Medical Physicist Jobs in USA with Visa Sponsorship
Medical physicists qualify for H-1B visa and other work visas based on their specialized degree requirements and clinical expertise. Most positions require a master's degree in medical physics, health physics, or related field, with CAMPEP accreditation often preferred. Employers typically sponsor physicists in radiation oncology, diagnostic imaging, and nuclear medicine departments. For detailed occupation requirements, see the O*NET profile.
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NYU Langone Health is a fully integrated health system that consistently achieves the best patient outcomes through a rigorous focus on quality that has resulted in some of the lowest mortality rates in the nation. Vizient Inc. has ranked NYU Langone the No. 1 comprehensive academic medical center in the country for three years in a row, and U.S. News & World Report recently placed nine of its clinical specialties among the top five in the nation. NYU Langone offers a comprehensive range of medical services with one high standard of care across 6 inpatient locations, its Perlmutter Cancer Center, and over 320 outpatient locations in the New York area and Florida. With $14.2 billion in revenue this year, the system also includes two tuition-free medical schools, in Manhattan and on Long Island, and a vast research enterprise with over $1 billion in active awards from the National Institutes of Health.
Position Summary:
We have an exciting opportunity to join our team as a Assistant, Medical Physicist - Manhattan, Cancer Center.
In this role, the successful candidate The Medical Physicist Assistant (MPA) performs tasks in support of faculty medical physicists within the Department of Radiation Oncology's clinical enterprise. Responsibilities of the MPA include routine clinical quality assurance (patient-specific and subset of linear accelerator performance), assisting treatment platform commissioning, treatment device fabrication, QA equipment management, calibration of research irradiator, support of clinical trial data collection & submission, and associated report and record generation.
The MPA shall function generally as an extender to the medical physics group within the Department, with supervision requirements and a scope of work aligned with guidelines established by the American Association of Physicists in Medicine (AAPM) Medical Physics Practice Guidelines Report 10a and AAPM Policy AP-131-A. All pertinent medical physics tasks performed by the MPA shall be reviewed and co-signed by a qualified faculty medical physicist as their supervisor, who assumes full responsibility for submitted work. The Medical Physics Assistant shall report to the Director of Physics or their designee. The training and ongoing competency of the MPA shall be the responsibility of the Director of Clinical Medical Physics or their designee.
Job Responsibilities:
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Under the supervision of a qualified medical physicist (QMP), perform routine, non-procedural quality assurance testing on linear accelerators, CT simulators, and ancillary treatment weekly and monthly. Record said measurements using a web-based reporting and analysis system.
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Under the supervision of a qualified medical physicist (QMP), acquire measurements and generate associated documentation to verify the accuracy of the delivery of modulated radiotherapy patient treatments.
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Under the supervision of a qualified medical physicist (QMP), perform limited quality assurance for clinical treatment planning software systems on an annual basis.
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Under the supervision of a qualified medical physicist (QMP), fabricate custom radiation-field shaping apertures for electron radiotherapy treatments and associated quality assurance testing.
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Oversee the inventory and record-keeping of equipment utilized for physics quality assurance procedures. In collaboration with medical physics and radiation safety groups, ensure the timeliness of required equipment calibrations.
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Ensure appropriate calibration of the Department's research small animal irradiator performing routine quality assurance.
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Collect and aggregate physics-related data for patients enrolled on clinical trials for submission to clinical trial office or trial hosting entity.
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When appropriate, assist the medical physics group in clinical development, research initiatives, and operations optimization projects.
Minimum Qualifications:
To qualify you must have a A bachelor's degree in physics, Engineering, or related technical science, or a graduate of a medical physics program, or JCERT-accredited program in radiation therapy or suitable equivalent.
Demonstrable skills in technical problem-solving.
Demonstrate competency in performing requisite tasks via the Department's continuous credentialing program for MPAs.
Qualified candidates must be able to effectively communicate with all levels of the organization.
NYU Langone Health provides its staff with far more than just a place to work. Rather, we are an institution you can be proud of, an institution where you'll feel good about devoting your time and your talents.
At NYU Langone Health, we are committed to supporting our workforce and their loved ones with a comprehensive benefits and wellness package. Our offerings provide a robust support system for any stage of life, whether it's developing your career, starting a family, or saving for retirement. The support employees receive goes beyond a standard benefit offering, where employees have access to financial security benefits, a generous time-off program and employee resources groups for peer support. Additionally, all employees have access to our holistic employee wellness program, which focuses on seven key areas of well-being: physical, mental, nutritional, sleep, social, financial, and preventive care. The benefits and wellness package is designed to allow you to focus on what truly matters. Join us and experience the extensive resources and services designed to enhance your overall quality of life for you and your family.
