OPT Health Physicist Jobs
Health Physicist jobs on OPT are common in federal labs, hospitals, and nuclear facilities, employers that regularly sponsor F-1 candidates. Most roles require a degree in health physics, nuclear engineering, or a related field. STEM OPT extension applies, giving you up to three years of work authorization.
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Physicist II PRN – Charlotte, NC
The Weisiger Cancer Institute at Novant Health Presbyterian Medical Center is hiring a PRN Physicist II to support clinical operations in our radiation oncology departments. This position covers staff vacations and could work sometimes remotely and sometimes in-person at Presbyterian Medical Center, Huntersville Medical Center, and Rowan Medical Center.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
The Physicist II provides expert knowledge of radiation properties, treatment planning and delivery techniques to advise dosimetrists, physicians and other members of the radiation oncology team on the safe and effective delivery of radiation therapy.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
Education: Graduate degree in Medical Physics and graduated from CAMPEP accredited Medical Physics Residency Program, required.
Experience: Minimum 3 years in radiation oncology physics, preferred. 5 years Progressive experience in radiation oncology physics, preferred.
Licensure/Certification/Registration*: Certification in therapeutic medical physics from American Board of Radiology (ABR) or American Board of Medical Physics (ABMP), required.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Additional Skills Required*:
+ Generates treatment plans for patient treatments as needed.
+ Provides mentorship to Physicist I.
+ Understands and advises physicians and therapists on proper patient simulation setup and treatment delivery techniques.
+ Follows necessary safety protocols to ensure safe and effective delivery of radiation treatment.
+ Demonstrates knowledge of current best practices for quality assurance.
+ Performs recommended quality assurance procedures to ensure the safe operation of radiation equipment.
+ Regularly assesses current processes to ensure their effectiveness and continuous quality improvement.
+ Demonstrates appropriate knowledge of equipment function and operation.
+ Performs patient specific quality assurance procedures including but not limited to: Initial treatment plan checks, IMRT/SBRT/SRS QA, In-vivo dose measurements, and activities that are required to ensure the safe delivery of radiation treatments.
+ Provides special physics consults to radiation oncologists as needed.
+ Performs weekly chart checks in accordance with department policies.
+ Maintains continuing education and professional development.
+ Responsible and accountable for:
- Compliance with workplace policies and procedures for risk identification, risk assessment and risk control.
- Active participation in activities associated with the management of workplace health and safety.
- Identification and reporting of health and safety risks, accidents, incidents, injuries and property damage at the workspace.
- Proper utilization of performance (ownership, teamwork communication, compassion) that support patient satisfaction and principles of service excellence.
+ Demonstrates standard of performance (ownership, teamwork communication, compassion) that support patient satisfaction and principles of service excellence.
+ Performs other duties as assigned.
INTRODUCTION
Physicist II PRN – Charlotte, NC
The Weisiger Cancer Institute at Novant Health Presbyterian Medical Center is hiring a PRN Physicist II to support clinical operations in our radiation oncology departments. This position covers staff vacations and could work sometimes remotely and sometimes in-person at Presbyterian Medical Center, Huntersville Medical Center, and Rowan Medical Center.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
The Physicist II provides expert knowledge of radiation properties, treatment planning and delivery techniques to advise dosimetrists, physicians and other members of the radiation oncology team on the safe and effective delivery of radiation therapy.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
Education: Graduate degree in Medical Physics and graduated from CAMPEP accredited Medical Physics Residency Program, required.
Experience: Minimum 3 years in radiation oncology physics, preferred. 5 years Progressive experience in radiation oncology physics, preferred.
Licensure/Certification/Registration*: Certification in therapeutic medical physics from American Board of Radiology (ABR) or American Board of Medical Physics (ABMP), required.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Additional Skills Required*:
+ Generates treatment plans for patient treatments as needed.
+ Provides mentorship to Physicist I.
+ Understands and advises physicians and therapists on proper patient simulation setup and treatment delivery techniques.
+ Follows necessary safety protocols to ensure safe and effective delivery of radiation treatment.
+ Demonstrates knowledge of current best practices for quality assurance.
+ Performs recommended quality assurance procedures to ensure the safe operation of radiation equipment.
