How much does a Chief Medical Physicist make in Gaithersburg, MD? The average Chief Medical Physicist salary in Gaithersburg, MD is $304,143 as of April 24, 2024, but the range typically falls between $285,932 and $340,455. Salary ranges can vary widely depending on many important factors, including education, certifications, additional skills, the number of years you have spent in your profession. With more online, real-time compensation data than any other website, Salary.com helps you determine your exact pay target. 

Chief Medical Physicist Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Chief Medical Physicist Salary $269,352 Gaithersburg,MD April 24, 2024
25th Percentile Chief Medical Physicist Salary $285,932 Gaithersburg,MD April 24, 2024
50th Percentile Chief Medical Physicist Salary $304,143 Gaithersburg,MD April 24, 2024
75th Percentile Chief Medical Physicist Salary $340,455 Gaithersburg,MD April 24, 2024
90th Percentile Chief Medical Physicist Salary $373,515 Gaithersburg,MD April 24, 2024
25% $285,932 10% $269,352 90% $373,515 75% $340,455 $304,143 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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What skills does a Chief Medical Physicist need?

Each competency has five to ten behavioral assertions that can be observed, each with a corresponding performance level (from one to five) that is required for a particular job.

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Planning: An act or process of making or carrying out plans. Establishment of goals, policies, and procedures for a social or economic unit city planning business planning.

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Radiology: Recording, analyzing, and measuring brain activities through electroencephalogram tests to detect, diagnose, and treat brain disorders.

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Patient Care: Patient care refers to the prevention, treatment, and management of illness and the preservation of physical and mental well-being through services offered by health professionals.

Planning 10.91%
Radiology 4.73%
Patient Care 0.92%
Others 83.44%

Job Description for Chief Medical Physicist

Chief Medical Physicist oversees the medical physics department and the development of treatment plans for radiation oncology patients. Has overall responsibility for the delivery of radiation treatment services, including external beam hyperthermia, brachytherapy radiation treatment programs, and prostate seed implantation. Being a Chief Medical Physicist ensures department services comply with all applicable regulations. Requires a master's degree in medical physics or equivalent field. Additionally, Chief Medical Physicist requires certification from the American Board of Radiology (ABR) or similar certifying body. Typically reports to a manager or head of a unit/department. The Chief Medical Physicist works autonomously. Goals are generally communicated in "solution" or project goal terms. May provide a leadership role for the work group through knowledge in the area of specialization. Works on advanced, complex technical projects or business issues requiring state of the art technical or industry knowledge. To be a Chief Medical Physicist typically requires 10+ years of related experience. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)... View full job description

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