Medical Physicist Jobs in California

Medical Physicist jobs in California are among the most active in the country, concentrated in academic medical centers, comprehensive cancer centers, and large hospital systems, with openings at every level from clinical residency through senior and chief physicist. Los Angeles, San Francisco, and San Diego are the primary hiring metros, anchored by institutions like UCSF Health, Cedars-Sinai, and UC San Diego Health. Radiation oncology physics, diagnostic imaging physics, and medical health physics are the specialties seeing the strongest and most consistent demand across the state. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.

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Overview

Open roles7
Top employerOne Physics
Top cityCalifornia
Cities hiring5
Work type100% Hybrid
Top industryHealthcare

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Therapy Medical Physicist
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Therapy Medical Physicist
One Physics
California
Laboratory Research
Physics & Space Science
Research & Academia
American Board of Radiology Certification

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Medical Physicist - Hybrid, Jr. Physicists, Physicist Assistant to Senior Physicist
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Medical Physicist - Hybrid, Jr. Physicists, Physicist Assistant to Senior Physicist
Photon Physics Services, Inc
Los Angeles, California
Healthcare Administration
Patient Services & Wellbeing
Public Health
$125k - $300k/yr
Hybrid
Master's degree

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Medical Physicist
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Medical Physicist
Emfoi
San Francisco, California
Laboratory Research
Physics & Space Science
Research & Academia
$40 - $100/hr
American Board of Radiology Certification

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Diagnostic Medical Physicist
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Diagnostic Medical Physicist
One Physics
California
Laboratory Research
Physics & Space Science
Research & Academia
American Board of Radiology Certification

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Associate Medical Physicist and Medical Physicist
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Associate Medical Physicist and Medical Physicist
Providence
Santa Rosa, California
Business Operations
Business Strategy
Consulting & Professional Services
$83.21 - $179.83/hr
American Board of Radiology Certification
10,000+

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Medical Physicist Jobs by City in California

Where California roles are concentrated, by current openings.

Irvine
1 job
San Diego
1 job
Santa Rosa
1 job
Los Angeles
1 job
San Francisco
1 job

Medical Physicist Job Market in California

A snapshot from current California openings, updated as new roles post.

Who's Hiring

One Physics2 open roles
Emfoi1 open role
Providence1 open role

Top Industries Hiring

  • Healthcare & Medical Services

What California Employers Look For

The qualifications that appear most often in medical physicist jobs across California.

  • ABR certification or active candidacy required by most California clinical employers
  • Master's or doctoral degree in medical physics or a closely related physical science
  • Completion of a CAMPEP-accredited medical physics residency program
  • Hands-on experience with linear accelerators, treatment planning systems, and dosimetry equipment
  • Familiarity with California radiation safety regulations and state radiation control program requirements
  • Strong working knowledge of TPS software such as Eclipse, RayStation, or Pinnacle

Medical Physicist Jobs in California: Frequently Asked Questions

How do you become a medical physicist in California?

Becoming a medical physicist in California requires a graduate degree in medical physics from a CAMPEP-accredited program, followed by a CAMPEP-accredited residency. California does not issue a state-specific medical physicist license, but most clinical employers require board certification through the American Board of Radiology. Depending on your role, you may also need to register as a radiation use supervisor or authorized medical physicist under the California Department of Public Health's Radiologic Health Branch.

Which companies hire medical physicists in California?

Employers hiring medical physicists in California right now include One Physics, Emfoi, and Providence, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of October 2026. California's density of NCI-designated cancer centers and large integrated health systems means hiring is spread statewide, with particularly strong activity at academic medical centers in the major metros.

Which California cities have the most medical physicist jobs?

California, Irvine, and San Diego have the most medical physicist openings in California. Los Angeles and San Francisco lead because of their concentration of academic medical centers and comprehensive cancer programs, while San Diego's strong biomedical and research hospital sector drives consistent demand there as well.

Are there remote medical physicist jobs in California?

Yes, but they're rare. Most medical physics work is hands-on and tied to clinical equipment, so fully remote positions are uncommon. About 100% of medical physicist openings tied to California are remote or hybrid as of October 2026, and those positions tend to be in treatment planning review, dosimetric consultation, or physics quality assurance roles that can be performed off-site.

How can I get hired as a medical physicist in California with little or no experience?

The most realistic entry path is a CAMPEP-accredited residency, and California hosts several of the country's most competitive programs at institutions like UCSF, UCLA Health, and Stanford Health Care. New graduates should also look for junior medical physicist or physics assistant roles at large California cancer centers, which sometimes allow candidates to train toward ABR eligibility on the job. A completed graduate degree from a CAMPEP-accredited program and demonstrable clinical rotation experience give applicants a clear edge when competing for these positions.

Where can I find and apply to medical physicist jobs in California?

You can find and apply to medical physicist jobs in California on Migrate Mate, which lists current California openings across hospital systems, cancer centers, and research institutions. Search the listings for roles that fit your specialty and experience level, then apply directly to the employers posting them.

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