Opportunity Criteria
Shape the future of cancer care as a clinical and strategic leader within a physician-led, integrated health system equipped with cutting-edge technology and a collaborative, high-performing team.
Northwest Permanente is seeking a Board-Certified Medical Physicist to serve as Chief of Physics for our expanding Radiation Oncology program.
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 nation’s leading integrated health systems.
Radiation Oncology Program
- Team: 9 Radiation Oncologists, 5 Physicists, 7 Dosimetrists, 19 Therapists
- Technology:
- 4 Varian TrueBeam linacs (HDMLC & Millennium MLC)
- 6DOF couches, ExacTrac Dynamic, Surface Guidance systems
- ARIA / Eclipse EMR & planning system
- Brainlab Elements
- Clinical Capabilities:
- SRS/SBRT programs
- HDR brachytherapy
- Expansion:
- 5th linac
- Orthovoltage (Xstrahl)
- Second CT simulator
Key Responsibilities
- Provide leadership and oversight of all clinical physics operations, including QA/QC programs
- Supervise and mentor medical physics staff and support dosimetry functions
- Deliver clinical expertise in:
- SRS / SBRT
- VMAT, IMRT, IGRT
- HDR brachytherapy
- Lead equipment selection, commissioning, and maintenance
- Drive strategic planning and technology adoption locally and across the Kaiser Permanente system
What You Can Expect
- Highly experienced, collaborative clinical team
- Physician-friendly Epic EMR system
- Opportunity for ongoing leadership advancement
- Eligibility for Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)
Minimum Qualifications
- ABR Board Certification (or equivalent) in Therapeutic Medical Physics
- Minimum 5 years of clinical Radiation Oncology experience
- Strong experience with:
- Varian platforms (TrueBeam, ARIA/Eclipse)
- Brainlab systems
- Experience with SRS/SBRT commissioning and HDR preferred
- Demonstrated leadership, communication, and team-building skills
Compensation & Benefits
- Total Rewards Value: $322,200 – $374,500
Comprehensive Benefits Include:
- Generous 21% employer-funded retirement/pension contributions
- Competitive salary not tied to production
- Pathway to physician shareholder status
- Medical, dental, and life insurance (primarily employer-paid)
- Paid time off and annual education leave + CME allowance
- Full professional liability coverage
- 100% reimbursement for board certification and CME
Additional Incentives:
- Relocation assistance up to $15,000
About Us
Northwest Permanente, P.C. is a self-governed (physician led), multi-specialty group of over 1500 physicians, surgeons, and clinicians, caring for over 600,000 members in Oregon and Southwest Washington. Kaiser Permanente is one of the nation's pre-eminent health care systems, a benchmark for comprehensive, integrated and high-quality care.
Northwest Permanente physicians practice medicine with a purpose, providing unparalleled opportunities for a meaningful and rewarding career in medicine.
- We practice data-driven, evidence-based medicine.
- We have a salary model that encourages primary and specialty care collaboration and puts the patient's needs first.
- We don't use production goals to determine your compensation or value as a physician.
- We offer generous sign-on bonuses and student loan assistance to qualified candidates.
- PSLF eligible positions
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Facility & Address
Kaiser Permanente - Northwest Permanente
- Portland OR
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Contact Information
Emily Dodds Physician Recruiter
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