+ Regularly assesses current processes to ensure their effectiveness and continuous quality improvement.
+ Demonstrates appropriate knowledge of equipment function and operation.
+ Performs patient specific quality assurance procedures including but not limited to: Initial treatment plan checks, IMRT/SBRT/SRS QA, In-vivo dose measurements, and activities that are required to ensure the safe delivery of radiation treatments.
+ Provides special physics consults to radiation oncologists as needed.
+ Performs weekly chart checks in accordance with department policies.
+ Maintains continuing education and professional development.
+ Responsible and accountable for:
- Compliance with workplace policies and procedures for risk identification, risk assessment and risk control.
- Active participation in activities associated with the management of workplace health and safety.
- Identification and reporting of health and safety risks, accidents, incidents, injuries and property damage at the workspace.
- Proper utilization of performance (ownership, teamwork communication, compassion) that support patient satisfaction and principles of service excellence.
+ Demonstrates standard of performance (ownership, teamwork communication, compassion) that support patient satisfaction and principles of service excellence.
+ Performs other duties as assigned.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding OPT Sponsorship in Health Physicist
Target STEM-designated programs
Health physics degrees from programs designated as STEM qualify you for the 24-month OPT extension. Confirm your program's CIP code with your DSO before applying, since this directly affects how long you can work without an H-1B visa.
Focus on federal labs and government contractors
National laboratories like Oak Ridge, Argonne, and Lawrence Berkeley regularly hire health physicists and have established OPT sponsorship pipelines. Government contractors supporting DOE or NRC sites are similarly experienced with F-1 work authorization requirements.
Obtain your NRC Agreement State license early
Many health physicist roles require state radiation control licensure. Starting the application process before your OPT begins prevents authorization gaps, since some states take two to four months to process licensure for new applicants.
Highlight radiation safety certifications
The Certified Health Physicist credential from the American Board of Health Physics strengthens your application significantly. Employers sponsoring OPT candidates want confidence in your technical qualifications, and certification signals that before the interview starts.
Apply to hospital health physics programs directly
Large academic medical centers and hospital systems hire medical health physicists and are generally comfortable with OPT authorization. Apply directly through hospital careers portals rather than waiting for job fairs, where OPT candidates often face more friction.
Communicate your OPT timeline proactively
Employers in highly regulated environments appreciate candidates who explain their status clearly. State your current OPT end date, STEM extension eligibility, and E-Verify enrollment capability upfront so hiring managers can assess timelines without uncertainty slowing the process.
Health Physicist OPT: Frequently Asked Questions
Can I work as a Health Physicist on OPT?
Yes, as long as your position is directly related to your degree field. Health physics, nuclear engineering, radiological science, and closely related degrees all map cleanly to health physicist roles. Your DSO must authorize OPT and your employment must begin within the authorized period shown on your EAD card.
Does a Health Physicist role qualify for the STEM OPT extension?
It depends on your degree's CIP code, not the job title. Degrees in health physics, nuclear engineering, and radiological science typically qualify. If your program is STEM-designated and your employer is enrolled in E-Verify, you can apply for the 24-month extension, giving you up to three years of total OPT authorization.
Do Health Physicist employers typically sponsor OPT students?
Federal laboratories, NRC-regulated facilities, nuclear power operators, and large hospital systems are the most OPT-friendly employers in this field. They hire health physicists regularly and have HR infrastructure to handle F-1 work authorization. Smaller private firms may be less familiar with OPT requirements. Migrate Mate filters specifically for OPT-sponsoring employers so you can focus your search there.
Are there security clearance issues for OPT students in health physics roles?
Some health physicist positions at federal facilities require a security clearance, which F-1 visa holders are generally not eligible for. This does not bar you from the field entirely. Many roles at NRC-regulated hospitals, academic medical centers, and agreement state programs do not require clearance, and those positions are accessible on OPT without restriction.
What happens to my Health Physicist job if my OPT expires before H-1B approval?
If your H-1B petition is filed before your OPT expires and a timely filed cap-gap applies, you can continue working through September 30 of that fiscal year. Confirm with your DSO and employer's immigration counsel well before your EAD expiration date, since a gap in authorization requires you to stop working until status is reinstated.