Medical Physicist Jobs in Illinois
Medical Physicist jobs in Illinois represent one of the most active markets in the Midwest, concentrated in academic medical centers, large hospital systems, and radiation oncology networks, with openings at every level from entry-level clinical resident to senior or lead physicist. Chicago, Springfield, and Peoria drive the bulk of hiring, anchored by major employers such as Northwestern Medicine, University of Chicago Medicine, and OSF HealthCare. The highest demand is in therapeutic medical physics, diagnostic imaging, and radiation oncology quality assurance. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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Cancer Center in Olympia Fields, IL, seeking a Locum Medical Physicist.
Pay range: Competitive
Contract length: 13 weeks
Start Date: October, 2026
Equipment: Varian TrueBeam
Software: Eclipse, Aria, and Radformation
HDR: N/A
Patient load: 20-25 PPD
Solo position: Yes
ABR Certification: Required.
Must be authorized to work in the United States.
Why Choose Rad Onc Solutions, LLC?
- We partner with some of the country's largest cancer care providers.
- We will help identify what you are looking for and where you would like to be, then put you in front of the right people.
- Say goodbye to applying for positions and waiting months for a response.
- Our team has over 40 years of combined clinical radiation oncology experience; we understand clinic dynamics and how to create perfect matches.
- Our main goal is patient care. Whether you are a Therapist, Dosimetrist, Physicist, or Physician, you will have one point of contact who is deeply invested in your success.
Take the next step in your career with Rad Onc Solutions!
Cancer Center in Olympia Fields, IL, seeking a Locum Medical Physicist.
Pay range: Competitive
Contract length: 13 weeks
Start Date: October, 2026
Equipment: Varian TrueBeam
Software: Eclipse, Aria, and Radformation
HDR: N/A
Patient load: 20-25 PPD
Solo position: Yes
ABR Certification: Required.
Must be authorized to work in the United States.
Why Choose Rad Onc Solutions, LLC?
- We partner with some of the country's largest cancer care providers.
- We will help identify what you are looking for and where you would like to be, then put you in front of the right people.
- Say goodbye to applying for positions and waiting months for a response.
- Our team has over 40 years of combined clinical radiation oncology experience; we understand clinic dynamics and how to create perfect matches.
- Our main goal is patient care. Whether you are a Therapist, Dosimetrist, Physicist, or Physician, you will have one point of contact who is deeply invested in your success.
Take the next step in your career with Rad Onc Solutions!
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Medical Physicist Job Market in Illinois
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What Illinois Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in medical physicist jobs across Illinois.
- Active Illinois medical physicist licensure issued by the Illinois Emergency Management Agency
- Master's or doctoral degree in medical physics or a closely related physical science
- ABR or ABMP board certification in clinical medical physics or eligibility within defined timeframe
- Completion of a CAMPEP-accredited medical physics residency program
- Hands-on clinical experience with linear accelerators, treatment planning systems, or diagnostic imaging equipment
- Familiarity with radiation safety regulations under Illinois Administrative Code Title 32
Medical Physicist Jobs in Illinois: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a medical physicist in Illinois?
Illinois requires medical physicists to hold a license issued by the Illinois Emergency Management Agency under the Illinois Nuclear Safety Law. To qualify, candidates need at minimum a master's degree in medical physics from a CAMPEP-accredited program, completion of a CAMPEP-accredited residency, and board certification through the American Board of Radiology or equivalent body. Applications go directly to the Illinois Emergency Management Agency's Radiation Protection Division.
Which companies hire medical physicists in Illinois?
Employers hiring medical physicists in Illinois right now include Northwestern Medicine, Advocate Aurora Health, and Rad Onc Solutions, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of August 2026. Illinois's concentration of academic health systems and NCI-designated cancer centers means many openings are tied to hospital networks with multiple campuses rather than standalone clinics.
Which Illinois cities have the most medical physicist jobs?
Chicago, Orland Park, and Hinsdale have the most medical physicist openings in Illinois. Chicago dominates because of its dense cluster of academic medical centers and comprehensive cancer programs, while Springfield and Peoria reflect the regional hospital networks, including OSF HealthCare and HSHS, that serve central and western Illinois communities.
Are there remote medical physicist jobs in Illinois?
Yes, but they're rare. About 20% of medical physicist openings tied to Illinois are remote or hybrid as of August 2026, reflecting how hands-on the role fundamentally is. The tasks most likely to allow remote work are treatment planning review, quality management documentation, and telemedicine physics consulting, while hands-on equipment calibration and patient-facing duties remain on-site.
How can I get hired as a medical physicist in Illinois with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is a CAMPEP-accredited clinical residency, and large Illinois systems such as Northwestern Medicine and University of Chicago Medicine run or affiliate with programs that accept new graduates. Candidates without a completed residency can look for physics assistant or dosimetrist roles as a lateral entry point that builds clinical exposure. Completing Illinois IEMA licensure requirements early and obtaining ABR board eligibility signals readiness to hiring managers at Illinois academic centers.
Where can I find and apply to medical physicist jobs in Illinois?
You can find and apply to medical physicist jobs in Illinois on Migrate Mate, which lists current Illinois openings across hospital systems, cancer centers, and imaging networks throughout the state. Find roles that fit your specialty and experience level and apply directly from each listing.
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