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Virginia Commonwealth University (VCU) School of Medicine is a premier academic medical center located in the heart of Richmond. Accounting for almost half of VCU’s sponsored research, the School of Medicine is internationally recognized for patient care and education. Virginia Commonwealth University is an equal opportunity employer.
Unit: School Of Medicine MBU
Department: Radiation Oncology
Department Summary:
VCU Massey Comprehensive Cancer Center’s Department of Radiation Oncology is a highly integrated department, reflective of the discipline at large. Our faculty are committed to providing exceptional, compassionate patient care, conducting leading-edge research, and educating emerging radiation oncologists, medical physicists, and dosimetrists to contribute to the ever-evolving field of radiation oncology.
The mission of the Medical Physics division is to provide exemplary radiation therapy to patients through high-quality clinical services and advanced technologies, investigation and implementation of improved treatment planning and delivery methods, research programs designed to improve the efficiency and efficacy of radiation therapy, and clinical trials to assess the clinical advantages of radiation therapy treatment modalities. Massey CCC both develops and participates in study protocols at the local, regional, and national levels. Additionally, the division of Medical Physics is improving cancer care locally and nationally through comprehensive undergraduate, graduate, and postgraduate educational programs. We offer a MS and PhD in Medical Physics and a postgraduate residency program in Radiation Oncology Physics (CAMPEP accredited).
Chief Purpose of Position:
The Department of Radiation Oncology at Virginia Commonwealth University Health System has an immediate opening for a faculty therapeutic medical physicist (TMP) at the Instructor, Assistant or Associate Professor level. This is a clinical medical physicist position based primarily at the Richmond VA Medical Center, which is professionally staffed by VCU faculty physicians and physicists. The successful candidate will provide clinical radiation therapy services using state-of-the-art radiotherapy that includes: IMRT, VMAT, SBRT, SRS, IGRT, and HDR brachytherapy programs. The individual hired at this position will serve as a principal clinical physicist within our team and will also have the opportunity to participate in our dynamic clinical research program. The VA Medical Center participates in the clinical physics residency training program and has 1 resident rotate from VCU on a quarterly basis all year round.
VCU and the VA Medical Center in Richmond enjoy a long-established relationship and close proximity (less than 6 miles apart). The VA Radiation Oncology team consists of 4 physicians, 2 Nurse Practitioners, 2 Registered Nurses, 5 Physicists, 9 Radiation therapists, and 2 Dosimetrists. The service provides over 400 new treatment plans a year and these include IMRT, SRS, 3D conformal, 4D, SBRT, and IGRT using Eclipse. Resources include two TrueBeams, with 6DF couchs, optical surface monitoring, a Siemens Large Bore CT Simulator, prostate brachytherapy using Bravos HDR. Planning systems include, Eclipse with HyperArc, MIM Contouring, Radformation Autocontouring, and Aria v16.1. Currently active research programs include 4 VA clinical trials with VCU and NCTN-based clinical trials. The VA cancer center recently received a $5 million grant for lung precision oncology in which Radiation Oncology has a leading role.
Duties & Responsibilities:
- Teaching – The medical physicist is expected to participate in teaching radiation oncology and physics residents in their rotation.
- Research – The medical physicist is expected to participate in clinically-oriented research.
- Service – As a faculty member, the medical physicist will serve on committees, including departmental, School of Medicine, and/or University committees as necessary, as well as in a professional capacity in their field (i.e. reviewer, conference organizer, etc.).
- Other/Administrative – A percentage of time and effort will be devoted to academic service-related activities fostering professional growth and other such assignments.
Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications
- M.S. or PhD in medical physics, physics, engineering, or a closely related physical science discipline.
- ABR Board certification eligibility in radiation oncology physics.
- Demonstrated experience in IMRT, IGRT, SBRT, SRS, and HDR brachytherapy.
- Personal skills such as initiative, problem-solving, and teamwork.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Strong technical skills.
- Experience in regulatory procedures.
Preferred Qualifications
- PhD degree in medical physics, physics, engineering, or a closely related physical science discipline.
- ABR board certification.
- At least three years of clinical experience.
