Entry Level Physicist Jobs
New grad physicist jobs welcome recent graduates and entry level candidates with zero to two years of experience, where strong internship work or a research portfolio can carry more weight than years on a resume. Most openings are on-site roles across Healthcare & Medical Services, Education, and Insurance, with employers like Trinity Health, Virginia Commonwealth University, and University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill hiring at this level now.
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About Navista
We believe in the power of community oncology to support patients through their cancer journeys. As an oncology practice alliance comprised of more than 40 sites, Navista provides the support community practices need to fuel their growth—while maintaining their independence.
The Medical Physicist will support the safe and accurate planning, delivery, and quality assurance of radiation therapy in a collaborative, patient-focused clinical environment. This role involves participation in equipment calibration, treatment planning, QA activities, and radiation safety. The physicist will work closely with the radiation oncology team to ensure high standards of care and regulatory compliance, with opportunities to contribute to the ongoing evaluation and implementation of new technologies.
Rocky Mountain Oncology Center in Casper, WY offers extensive services and care for every step of cancer treatment, including oncology, chemotherapy, radiation oncology, infusion and imaging. A spacious, comfortable, state-of-the-art 19,000 square foot center, we offer not only excellence in medicine but also an environment of comfort and retreat.
Responsibilities
Calibrate therapy equipment in a manner suitable for accurate radiation dose delivery.
Direct the determination of radiation dose distributions in patients undergoing treatment (i.e. computerized dosimetry planning or direct radiation measurement).
Direct the acceptance testing of new equipment and treatment devices.
Direct the design and construction of patient treatment aids or special devices (blocks, compensators, molds, etc.).
Direct the radiation safety program for the radiation oncology department.
Participate in equipment planning and evaluation, program planning, marketing, staff review and budget preparation.
Maintain proper records necessary for JCAHO, NRC, state, or other regulatory agencies.
Review and approve department policies and procedures.
Develop policies and procedures related to radiation safety and radiation oncology physics.
Provide consultation for personnel radiation exposure as needed.
Design and implement pertinent aspects of the quality management program that involve the use of external beam radiotherapy equipment and therapeutic radioisotopes.
Manage the medical physics service in a manner to meet or exceed established standards of practice consistent with the facility size and available resources.
Evaluate new technologies and implement as needed.
Consult with the radiation oncologists, as required, concerning patient doses and optimization of patient treatment plans and delivery.
Provide technical direction of radiation oncology staff as specified by the department medical director.
Serve as the focal point for machine maintenance and repair.
Monitor equipment to ensure that correct and consistent results or outputs are achieved and ensuring that ongoing maintenance routines are followed.
Troubleshoot problems with hardware and software as needed.
Regular attendance and punctuality.
Contributes to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed.
Ensures that all processing and reporting deadlines are consistently achieved.
Perform any other functions as required by management.
Qualifications
Compliance with the ABR Standard for Continuing Medical Education, preferred
Masters, PhD or DMP in Medical Physics or related field, preferred
ABR certification or eligible to receive ABR certification in Therapeutic Medical Physics
Certification by the American Board of Radiology in Therapeutic Radiological Physics and Radiological Physics, preferred
What is expected of you and others at this level
Applies comprehensive knowledge and a thorough understanding of concepts, principles, and technical capabilities to perform varied tasks and projects
May contribute to the development of policies and procedures
Works on complex projects of large scope
Develops technical solutions to a wide range of difficult problems
Solutions are innovative and consistent with organization objectives
Completes work; independently receives general guidance on new projects
Work reviewed for purpose of meeting objectives
May act as a mentor to less experienced colleagues
Anticipated salary range: $149,500-$253,000
Bonus eligible: No
Benefits: Cardinal Health offers a wide variety of benefits and programs to support health and well-being.
Medical, dental and vision coverage
Paid time off plan
Health savings account (HSA)
401k savings plan
Access to wages before pay day with myFlexPay
Flexible spending accounts (FSAs)
Short- and long-term disability coverage
Work-Life resources
Paid parental leave
Healthy lifestyle programs
Application window anticipated to close: 8/10/2026 *if interested in opportunity, please submit application as soon as possible.
The salary range listed is an estimate. Pay at Cardinal Health is determined by multiple factors including, but not limited to, a candidate’s geographical location, relevant education, experience and skills and an evaluation of internal pay equity.
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Cardinal Health supports an inclusive workplace that values diversity of thought, experience and background. We celebrate the power of our differences to create better solutions for our customers by ensuring employees can be their authentic selves each day. Cardinal Health is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, age, physical or mental disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, pregnancy, veteran status, marital status, creed, status with regard to public assistance, genetic status or any other status protected by federal, state or local law.
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About Navista
We believe in the power of community oncology to support patients through their cancer journeys. As an oncology practice alliance comprised of more than 40 sites, Navista provides the support community practices need to fuel their growth—while maintaining their independence.
The Medical Physicist will support the safe and accurate planning, delivery, and quality assurance of radiation therapy in a collaborative, patient-focused clinical environment. This role involves participation in equipment calibration, treatment planning, QA activities, and radiation safety. The physicist will work closely with the radiation oncology team to ensure high standards of care and regulatory compliance, with opportunities to contribute to the ongoing evaluation and implementation of new technologies.
