Travel Physicist
San Francisco, California
UCSF Health Medical Center

Radiation Oncology Medical Physicist - Locum Tenens

Location: San Francisco, California
Employment Type: Locum Tenens (W2)
Shift: Day shift, 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM (5 days/week, 8 hours/day, 40 hours/week)
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Description

• No privileging needed; can start ASAP within 3 weeks.
• Work schedule: 8-hour day shifts.
• Clinical radiation oncology role involving:

  • Machine troubleshooting and clinical presence for linac-based radiation therapy patients.
  • Weekly and final chart checks, plan checks for external beam plans.
  • Linac quality assurance (QA) and collaboration with service engineers on machine issues.
  • Experience with a patient mix including in-patient palliative care.

Required Qualifications

• American Board of Radiology (ABR) certification in diagnostic or therapeutic medical physics (PhD and ABR certification required).
• Eligible to be authorized as a Calibration Physicist with the State of California.
• Minimum 2 years of experience in a clinical radiation oncology department.
• Master’s degree in an applied science or medical physics training in a radiation oncology program.
• Experience with:

  • Truebeam linear accelerators
  • RayStation treatment planning system
  • Aria Oncology Information System
  • MIM software
• Strong communication skills and clinical practice experience.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with Elekta Versa linear accelerator machines.
• ACRT accreditation experience.

Required Documentation and Compliance

• Social Security Card (full number required, hard copy not required).
• Valid Driver’s License or State ID (clear, color copy of front).
• Facility-specific application and credentialing documents, including:

  • Verification of education, work history, hospital affiliations (10 years), and references (3 peer references within 12 months).
  • Current and past malpractice coverage certificates of insurance (COI).
  • Case logs for recent graduates (last 24 months).
  • Curriculum Vitae (CV) and photo.
  • Explanation documentation for any employment gaps over 30 days.
• Temporary and permanent privileges processes apply.
• Annual and initial health requirements including:

  • Tuberculosis screening and testing (two tests during initial privileging).
  • Seasonal flu vaccination or facility-specific declination.
  • Measles, Mumps, Rubella (MMR) positive titers or vaccination proof.
  • Varicella positive titer or vaccination proof.
  • Hepatitis B vaccination series, positive titer, or declination form.
  • Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap vaccination or declination documentation.
  • COVID-19 vaccination series and boosters or facility-specific declination.
  • Drug testing (9 panel within 30 days of start, initial privileging only).
  • Physical exam within 12 months of start (initial privileging only).
  • Respirator fit test within 12 months of start (initial privileging only).
• Required cybersecurity and HIPAA training and annual quizzes with passing scores.

Additional Notes

• DEA license hard copy required unless otherwise approved.
• All required documents must be submitted promptly, including completion of facility applications within 48 hours of contract signing.
• Temporary privileges may be granted for clean files with no malpractice issues; permanent privileges follow committee approval.

This position is ideal for a Medical Physicist with solid clinical radiation oncology experience, ABR certification, and eligibility for California Calibration Physicist authorization, seeking a locum tenens opportunity with a reputable medical center.