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Radiation Therapist is a designated TN visa occupation under USMCA, making sponsorship available to Canadian and Mexican professionals without a lottery or annual cap. Your degree, active radiation therapy license, and a qualifying employer job offer are the core requirements to enter the U.S. and begin treating patients.
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At Houston Methodist, the Senior Radiation Physicist is responsible for ensuring the safe and accurate use of radiation for therapy as prescribed by the Physician through oversight of the technical aspects of radiation therapy, including imaging, planning, treatment, and associated procedures, and protecting patients, staff and public from radiation harm. Performs quality assurance testing, calibrates radiation therapy equipment, leads the implementation of new technologies, and develops policies and procedures. The incumbent will develop testing, evaluate performance, and documentation adhering to accreditation and regulatory requirements. This position will also assist in the training of junior level Radiation Physicists and residents.
FLSA STATUS
Exempt
QUALIFICATIONS
Education
M.S. or PhD in degree in Physical Science or related field
Experience
Five years of experience in therapeutic medical physics in a hospital/clinic-based environment
LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS
Required
MPHYS - Medical Physicists - State Licensure - Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation_PSV and
Certified by the American Board of Medical Physics in Therapeutic/Medical/Radiological/ Radiation Oncology Physics: ABR or ABR-ONC or ABR-TMP
SKILLS AND ABILITIES
Demonstrates the skills and competencies necessary to safely perform the assigned job, determined through ongoing skills, competency assessments, and performance evaluations
Sufficient proficiency in speaking, reading, and writing the English language necessary to perform the essential functions of this job, especially with regard to activities impacting patient or employee safety or security
Ability to effectively communicate with patients, physicians, family members and co-workers in a manner consistent with a customer service focus and application of positive language principles
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
PEOPLE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
Works with therapy staff to ensure that periodic machine quality assurance is routinely and appropriately performed.
Surveilles engineering/vendor staff work to ensure machine repairs and upgrades are adequately performed and machine performance verified.
Provides consultation to physicians, and guidance to dosimetrists and therapists regarding best approaches to simulate, plan, image and treat patients to assure accurate delivery of prescribed radiation dosage to a specific human patient, and the associated risk.
Supports the training of departmental personnel as needed to effectively and safely utilize equipment for patient care and the didactic education and hands-on training for radiation oncology and medical physics residents and other trainees. Provides guidance and supervision to junior medical physicist.
SERVICE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
Develops procedures for testing and evaluating performance levels of radiotherapy treatment and simulation equipment. Assists in the development and execution of plans for acceptance and commissioning of new radiotherapy and dosimetry equipment and software.
Provides documentation that radiotherapy treatment and simulation equipment meet accreditation and regulatory compliance requirements. Participates in the specification of the physics instrumentation used in the measurement and performance testing of therapeutic equipment.
Participates in the development and management of quality control program for a radiation treatment facility that includes applicable facility accreditation requirements, and the review of policies and procedures pertaining to therapeutic radiation and its safe and appropriate use.
QUALITY/SAFETY ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
Ensures that quality assurance is performed to verify proper functioning after installation, repair or upgrade of radiation treatment equipment and software. It includes acceptance testing of radiotherapy treatment and simulation equipment, calibration and characterization of radiation beams from therapeutic equipment including radiation quantity, quality, and distribution characteristics, and assessment of the mechanical and geometric optics for proper placement of the beam. It also includes calibration and/or verification of the physical and radiological characteristics of brachytherapy sources.
Advances the implementation and management of dosimetric and beam delivery aspects of external beam delivery, brachytherapy irradiation and special procedures. External beam delivery aspects include treatment aids, beam modifiers, and geometrical arrangements. Special procedures are included for both external beam (e.g. radiosurgery, total body irradiation, total skin irradiation, intraoperative therapy) and brachytherapy (e.g. high dose rate, intravascular brachytherapy).
Guides the acceptance testing, management, and supervision of computer systems used for treatment planning and calculation of treatment times or monitor units. This includes measurement and input of dosimetry data base and verification of output for external beam radiotherapy and brachytherapy.
Ensures the completion of periodic quality assurance and calibrations for radiation treatment equipment, software, and instrumentation in accordance to Part 25 Texas Administrative Code §289 as well as recommendations from vendors and professional organizations.
Ensures that patient-specific quality assurance, including initial and periodic treatment plan checks and measurements if required, are performed on a timely manner.
Coordinates and participates in the development and/or evaluation of a radiation safety program in a therapeutic radiation facility including written procedures for the protection of patients, workers, and the public, as well as in the protective shielding design and radiation safety surveys in a radiotherapy facility.
FINANCE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
Develops specifications for radiotherapy treatment and simulation equipment, including software. Provides equipment and software evaluations of value and performance and recommendations on possible equipment and software purchases.
GROWTH/INNOVATION ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
Develops and participates in clinical research and development projects as well as other research projects that are consistent with departmental goals.