Rocky Mountain Oncology Center in Casper, WY offers extensive services and care for every step of cancer treatment, including oncology, chemotherapy, radiation oncology, infusion and imaging. A spacious, comfortable, state-of-the-art 19,000 square foot center, we offer not only excellence in medicine but also an environment of comfort and retreat.
Responsibilities
Calibrate therapy equipment in a manner suitable for accurate radiation dose delivery.
Direct the determination of radiation dose distributions in patients undergoing treatment (i.e. computerized dosimetry planning or direct radiation measurement).
Direct the acceptance testing of new equipment and treatment devices.
Direct the design and construction of patient treatment aids or special devices (blocks, compensators, molds, etc.).
Direct the radiation safety program for the radiation oncology department.
Participate in equipment planning and evaluation, program planning, marketing, staff review and budget preparation.
Maintain proper records necessary for JCAHO, NRC, state, or other regulatory agencies.
Review and approve department policies and procedures.
Develop policies and procedures related to radiation safety and radiation oncology physics.
Provide consultation for personnel radiation exposure as needed.
Design and implement pertinent aspects of the quality management program that involve the use of external beam radiotherapy equipment and therapeutic radioisotopes.
Manage the medical physics service in a manner to meet or exceed established standards of practice consistent with the facility size and available resources.
Evaluate new technologies and implement as needed.
Consult with the radiation oncologists, as required, concerning patient doses and optimization of patient treatment plans and delivery.
Provide technical direction of radiation oncology staff as specified by the department medical director.
Serve as the focal point for machine maintenance and repair.
Monitor equipment to ensure that correct and consistent results or outputs are achieved and ensuring that ongoing maintenance routines are followed.
Troubleshoot problems with hardware and software as needed.
Regular attendance and punctuality.
Contributes to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed.
Ensures that all processing and reporting deadlines are consistently achieved.
Perform any other functions as required by management.
Qualifications
Compliance with the ABR Standard for Continuing Medical Education, preferred
Masters, PhD or DMP in Medical Physics or related field, preferred
ABR certification or eligible to receive ABR certification in Therapeutic Medical Physics
Certification by the American Board of Radiology in Therapeutic Radiological Physics and Radiological Physics, preferred
What is expected of you and others at this level
Applies comprehensive knowledge and a thorough understanding of concepts, principles, and technical capabilities to perform varied tasks and projects
May contribute to the development of policies and procedures
Works on complex projects of large scope
Develops technical solutions to a wide range of difficult problems
Solutions are innovative and consistent with organization objectives
Completes work; independently receives general guidance on new projects
Work reviewed for purpose of meeting objectives
May act as a mentor to less experienced colleagues
Anticipated salary range: $149,500-$253,000
Bonus eligible: No
Benefits: Cardinal Health offers a wide variety of benefits and programs to support health and well-being.
Medical, dental and vision coverage
Paid time off plan
Health savings account (HSA)
401k savings plan
Access to wages before pay day with myFlexPay
Flexible spending accounts (FSAs)
Short- and long-term disability coverage
Work-Life resources
Paid parental leave
Healthy lifestyle programs
Application window anticipated to close: 8/10/2026 *if interested in opportunity, please submit application as soon as possible.
The salary range listed is an estimate. Pay at Cardinal Health is determined by multiple factors including, but not limited to, a candidate’s geographical location, relevant education, experience and skills and an evaluation of internal pay equity.
#LI-LP
Cardinal Health supports an inclusive workplace that values diversity of thought, experience and background. We celebrate the power of our differences to create better solutions for our customers by ensuring employees can be their authentic selves each day. Cardinal Health is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, age, physical or mental disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, pregnancy, veteran status, marital status, creed, status with regard to public assistance, genetic status or any other status protected by federal, state or local law.
To read and review this privacy notice click here
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Entry Level Physicist Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get an entry level physicist job?
Entry level physicist roles typically look for a bachelor's or master's degree in physics or a closely related field, plus hands-on experience from research, lab work, or internships. Highlighting specific technical skills like data analysis, instrumentation, or computational modeling gives candidates an edge. Tailoring your application to show how your academic projects connect to the employer's work matters as much as your degree at this stage.
Which companies hire entry level physicists?
Companies hiring entry level physicists right now include Trinity Health, Virginia Commonwealth University, and University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Hiring at this level comes from a wide range of employers, including national laboratories, defense contractors, technology firms, and research-focused organizations that regularly bring on new graduates to support applied and experimental work.
Are there remote entry level physicist jobs?
Yes, though most physicist roles at the entry level involve lab or on-site work. About 12% of entry level physicist openings are remote or hybrid as of November 2026, with remote-eligible positions more common in data analysis, computational physics, and software-adjacent roles than in hands-on laboratory or hardware positions.
Are these new grad physicist jobs?
Yes, the listings here include new grad, recent graduate, and junior physicist roles. A posting is typically new-grad friendly when it welcomes zero to two years of experience, accepts internship or research experience in place of full-time work, or explicitly invites candidates with a strong academic portfolio. If a listing does not require prior employment, it is a strong candidate for a new grad application.
Which industries hire the most entry level physicists?
Entry level physicist roles concentrate in Healthcare & Medical Services, Education, and Insurance, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. These sectors drive hiring at the entry level because they rely on physics training for instrumentation, modeling, and experimental work that new graduates can contribute to directly under supervision.