Salary Range: Commensurate with experience
FLSA Exemption Status: Exempt
ORP Eligible: No
Flexible Work Arrangement: Other
Rank: Open
Tenure: Ineligible
Months: 12 months
Contact Name: Ashley Krauss
Contact Email: ashley.krauss@vcuhealth.org
LOCATION
907 Floyd Avenue, MCV Main Campus, Virginia, United States, 23284
INTRODUCTION
Virginia Commonwealth University (VCU) School of Medicine is a premier academic medical center located in the heart of Richmond. Accounting for almost half of VCU’s sponsored research, the School of Medicine is internationally recognized for patient care and education. Virginia Commonwealth University is an equal opportunity employer.
Unit: School Of Medicine MBU
Department: Radiation Oncology
Department Summary:
VCU Massey Comprehensive Cancer Center’s Department of Radiation Oncology is a highly integrated department, reflective of the discipline at large. Our faculty are committed to providing exceptional, compassionate patient care, conducting leading-edge research, and educating emerging radiation oncologists, medical physicists, and dosimetrists to contribute to the ever-evolving field of radiation oncology.
The mission of the Medical Physics division is to provide exemplary radiation therapy to patients through high-quality clinical services and advanced technologies, investigation and implementation of improved treatment planning and delivery methods, research programs designed to improve the efficiency and efficacy of radiation therapy, and clinical trials to assess the clinical advantages of radiation therapy treatment modalities. Massey CCC both develops and participates in study protocols at the local, regional, and national levels. Additionally, the division of Medical Physics is improving cancer care locally and nationally through comprehensive undergraduate, graduate, and postgraduate educational programs. We offer a MS and PhD in Medical Physics and a postgraduate residency program in Radiation Oncology Physics (CAMPEP accredited).
Chief Purpose of Position:
The Department of Radiation Oncology at Virginia Commonwealth University Health System has an immediate opening for a faculty therapeutic medical physicist (TMP) at the Instructor, Assistant or Associate Professor level. This is a clinical medical physicist position based primarily at the Richmond VA Medical Center, which is professionally staffed by VCU faculty physicians and physicists. The successful candidate will provide clinical radiation therapy services using state-of-the-art radiotherapy that includes: IMRT, VMAT, SBRT, SRS, IGRT, and HDR brachytherapy programs. The individual hired at this position will serve as a principal clinical physicist within our team and will also have the opportunity to participate in our dynamic clinical research program. The VA Medical Center participates in the clinical physics residency training program and has 1 resident rotate from VCU on a quarterly basis all year round.
VCU and the VA Medical Center in Richmond enjoy a long-established relationship and close proximity (less than 6 miles apart). The VA Radiation Oncology team consists of 4 physicians, 2 Nurse Practitioners, 2 Registered Nurses, 5 Physicists, 9 Radiation therapists, and 2 Dosimetrists. The service provides over 400 new treatment plans a year and these include IMRT, SRS, 3D conformal, 4D, SBRT, and IGRT using Eclipse. Resources include two TrueBeams, with 6DF couchs, optical surface monitoring, a Siemens Large Bore CT Simulator, prostate brachytherapy using Bravos HDR. Planning systems include, Eclipse with HyperArc, MIM Contouring, Radformation Autocontouring, and Aria v16.1. Currently active research programs include 4 VA clinical trials with VCU and NCTN-based clinical trials. The VA cancer center recently received a $5 million grant for lung precision oncology in which Radiation Oncology has a leading role.
Duties & Responsibilities:
- Teaching – The medical physicist is expected to participate in teaching radiation oncology and physics residents in their rotation.
- Research – The medical physicist is expected to participate in clinically-oriented research.
- Service – As a faculty member, the medical physicist will serve on committees, including departmental, School of Medicine, and/or University committees as necessary, as well as in a professional capacity in their field (i.e. reviewer, conference organizer, etc.).
- Other/Administrative – A percentage of time and effort will be devoted to academic service-related activities fostering professional growth and other such assignments.
Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications
- M.S. or PhD in medical physics, physics, engineering, or a closely related physical science discipline.
- ABR Board certification eligibility in radiation oncology physics.
- Demonstrated experience in IMRT, IGRT, SBRT, SRS, and HDR brachytherapy.
- Personal skills such as initiative, problem-solving, and teamwork.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Strong technical skills.
- Experience in regulatory procedures.
Preferred Qualifications
- PhD degree in medical physics, physics, engineering, or a closely related physical science discipline.
- ABR board certification.