COMPENSATION
- Salary Range: $84,577.92 - $100,000.00 Annually
Actual salaries depend on a variety of factors, including experience, specialty, education, and hospital need. The salary range or contractual rate listed does not include bonuses/incentive, differential pay or other forms of compensation or benefits.
NYU Langone Health is an equal opportunity employer and committed to inclusion in all aspects of recruiting and employment. All qualified individuals are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration. We require applications to be completed online.
View Know Your Rights: Workplace discrimination is illegal.
INTRODUCTION
NYU Langone Health is a fully integrated health system that consistently achieves the best patient outcomes through a rigorous focus on quality that has resulted in some of the lowest mortality rates in the nation. Vizient Inc. has ranked NYU Langone the No. 1 comprehensive academic medical center in the country for three years in a row, and U.S. News & World Report recently placed nine of its clinical specialties among the top five in the nation. NYU Langone offers a comprehensive range of medical services with one high standard of care across 6 inpatient locations, its Perlmutter Cancer Center, and over 320 outpatient locations in the New York area and Florida. With $14.2 billion in revenue this year, the system also includes two tuition-free medical schools, in Manhattan and on Long Island, and a vast research enterprise with over $1 billion in active awards from the National Institutes of Health.
Position Summary:
We have an exciting opportunity to join our team as a Assistant, Medical Physicist - Manhattan, Cancer Center.
In this role, the successful candidate The Medical Physicist Assistant (MPA) performs tasks in support of faculty medical physicists within the Department of Radiation Oncology's clinical enterprise. Responsibilities of the MPA include routine clinical quality assurance (patient-specific and subset of linear accelerator performance), assisting treatment platform commissioning, treatment device fabrication, QA equipment management, calibration of research irradiator, support of clinical trial data collection & submission, and associated report and record generation.
The MPA shall function generally as an extender to the medical physics group within the Department, with supervision requirements and a scope of work aligned with guidelines established by the American Association of Physicists in Medicine (AAPM) Medical Physics Practice Guidelines Report 10a and AAPM Policy AP-131-A. All pertinent medical physics tasks performed by the MPA shall be reviewed and co-signed by a qualified faculty medical physicist as their supervisor, who assumes full responsibility for submitted work. The Medical Physics Assistant shall report to the Director of Physics or their designee. The training and ongoing competency of the MPA shall be the responsibility of the Director of Clinical Medical Physics or their designee.
Job Responsibilities:
-
Under the supervision of a qualified medical physicist (QMP), perform routine, non-procedural quality assurance testing on linear accelerators, CT simulators, and ancillary treatment weekly and monthly. Record said measurements using a web-based reporting and analysis system.
-
Under the supervision of a qualified medical physicist (QMP), acquire measurements and generate associated documentation to verify the accuracy of the delivery of modulated radiotherapy patient treatments.
-
Under the supervision of a qualified medical physicist (QMP), perform limited quality assurance for clinical treatment planning software systems on an annual basis.
-
Under the supervision of a qualified medical physicist (QMP), fabricate custom radiation-field shaping apertures for electron radiotherapy treatments and associated quality assurance testing.
-
Oversee the inventory and record-keeping of equipment utilized for physics quality assurance procedures. In collaboration with medical physics and radiation safety groups, ensure the timeliness of required equipment calibrations.
-
Ensure appropriate calibration of the Department's research small animal irradiator performing routine quality assurance.
-
Collect and aggregate physics-related data for patients enrolled on clinical trials for submission to clinical trial office or trial hosting entity.
-
When appropriate, assist the medical physics group in clinical development, research initiatives, and operations optimization projects.
Minimum Qualifications:
To qualify you must have a A bachelor's degree in physics, Engineering, or related technical science, or a graduate of a medical physics program, or JCERT-accredited program in radiation therapy or suitable equivalent.
Demonstrable skills in technical problem-solving.
Demonstrate competency in performing requisite tasks via the Department's continuous credentialing program for MPAs.
Qualified candidates must be able to effectively communicate with all levels of the organization.
NYU Langone Health provides its staff with far more than just a place to work. Rather, we are an institution you can be proud of, an institution where you'll feel good about devoting your time and your talents.
At NYU Langone Health, we are committed to supporting our workforce and their loved ones with a comprehensive benefits and wellness package. Our offerings provide a robust support system for any stage of life, whether it's developing your career, starting a family, or saving for retirement. The support employees receive goes beyond a standard benefit offering, where employees have access to financial security benefits, a generous time-off program and employee resources groups for peer support. Additionally, all employees have access to our holistic employee wellness program, which focuses on seven key areas of well-being: physical, mental, nutritional, sleep, social, financial, and preventive care. The benefits and wellness package is designed to allow you to focus on what truly matters. Join us and experience the extensive resources and services designed to enhance your overall quality of life for you and your family.
