Oncology Physicist

Akumin is a leading provider of outpatient radiology and oncology services, partnering with top hospitals and health systems nationwide to deliver advanced diagnostic imaging and exceptional patient care. We are hiring an Oncology Physicist for our Charleston, WV facility (Full‑Time). Charleston offers a small‑city charm with outdoor adventure, local restaurants, live music, hiking, rafting, and more.

About the role

The Oncology Physicist uses exceptional communication skills to connect with patients, explain procedures, and put them at ease while ensuring the safe and effective delivery of radiation oncology treatments.

Responsibilities

• Ensure all radiation oncology treatment and simulation machines, as well as sealed brachytherapy sources, are correctly calibrated according to accepted protocols.
• Assist with implementing a comprehensive quality‑control program for radiation‑producing equipment to maintain patient safety and treatment efficiency.
• Support the Chief Physicist in determining technical specifications for new equipment, supervising installation, performing acceptance testing, and measuring performance parameters for accurate clinical implementation.
• Implement and oversee quality assurance procedures for planning and delivery of radiotherapy, including supervision and QC review of treatment plans and dose calculations.
• Manage a comprehensive error‑prevention system, learning from incidents (including “near misses”) to minimize future risks and ensure risk‑informed assessments of clinical and physics procedures.
• Serve as a resource for training and continuing education for all Radiation Oncology staff.

Requirements

• Master’s degree (required).
• Certification in Therapeutic Radiological Physics from the American Board of Radiology, the American Board of Medical Physics, or the Canadian College of Physics in Medicine (required).
• CPR certification (preferred).
• Experience as a radiation oncology medical physicist, including:
  • Linac calibrations and quality control.
  • Treatment planning system QC and routine use.
  • Sealed isotope therapy and radiation safety.
  • IMRT planning and delivery.
  • Computer systems quality control.
  • Medical physics program documentation.
• Ability to travel locally up to 50% of the time.
• COVID‑19 vaccination may be a condition of employment.
• Successful completion of a pre‑employment background check and drug screen.

Schedule

• Full‑Time position.
• Flexible scheduling.
• Up to 50% local travel.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation.
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Health Savings Account (HSA) with employer contributions.
• 401(k) eligibility with employer match.
• Paid holidays.
• Defined PTO and sick time programs.
• Cross‑training opportunities.