SUPPLEMENTAL REQUIREMENTS
WORK ATTIRE
+ Uniform: No
+ Scrubs: Yes
+ Business professional: Yes
+ Other (department approved): No
ON-CALL
+ Note that employees may be required to be on-call during emergencies (ie. Disaster, Severe Weather Events, etc) regardless of selection below.
+ On Call Yes
TRAVEL
Travel specifications may vary by department
+ May require travel within the Houston Metropolitan area Yes
+ May require travel outside Houston Metropolitan area No
Company Profile:
Houston Methodist Specialty Physician Group is an integral part of Houston Methodist’s overall strategy to become one of the nation’s leading academic medical centers. Established as a nonprofit corporation certified by the Texas State Board of Medical Examiners, the Specialty Physician Group enables physicians to maintain autonomy with respect to clinical practice while growing their practice within an academic environment.
Houston Methodist is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
INTRODUCTION
At Houston Methodist, the Senior Radiation Physicist is responsible for ensuring the safe and accurate use of radiation for therapy as prescribed by the Physician through oversight of the technical aspects of radiation therapy, including imaging, planning, treatment, and associated procedures, and protecting patients, staff and public from radiation harm. Performs quality assurance testing, calibrates radiation therapy equipment, leads the implementation of new technologies, and develops policies and procedures. The incumbent will develop testing, evaluate performance, and documentation adhering to accreditation and regulatory requirements. This position will also assist in the training of junior level Radiation Physicists and residents.
FLSA STATUS
Exempt
QUALIFICATIONS
Education
M.S. or PhD in degree in Physical Science or related field
Experience
Five years of experience in therapeutic medical physics in a hospital/clinic-based environment
LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS
Required
MPHYS - Medical Physicists - State Licensure - Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation_PSV and
Certified by the American Board of Medical Physics in Therapeutic/Medical/Radiological/ Radiation Oncology Physics: ABR or ABR-ONC or ABR-TMP
SKILLS AND ABILITIES
Demonstrates the skills and competencies necessary to safely perform the assigned job, determined through ongoing skills, competency assessments, and performance evaluations
Sufficient proficiency in speaking, reading, and writing the English language necessary to perform the essential functions of this job, especially with regard to activities impacting patient or employee safety or security
Ability to effectively communicate with patients, physicians, family members and co-workers in a manner consistent with a customer service focus and application of positive language principles
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
PEOPLE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
Works with therapy staff to ensure that periodic machine quality assurance is routinely and appropriately performed.
Surveilles engineering/vendor staff work to ensure machine repairs and upgrades are adequately performed and machine performance verified.
Provides consultation to physicians, and guidance to dosimetrists and therapists regarding best approaches to simulate, plan, image and treat patients to assure accurate delivery of prescribed radiation dosage to a specific human patient, and the associated risk.
Supports the training of departmental personnel as needed to effectively and safely utilize equipment for patient care and the didactic education and hands-on training for radiation oncology and medical physics residents and other trainees. Provides guidance and supervision to junior medical physicist.
SERVICE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
Develops procedures for testing and evaluating performance levels of radiotherapy treatment and simulation equipment. Assists in the development and execution of plans for acceptance and commissioning of new radiotherapy and dosimetry equipment and software.
Provides documentation that radiotherapy treatment and simulation equipment meet accreditation and regulatory compliance requirements. Participates in the specification of the physics instrumentation used in the measurement and performance testing of therapeutic equipment.
Participates in the development and management of quality control program for a radiation treatment facility that includes applicable facility accreditation requirements, and the review of policies and procedures pertaining to therapeutic radiation and its safe and appropriate use.
QUALITY/SAFETY ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
Ensures that quality assurance is performed to verify proper functioning after installation, repair or upgrade of radiation treatment equipment and software. It includes acceptance testing of radiotherapy treatment and simulation equipment, calibration and characterization of radiation beams from therapeutic equipment including radiation quantity, quality, and distribution characteristics, and assessment of the mechanical and geometric optics for proper placement of the beam. It also includes calibration and/or verification of the physical and radiological characteristics of brachytherapy sources.
Advances the implementation and management of dosimetric and beam delivery aspects of external beam delivery, brachytherapy irradiation and special procedures. External beam delivery aspects include treatment aids, beam modifiers, and geometrical arrangements. Special procedures are included for both external beam (e.g. radiosurgery, total body irradiation, total skin irradiation, intraoperative therapy) and brachytherapy (e.g. high dose rate, intravascular brachytherapy).
Guides the acceptance testing, management, and supervision of computer systems used for treatment planning and calculation of treatment times or monitor units. This includes measurement and input of dosimetry data base and verification of output for external beam radiotherapy and brachytherapy.
Ensures the completion of periodic quality assurance and calibrations for radiation treatment equipment, software, and instrumentation in accordance to Part 25 Texas Administrative Code §289 as well as recommendations from vendors and professional organizations.
