Join One of Texas' Premier Radiation Oncology Programs
Kelsey-Seybold Clinic is seeking an ABR-certified (or board-eligible) Therapeutic Medical Physicist to join our growing Radiation Oncology Department. This is an opportunity to practice at a technologically advanced, physician-led, multi-site cancer program that values collaboration, innovation, patient safety, and professional growth.
Our department supports a network of modern treatment centers equipped with Varian technology and a highly collaborative team of radiation oncologists, dosimetrists, therapists, and physicists dedicated to delivering exceptional patient care.

Why Join Our Team?

• Advanced Technology

• Six Varian linear accelerators across four treatment centers

• Eclipse Treatment Planning System

• ARIA Oncology Information System

• Surface Guided Radiation Therapy (SGRT)

• Radformation automation suite

• AI-assisted contouring workflows

• Modern QA systems and enterprise quality management tools

A Physicist-Led Culture

Our physicists are active leaders—not just equipment experts. You'll participate in:

• Clinical program development

• Technology implementation

• Process improvement initiatives

• Quality and safety leadership

• Protocol standardization

• Multidisciplinary collaboration

Strategic planning for future growth

We believe medical physicists should have a meaningful voice in shaping the future of radiation oncology.

Professional Growth
We actively encourage and support:

• AAPM committee participation

• Research and publication

• National presentations

• Professional leadership development

• Continuing education

• Board certification maintenance

• Innovation and implementation of emerging technologies

Whether your interests include SRS/SBRT, adaptive therapy, automation, AI, quality improvement, or leadership, you'll find opportunities to grow.
Position Responsibilities

The successful candidate will:

• Provide comprehensive clinical physics support

• Perform IMRT, VMAT, SBRT, and SRS quality assurance

• Support treatment planning and complex case review

• Participate in machine commissioning and acceptance testing

• Assist with technology implementation projects

• Support radiation safety and regulatory compliance

• Collaborate closely with physicians, dosimetrists, therapists, and IT

• Participate in departmental quality improvement initiatives

• Contribute to protocol development and standardization

Qualifications

• Required
• PhD, MS, or equivalent in Medical Physics or related field

• Completion of a CAMPEP-accredited residency

• ABR certification (or board eligible)

• Eligibility for Texas Medical Physicist Licensure

• Preferred
• Experience with Varian TrueBeam platforms

• Eclipse and ARIA experience

• Experience with stereotactic treatments

• Interest in quality improvement, automation, and workflow optimization

What Makes This Position Different?

Unlike many practices, you'll join a department that values innovation and continuous improvement.

Current initiatives include:

• Clinical workflow standardization

• AI-assisted treatment planning tools

• Automation of quality assurance processes

• Advanced safety initiatives

• Expansion of stereotactic treatment capabilities

• Enterprise-wide clinical quality improvement

This is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys solving complex clinical problems while helping shape the future direction of a growing radiation oncology program.

About Houston

Houston offers an exceptional quality of life with:

• No state income tax

• Affordable housing compared with many major metropolitan areas

• World-class dining and cultural attractions

• Outstanding schools and family-friendly communities

• Easy access to international travel
• One of the nation's largest medical communities

If you are passionate about advancing patient care through clinical excellence, innovation, collaboration, and leadership, we invite you to join our team. Help us build the next generation of radiation oncology!

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