COMPENSATION
- Salary Range: $84,577.92 - $100,000.00 Annually
Actual salaries depend on a variety of factors, including experience, specialty, education, and hospital need. The salary range or contractual rate listed does not include bonuses/incentive, differential pay or other forms of compensation or benefits.
NYU Langone Health is an equal opportunity employer and committed to inclusion in all aspects of recruiting and employment. All qualified individuals are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration. We require applications to be completed online.
View Know Your Rights: Workplace discrimination is illegal.
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Highlight CAMPEP accreditation in applications
CAMPEP-accredited programs are the gold standard for medical physics education. Employers recognize this credential immediately, strengthening your specialty occupation argument for H-1B petitions and demonstrating your qualifications meet industry standards.
Target academic medical centers and cancer institutes
Major cancer centers like MD Anderson, Mayo Clinic, and Memorial Sloan Kettering regularly sponsor international medical physicists. These institutions have established visa sponsorship processes and understand the specialized nature of medical physics roles.
Emphasize clinical residency completion
CAMPEP-accredited clinical residencies are highly valued by employers. Completed residency programs demonstrate hands-on clinical experience and make you eligible for board certification, significantly strengthening your sponsorship case with potential employers.
Obtain ABR or ABMP board certification early
Board certification through the American Board of Radiology or American Board of Medical Physics validates your expertise. Many employers prefer or require certification, making your H-1B petition stronger and opening more sponsorship opportunities.
Network through AAPM conferences and regional chapters
The American Association of Physicists in Medicine hosts major conferences where employers recruit. Regional chapter meetings provide networking opportunities with hiring managers at hospitals and cancer centers that sponsor international candidates regularly.
Consider entry through research positions first
Research-focused roles at universities or national labs may offer easier initial sponsorship paths. These positions can lead to clinical opportunities later while establishing your presence in the U.S. medical physics community.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do medical physicists qualify for H-1B specialty occupation requirements?
Yes, medical physics positions typically qualify as specialty occupations because they require specialized knowledge in radiation physics, dosimetry, and clinical applications. Most roles require a master's degree in medical physics or related field, with CAMPEP accreditation strongly preferred. The highly technical nature of radiation safety and treatment planning makes these positions well-suited for H-1B visa classification.
What degree requirements do employers expect for visa sponsorship?
Most employers require a master's degree in medical physics, health physics, nuclear engineering, or closely related field. CAMPEP-accredited programs are strongly preferred and often required for clinical positions. A bachelor's degree in physics or engineering plus relevant graduate coursework may qualify for some research-focused roles, but clinical positions typically demand specialized medical physics education.
How important is board certification for getting sponsored?
Board certification significantly improves sponsorship prospects. Many clinical positions require ABR or ABMP certification within a specified timeframe after hiring. While not always required upfront, employers prefer candidates eligible for certification or already certified. Certification demonstrates professional competency and helps justify the specialty occupation requirement for visa petitions.
How to find Medical Physicist jobs with visa sponsorship?
To find Medical Physicist jobs with visa sponsorship, use Migrate Mate, which specializes in connecting international professionals with sponsoring employers. Focus on healthcare systems, cancer treatment centers, research hospitals, and medical device companies that commonly hire Medical Physicists. These employers often sponsor H-1B, O-1 visa, or EB-2 visas for qualified candidates with specialized physics and medical expertise.
Which medical physics specialties have the best sponsorship opportunities?
Radiation oncology physics has the strongest demand and sponsorship opportunities, especially at cancer centers and large hospital systems. Diagnostic imaging physics and nuclear medicine physics also offer good prospects. Research positions in areas like proton therapy, stereotactic radiosurgery, and medical imaging innovation frequently sponsor international candidates at academic institutions.
Can medical physicists get sponsored without clinical residency experience?
Yes, but opportunities are more limited. Research positions at universities, national laboratories, and medical device companies may sponsor candidates without clinical residency. However, clinical positions at hospitals and cancer centers typically prefer or require CAMPEP-accredited residency completion. Consider research roles as stepping stones to build U.S. experience before transitioning to clinical positions.
What is the prevailing wage requirement for sponsored Medical Physicist jobs?
U.S. employers sponsoring a visa must pay at least the prevailing wage, which is what workers in the same role, area, and experience level typically earn. The Department of Labor sets this rate to make sure companies aren't hiring foreign workers simply because they'd accept lower pay than a U.S. worker. It varies by job title, location, and experience. You can look up current prevailing wage rates for any occupation and location using the OFLC Wage Search page.