical, dental, and life insurance (primarily employer-paid)
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  • Paid time off and annual education leave + CME allowance
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  • Full professional liability coverage
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  • 100% reimbursement for board certification and CME
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Additional Incentives:

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  • Relocation assistance up to $15,000
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