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Physics Assistant
Updated 9/10/25
Wilmington, North Carolina, United States
Physician
Anesthesiology
Job at a glance
Degree Required
MD/DO
Position Type
Full-Time
Work Environment
Hospital
Clinic/Private Practice
Visa Sponsorship
No
Job description
Job description
Job Summary
This position includes responsibilities such as:
While prior experience in radiation oncology is preferred, it's not required. Training will be provided for qualified candidates with a strong STEM background and a willingness to learn.
Highlights of the Role:
Preferred Backgrounds:
In addition to interest in clinical physics operations, we are especially interested in candidates who bring complementary skills in:
These areas are not required for the role but represent valuable directions for growth and contribution within the department.
Why Wilmington?
Wilmington offers a strong quality of life, balancing a historic port city with beautiful beaches. It's a growing hub for healthcare, technology, and film with a reasonable cost of living, a thriving arts and food scene, and a relaxed, coastal atmosphere. Our facility is centrally located with easy access to the city's professional and recreational offerings.
Responsibilities
It is the responsibility of every Novant Health team member to deliver the most remarkable patient experience in every dimension, every time.
Qualifications
Job Opening ID
110568
This position includes responsibilities such as:
- Patient-specific and machine quality assurance (QA)
- Data management
- Support for HDR brachytherapy workflows
- Assisting with treatment planning and equipment validation
While prior experience in radiation oncology is preferred, it's not required. Training will be provided for qualified candidates with a strong STEM background and a willingness to learn.
Highlights of the Role:
- Perform QA on linear accelerators, imaging systems, and software systems.
- Support HDR procedures, including source calibration, planning, and documentation.
- Assist with simulation and treatment planning processes.
- Manage DICOM data transfers to outside institutions and clinical trial repositories.
- Participate in new technology validation and QA documentation.
- Collaborate with physicists, therapists, and dosimetrists in a multidisciplinary team.
Preferred Backgrounds:
In addition to interest in clinical physics operations, we are especially interested in candidates who bring complementary skills in:
- Power BI, data visualization, or analytics
- Power Platform or workflow automation
- Software development (Python, .NET, etc.)
- 3D printing or technical fabrication
These areas are not required for the role but represent valuable directions for growth and contribution within the department.
Why Wilmington?
Wilmington offers a strong quality of life, balancing a historic port city with beautiful beaches. It's a growing hub for healthcare, technology, and film with a reasonable cost of living, a thriving arts and food scene, and a relaxed, coastal atmosphere. Our facility is centrally located with easy access to the city's professional and recreational offerings.
Responsibilities
It is the responsibility of every Novant Health team member to deliver the most remarkable patient experience in every dimension, every time.
- Our team members are part of an environment that fosters team work, team member engagement and community involvement.
- The successful team member has a commitment to leveraging diversity and inclusion in support of quality care.
- All Novant Health team members are responsible for fostering a safe patient environment driven by the principles of "First Do No Harm".
Qualifications
- Education: Bachelor's Degree in Medical Physics, Physics, Engineering, Information Technology or related field, required.
- Additional Skills (required):
- Use of computer systems and applications including proficient use of MS Excel and Word.
- Demonstrates standards of performance (ownership, teamwork, communication, compassion) that support patient satisfaction and principles of service excellence.
Job Opening ID
110568
