Physicist

Saint Joseph Hospital - Lexington·Lexington, Kentucky

$85 - $127/hrOther On Site 2-5 yrsPosted 29 days ago

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Physicist · $85 - $127/hr

How this role compares

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+42% vs. median posted rate for advanced practice roles ($60.00/hr, n=11993)

99 similar openings in the Lexington area · median $30.00/hr

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this role: $85.21/hrmedian $60.00/hr

Shaded band: the middle 50% of 11,993 posted advanced practice roles rates. This role sits in the 75th percentile.

About the role

The physicist is responsible for conducting advanced research, developing innovative theories, and applying physics principles to solve complex scientific challenges. They also manage quality assurance programs, perform equipment commissioning, and maintain instrumentation for radiation measurement and dose calibration.

Where You’ll Work Welcome to Saint Joseph Hospital, a 433-bed hospital founded in 1877 by the Sisters of Charity of Nazareth as the first hospital in Lexington, Kentucky. Led by Sister Euphrasia Stafford, the mission to provide compassionate care to the underserved is still carried out today. Saint Joseph Hospital holds over two dozen national ranks and recognitions and is recognized as a 2024 Best Place to Work in Kentucky. Saint Joseph is part of CommonSpirit Health, a non-proﬁt, Catholic health system dedicated to advancing health for all people. With approximately 175,000 team members and 25,000 physicians and advanced practice clinicians. Our commitment to serve the common good is delivered through the dedicated work of thousands of physicians, advanced practice clinicians, nurses, and staff; through clinical excellence delivered across a system of 140 hospitals and more than 2,200 care centers serving 24 states. Job Summary and Responsibilities As a Physicist, you will be a central figure responsible for conducting advanced research, developing innovative theories, and applying fundamental physics principles to solve complex scientific and technological challenges. You will play a vital role in advancing knowledge and fostering discovery.Every day, you will meticulously design and execute experiments, collect and analyze complex data, develop and validate theoretical models, and present findings clearly. You will also collaborate extensively with multidisciplinary teams, utilize advanced tools, and continuously strive to push boundaries in your specialized area.To be successful in this role, you will combine a Ph.D. in Physics or a related field, a proven track record of significant research, and exceptional analytical and problem-solving skills. You will demonstrate a meticulous approach to scientific inquiry, strong communication, and thrive in a dynamic, intellectually stimulating environment dedicated to groundbreaking innovations. Performance specification, acceptance testing, and commissioning of new equipment. Development and maintenance of quality assurance programs for all treatment modalities, localization procedures, and computational equipment to assure that patients receive prescribed doses within acceptable degrees of accuracy. Maintenance of all instrumentation required for calibration of sources, measurement of radiation and calibration of doses. First-order maintenance of treatment units in conjunction with the service technician. ***Sign On Bonus up to $25,000 and Educational Assistance (Student Loan Payback) up to $24,000 for Eligible Hires**
Job Requirements Required The clinical medical physicist should have a B.S. degree in physics or equivalent, upon hire and a graduate degree (M.S. of PhD) in medical physics, upon hire None, upon hire

Requirements

Candidates must hold a Bachelor of Science degree in physics and a graduate degree (M.S. or Ph.D.) in medical physics. The role requires a proven track record of significant research and exceptional analytical and problem-solving skills.

bachelor degree
postgraduate degree
Calibration
Problem solving
Analytical skills
Data analysis
Quality assurance
Experimental design
Radiation oncology
Scientific research
Medical physics
Equipment commissioning
Acceptance testing
Radiation measurement

Benefits

Sign on bonus
Educational assistance
Student loan payback

Posting details

Employment type: Other
Work arrangement: On Site
Experience: 2-5 yrs
Salary: $85 - $127/hr
Location: Lexington, Kentucky
Posted: Aug 11, 2026
Closes: Aug 11, 2027
Application: Employer website

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