Physicist-Radiation Oncology

Job Description Summary

The Department of Radiation Oncology at the Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC) – Orangeburg is seeking a qualified Radiation Oncology Medical Physicist to join our growing team. This position offers a dynamic clinical environment with opportunities for professional growth and academic engagement.

Entity

Medical University Hospital Authority (MUHA)

Worker Type

Employee

Worker Sub-Type​

Regular

Cost Center

CC004782 ORBG - Cancer Oncology Center

Pay Rate Type

Salary

Pay Grade

Health-37

Scheduled Weekly Hours

40

Work Shift

Job Description

The successful candidate will contribute to all aspects of the radiation oncology physics program, including clinical operations, quality assurance (QA), and development or support of clinical projects. You will work closely with the system Chief of Physics and the regional Chief of Physics to ensure high standards of care across the department. This position offers a hybrid work schedule.

Additional Job Description

Qualifications

• M.S. or Ph.D. in Medical Physics.
• Board certification by the American Board of Radiology (ABR) or eligibility (including 2025 residency graduates from CAMPEP-accredited programs).
• Experience with the following systems is highly desirable:
  • Varian: TrueBeam, Trilogy, Eclipse, ARIA, and VariSeed.
  • CT Simulation: Siemens Somatom RT Pro with Varian RGSC and RPM.
• Strong programming and scripting skills are a plus, particularly for automation and clinical innovation.
• A passion for technology integration and continuous quality improvement is highly valued.

Clinical Environment

• One dedicated radiation oncologist and onsite dosimetrist.
• Equipment includes:
  • Varian Trilogy (scheduled for replacement in 2027)
  • New Varian TrueBeam (go-live August 2025)
  • Siemens Somatom RT Pro CT (installed 2025 with RGSC motion management features)
  • Treatment Planning: Eclipse with ARIA R&V
  • LDR Prostate Brachytherapy: Varian VariSeed
• This site functions as a satellite of the MUSC main campus, allowing for collaboration and support across the health system.

Location & Lifestyle

Located 1.5 hours from historic Charleston and less than an hour from Columbia, Orangeburg, SC offers small-town charm with access to the beaches, cuisine, and vibrant culture of the Charleston and Columbia metro areas. Enjoy a high quality of life with affordable living, natural beauty, and a relaxed pace.

What We Offer

• Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits
• Relocation assistance
• CME and professional development support
• Opportunities for mentorship and collaboration with MUSC’s main campus

Physical Requirements: Ability to perform job functions while standing. (Continuous) Ability to perform job functions while sitting. (Continuous) Ability to perform job functions while walking. (Continuous) Ability to climb stairs. (Infrequent) Ability to work indoors. (Continuous) Ability to work outside in temperature extremes. (Infrequent) Ability to work from elevated areas. (Frequent) Ability to work in confined/cramped spaces. (Frequent) Ability to perform job functions from kneeling positions. (Infrequent) Ability to bend at the waist. (Continuous) Ability to twist at the waist. (Frequent) Ability to squat and perform job functions. (Frequent) Ability to perform "pinching" operations. (Frequent) Ability to perform gross motor activities with fingers and hands. (Continuous) Ability to perform firm grasping with fingers and hands. (Continuous) Ability to perform fine manipulation with fingers and hands. (Continuous) Ability to reach overhead. (Frequent) Ability to perform repetitive motions with hands/wrists/elbows and shoulders. (Continuous) Ability to fully use both legs. (Continuous) Ability to use lower extremities for balance and coordination. (Frequent) Ability to reach in all directions. (Continuous) Ability to lift and carry 50 lbs. unassisted. (Infrequent) Ability to lift/lower objects 50 lbs. from/to floor from/to 36 inches unassisted. (Infrequent) Ability to lift from 36" to overhead 25 lbs. (Infrequent) Ability to exert up to 50 lbs. of force. (Frequent) Examples include: To transfer a 100 lb. patient that can not assist in the transfer requires 50 lbs. of force. For every 100 additional pounds, assistance will be required from another healthcare worker. 20 lbs. of force is needed to push a 400 lb. patient in a wheelchair on carpet. 25 lbs. of force is required to push a stretcher with a patient with one hand. Ability to maintain 20/40 vision, corrected, in one eye or with both eyes. (Continuous) Ability to see and recognize objects close at hand or at a distance. (Continuous) Ability to match or discriminate between colors. (Continuous) Ability to determine distance/relationship between objects; depth perception. (Continuous) Good peripheral vision capabilities. (Continuous) Ability to maintain hearing acuity, with correction. (Continuous) Ability to perform gross motor functions with frequent fine motor movements. (Continuous) Ability to deal effectively with stressful situations. (Continuous) Ability to work rotating shifts. (Frequent) Ability to work overtime as required. (Frequent) Ability to work in a latex safe environment. (Continuous) Ability to maintain tactile sensory functions. (Continuous) (Selected Positions) *Ability to maintain good olfactory sensory function. (Continuous) *(Selected Positions) *Ability to be qualified physically for respirator use, initially and as required. (Continuous) (Selected Positions)

If you like working with energetic enthusiastic individuals, you will enjoy your career with us!

The Medical University of South Carolina is an Equal Opportunity Employer. MUSC does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion or belief, age, sex, national origin, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, protected veteran status, family or parental status, or any other status protected by state laws and/or federal regulations. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment based upon applicable qualifications, merit and business need.

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