Travel Physicist
Salem, Oregon
Salem Hospital

Job Opportunity: Medical Physicist (Travel/Contract)

Location: Salem, Oregon
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Description

• Work in a full-service radiation oncology department with two Varian linacs.
• Patient load: approximately 65 patients per day (mostly outpatient).
• EMR systems used: Varian Aria and Eclipse.
• Responsibilities include performing all types of chart checks, daily and monthly QA on the Varian TruBeam linacs and ARIA system.
• Practice setting: hospital-based radiation oncology clinic.

Requirements

• Specialty: Physicist (Therapeutic Medical Physics)
• Board Certification: ABR board certified in therapeutic medical physics (required).
• License: No state license required for physicists in Oregon.
• Minimum Experience: 3 years in the specialty.
• Prior Travel Experience: Not specified as required.

Skills & Competencies

• Highly proficient with Varian TruBeam linacs and the ARIA system.
• Ability to perform daily and monthly quality assurance on radiation oncology equipment.

Travel Logistics

• Travel and lodging expenses covered by the client.

Compliance & Documentation Requirements

• Clear copy of driver's license, passport, or state ID.
• Criminal background check within 90 days of start (7-year search).
• EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG checks within 30 days of start and ongoing every 30 days.
• Education verification (transcript or diploma accepted).
• Physical exam within one year of start (can start with physical pending).
• Drug testing (10-panel) within 90 days of start.
• Immunizations and health screenings required:

  • Negative TB test or chest X-ray within 1 year.
  • Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap vaccine or declination.
  • Measles, Mumps, Rubella (MMR) antibody titers or vaccinations.
  • Hepatitis B titer or vaccination series (booster or declination if low titer).
  • Varicella antibody titer or vaccinations.
  • Seasonal flu vaccine or signed declination (year-round requirement).
• Fit mask testing to be completed onsite within the first week of starting (not required for some roles).
• Badge photo required at least 8 days prior to start.

Additional Notes

• References: 2 references within the last 2 years showing 1 year in a comparable specialty, with at least one supervisory reference within the last 12 months.
• Competency exams and core clinical training modules may be required prior to start.
• Background checks and verifications must be current and compliant with facility standards.

This position is ideal for a board-certified medical physicist with experience in radiation oncology, particularly with Varian equipment, seeking a travel contract in Oregon.