Ensures that patient-specific quality assurance, including initial and periodic treatment plan checks and measurements if required, are performed on a timely manner.
Coordinates and participates in the development and/or evaluation of a radiation safety program in a therapeutic radiation facility including written procedures for the protection of patients, workers, and the public, as well as in the protective shielding design and radiation safety surveys in a radiotherapy facility.
FINANCE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
Develops specifications for radiotherapy treatment and simulation equipment, including software. Provides equipment and software evaluations of value and performance and recommendations on possible equipment and software purchases.
GROWTH/INNOVATION ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
Develops and participates in clinical research and development projects as well as other research projects that are consistent with departmental goals.
SUPPLEMENTAL REQUIREMENTS
WORK ATTIRE
+ Uniform: No
+ Scrubs: Yes
+ Business professional: Yes
+ Other (department approved): No
ON-CALL
+ Note that employees may be required to be on-call during emergencies (ie. Disaster, Severe Weather Events, etc) regardless of selection below.
+ On Call Yes
TRAVEL
Travel specifications may vary by department
+ May require travel within the Houston Metropolitan area Yes
+ May require travel outside Houston Metropolitan area No
Company Profile:
Houston Methodist Specialty Physician Group is an integral part of Houston Methodist’s overall strategy to become one of the nation’s leading academic medical centers. Established as a nonprofit corporation certified by the Texas State Board of Medical Examiners, the Specialty Physician Group enables physicians to maintain autonomy with respect to clinical practice while growing their practice within an academic environment.
Houston Methodist is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding TN Visa Sponsorship in Radiation Therapist
Verify your credentials meet TN standards
TN visa sponsorship for Radiation Therapists requires a bachelor's degree in radiation therapy or a closely related field. A diploma in radiological technology alone may not satisfy adjudicators, so confirm your credential aligns before applying.
Target hospitals experienced with visa sponsorship
Academic medical centers, cancer treatment networks, and VA hospitals have experience sponsoring work visas for specialized roles. Focus your outreach on oncology departments at large health systems, where HR teams are accustomed to handling visa sponsorship for allied health professionals. For Canadians, be prepared to present your educational credentials and job offer at the U.S. port of entry; for Mexicans, your employer's support letter will be submitted with your consular application.
Get your state license before the offer stage
Most U.S. employers won't extend a Radiation Therapist offer without proof of ARRT certification and a state license or a clear path to licensure. Clearing these before you apply removes the biggest barrier for sponsoring employers.
Use Migrate Mate to find sponsoring employers
Searching broadly wastes time on employers unfamiliar with visa sponsorship. Migrate Mate filters Radiation Therapist roles by employers with recent visa filings, so you're applying to companies already experienced with supporting work visa candidates.
Prepare a support letter that satisfies CBP
Canadian applicants enter at the border, where a CBP officer reviews your employer's support letter on the spot. The letter must state your job title as 'Radiation Therapist,' your wage, and that the role requires a relevant degree.
Understand Mexican applicants need a consular appointment
Mexican professionals cannot self-petition at the border and must apply at a U.S. consulate. Schedule your appointment early through USCIS, as consular availability for TN applicants in certain cities can add weeks to your timeline.
Radiation Therapist TN Visa: Frequently Asked Questions
Does Radiation Therapist qualify for TN visa sponsorship?
Yes. Radiation Therapist is explicitly listed as a qualifying TN occupation under USMCA. You need a baccalaureate degree in radiation therapy or a related field, active ARRT certification, and a job offer from a U.S. employer. The role must involve direct therapeutic radiation treatment, not a general radiologic technologist function.
How does TN compare to H-1B for Radiation Therapist roles?
TN has no annual cap and no lottery, so you can start a Radiation Therapist role as soon as you have an offer and qualifying credentials. H-1B visa selection is random and limited to 85,000 slots per year. For Canadians especially, TN is faster, lower cost, and available year-round without waiting for an April registration window.
Where can I find Radiation Therapist jobs with TN visa sponsorship?
Migrate Mate is built specifically for TN visa job seekers. It surfaces Radiation Therapist roles at employers with documented TN sponsorship activity, so you're not cold-applying to HR teams who have never processed a TN filing. Filtering by sponsorship history significantly narrows your search to realistic opportunities.
Can my employer sponsor my TN visa if they have never done it before?
Yes. TN does not require USCIS pre-approval or a government labor test, so any U.S. employer can sponsor a TN professional for the first time. The employer prepares a support letter, and for Canadian applicants, you present it at the border. The process is simpler than H-1B, which helps first-time sponsoring employers participate.
What happens to my TN status if my Radiation Therapist contract ends early?
Your TN status is tied to that specific employer and role. If the contract ends, you're out of status and must either secure a new TN-qualifying offer and refile, or depart the U.S. There is no formal grace period codified for TN holders the way the 60-day H-1B grace period is structured, so acting quickly on a new offer matters.