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Medical Physicists Responsibilities

Generally speaking, Therapeutic Medical Physicists apply the theories of physics to medicine. This work typically focuses on using radiation to treat cancer. Medical Physicists oversee the work of Dosimetrists to ensure treatment plans are optimal for each patient. They also test radiation equipment and ensure quality control. Medical Physicists are often involved in medical research of radiation treatments, and some also teach courses at colleges and universities.

Medical Physicist Salary Information

On average, Medical Physicists earn $148,103 per year in salary. The lower 10 percent earns about $80,000 a year, while the upper 10 percent earns upwards of $209,000 a year. The salary one earns as a Medical Physicist is influenced by many factors, including job location, academic credentials, experience, and accomplishments.

Medical Physicist Employment Outlook

According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, the demand for Therapeutic Medical Physicists is projected to grow 9 percent by 2028. This is faster than average for all occupations.

Medical Physicist Specialty Areas

Therapeutic Medical Physicists have the option to enter an area of specialized expertise with the right education and experience. Such specializations can offer a more fulfilling and higher-paying career to those in this field. Here are a few areas of Medical Physicist specialization:

• Medical Imaging Physics
• Radiation Therapeutic Physics
• Nuclear Medicine Physics
• Health Physics
  ○ Background Radiation
  ○ Radiation Protection
  ○ Dosimetry
  ○ Health Physics
• Non-Ionizing Medical Radiation Physics
• Physiological Measurement
• Healthcare Informatics and Computational Physics
• Academics

 

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