Radiation Oncology Physicist - MUSC Health Lancaster County, SC

Job Description Summary

If you’re looking to advance your career while helping build the future of radiation oncology in a vibrant and expanding region, we invite you to explore this opportunity.

The Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC), through its growing Catawba Division in partnership with the Department of Radiation Oncology, is seeking a motivated Radiation Oncology Physicist to help shape the future of cancer care in one of the Southeast’s most dynamic regions.

This is more than a job; it’s an opportunity to build, innovate, and lead within a rapidly expanding Indian Land community just minutes from Charlotte.

Entity

Medical University Hospital Authority (MUHA)

Worker Type

Employee

Worker Sub-Type​

Regular

Cost Center

CC001450 LAN - Administration (LMC)

Pay Rate Type

Salary

Pay Grade

Health-37

Scheduled Weekly Hours

40

Work Shift

Job Description

Why Lancaster County, SC?

Located just minutes from Charlotte, Lancaster County offers access to a thriving healthcare market while allowing you to escape the congestion, long commutes, and high cost of living common in major metropolitan areas.  Beautiful new neighborhoods and master-planned communities

• Top-rated schools and family-friendly amenities

• Easy driving distance of: Charleston (coastal destination), Asheville (mountains and outdoor recreation, major airport access through Charlotte Douglas International

• Easy access to lakes, greenways, and year-round outdoor recreation

• A lower cost of living with a high quality of life

• Mild climate with year-round outdoor activity

Here, you can enjoy the professional stimulation of a growing academic program while living in a welcoming community that blends suburban comfort with metropolitan access.

The Opportunity

• As a Radiation Oncology Physicist, you will play a central role in:

o   Clinical physics services and advanced treatment delivery

o   Comprehensive quality assurance programs

o   Resident and staff education

o   Technology implementation and program development

o   Innovation initiatives in a forward-looking academic environment

o   This position offers meaningful influence as we continue expanding services to

meet the needs of our growing patient population.

About MUSC Radiation Medicine

MUSC Health Radiation Medicine is a dynamic, academically driven department committed to innovation and excellence. We treat approximately 1,700 patients annually and are the only program in South Carolina offering both Total Body Irradiation (TBI) and Total Skin Electron Therapy (TSET).

Advanced Technology & Clinical Resources

• You’ll work with cutting-edge systems, including:

o   2 Varian TrueBeam and 1 TrueBeam STx with HD MLC

o   Accuray Radixact

o   Elekta Flexitron HDR (dedicated brachytherapy suite planned for 2026)

o   Varian VariSeed LDR with QuickLink (I-125, Pd-103, Cs-131)

o   Gamma Knife Esprit

o   Siemens Somatom Confidence RT Pro CT simulators with RGSC & RPM

o   VisionRT optical surface monitoring

Treatment Planning Systems:
Eclipse with ARIA, RayStation, GammaPlan, Nucletron Oncentra

Specialized Services:
Eye plaque planning (I-125), GammaTile (Cs-131), MIM-supported workflows

Physics Resources:
IBA & SNC scanning systems, Mobius, Velocity, comprehensive QA instrumentation

Additional Job Description

Qualifications

• Board Certified or Board Eligible by the American Board of Radiology (ABR)

• Master’s or Ph.D. in Medical Physics or related discipline

• Preferred experience with:

o   Varian TrueBeam

o   Eclipse treatment planning

o   Elekta HDR

o   Gamma Knife

• Programming expertise and a strong interest in emerging technologies are highly desirable

Join MUSC Catawba Division — where innovation meets community.

If you like working with energetic enthusiastic individuals, you will enjoy your career with us!

The Medical University of South Carolina is an Equal Opportunity Employer. MUSC does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion or belief, age, sex, national origin, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, protected veteran status, family or parental status, or any other status protected by state laws and/or federal regulations. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment based upon applicable qualifications, merit and business need.

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