- At least three years of clinical experience.
Salary Range: Commensurate with experience
FLSA Exemption Status: Exempt
ORP Eligible: No
Flexible Work Arrangement: Other
Rank: Open
Tenure: Ineligible
Months: 12 months
Contact Name: Ashley Krauss
Contact Email: ashley.krauss@vcuhealth.org
LOCATION
907 Floyd Avenue, MCV Main Campus, Virginia, United States, 23284
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding H-1B Visa Sponsorship in Medical Physicist
Verify your CAMPEP accreditation status early
USCIS treats CAMPEP-accredited residency completion as strong evidence of specialty occupation. Document your clinical residency hours and program accreditation before your employer files, gaps here trigger RFEs that delay certification by months.
Target academic medical centers and NCI-designated cancer centers
These institutions file H-1B petitions routinely and have dedicated HR processes for foreign nationals. Radiation oncology departments at teaching hospitals are far more likely to sponsor than private outpatient imaging clinics.
Search LCA filings by SOC code before applying
Use Migrate Mate to filter employers by H-1B Labor Condition Application history for medical physicist roles. This shows you which institutions have actively sponsored the position, not just which ones list it as a job opening.
Get your prevailing wage level confirmed before negotiating
Run your job title and work location through the OFLC Wage Search to identify your prevailing wage level. Your offered salary must meet or exceed the DOL-certified wage before your employer can file the LCA, so knowing Level II versus Level III matters before you accept an offer.
Clarify cap-exempt status if the employer qualifies
Hospitals affiliated with nonprofit research institutions or universities may qualify as cap-exempt H-1B employers, letting you start work outside the April lottery window. Ask HR directly whether the institution has filed cap-exempt petitions before and under which IRS designation.
Align your I-129 specialty occupation evidence with your clinical duties
USCIS scrutinizes medical physicist petitions when job duties overlap with radiation therapist or dosimetrist roles. Your employer's support letter must specify that your position requires a degree in medical physics, not just applied sciences, to satisfy the specialty occupation standard.
H-1B Visa Medical Physicist: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Medical Physicist role qualify as an H-1B specialty occupation?
Yes. Medical Physicist is classified under SOC code 19-2099 and consistently meets the H-1B specialty occupation standard because the role requires at minimum a master's degree in medical physics or a closely related field. USCIS recognizes the theoretical and practical application of physics to medicine as a field requiring specialized academic training. CAMPEP accreditation of your clinical residency strengthens this classification further.
Which types of employers are most likely to sponsor H-1B visas for Medical Physicists?
Academic medical centers, NCI-designated cancer centers, VA hospitals, and national laboratories such as Argonne or Brookhaven are the most consistent H-1B sponsors for this role. These institutions have established immigration processes and file petitions regularly. Smaller outpatient imaging centers or private radiology practices rarely sponsor because they lack the administrative infrastructure. Use Migrate Mate to identify employers with verified LCA filing histories for medical physics positions.
Can a Medical Physicist work for a cap-exempt employer to bypass the H-1B lottery?
Yes, if your employer qualifies. Nonprofit research organizations, universities, and affiliated teaching hospitals can file H-1B petitions outside the annual cap, meaning you can start any time of year without waiting for the April lottery. The institution must hold a valid nonprofit or government research designation. Ask HR specifically whether the entity files cap-exempt petitions, since some hospital systems have mixed cap-exempt and cap-subject entities within the same network.
How does the prevailing wage requirement affect H-1B sponsorship for Medical Physicists?
Before your employer files the Labor Condition Application with DOL, they must certify your offered salary meets the prevailing wage for your job title and work location. Medical Physicist wages vary significantly by setting and metro area. You can check the applicable wage level using the OFLC Wage Search. If your offer falls below the Level I or II threshold for your location, your employer must increase it before the LCA can be certified.
What documentation strengthens an H-1B petition for a Medical Physicist?
The strongest petitions include CAMPEP-accredited residency completion certificates, board certification from the American Board of Radiology or equivalent, a detailed employer support letter specifying that the role requires a degree specifically in medical physics, and transcripts showing advanced coursework in physics and radiation biology. If your degree is from outside the U.S., a credential evaluation confirming equivalency to a U.S. master's degree is essential. USCIS has issued RFEs when the degree field was listed broadly as physics or engineering without specialty documentation.