Chief Radiation Therapist
Listed compensation
$45-$78/hr
The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed
Ask the employer about the work setting, call expectations, weekend coverage and time off.
Job Description
About Us
Cooper Norcross Health, formerly Cooper University Health Care, is a leading academic health system affiliated with Cooper Medical School of Rowan University. Headquartered in Camden, New Jersey, Cooper Norcross Health has revenues of more than $3 billion and an A+ credit rating from both S&P and Fitch Ratings.
Cooper Norcross Health has nearly 14,000 team members, including more than 2,200 nurses, more than 1,200 employed physicians representing 95 specialties and subspecialties, and more than 700 advanced practice providers.
The health system operates MD Anderson Cancer Center at Cooper as well as four hospitals – its 663-bed flagship Cooper Norcross University Hospital in Camden, its 229-bed Cooper Norcross University Hospital Cape Regional in Cape May Court House, Children’s Hospital at Cooper Norcross Health in Camden, and The Recovery Village Cherry Hill at Cooper, a substance abuse rehabilitation and inpatient treatment facility, in partnership with Advanced Recovery Systems.
Cooper Norcross University Hospital in Camden is the only Level 1 Trauma Center in South Jersey and the busiest in the region. The hospital has been recognized as a top-performing regional hospital by U.S. News & World Report’s Best Hospitals annual survey for eight years.
More than 2.54 million patients visit Cooper Norcross Health facilities annually.
Its ambulatory network encompasses three outpatient surgery centers, seven urgent care centers, a wound care center, and more than 130 physician, physical therapy, and radiology offices extending from the Delaware River to the New Jersey shore.
Cooper Norcross Health, a not-for-profit health system, was named one of America’s Best Large Employers for 2026 by Forbes, ranking among the top 200 in the nation. Visit CooperHealth.org(opens in new window) to learn more.
Short Description
Perform technical and management duties in the Radiation Therapy department, enforcing departmental rules and regulations and ensuring that department procedures and protocols are carried out. Communicate requirements to staff and hold staff accountable for established requirements.
Oversee various personnel actions including hiring, performance appraisals, disciplinary actions, terminations, competencies, schedules and other related activities for 15 to 20 FTEs. Orient new staff members and provide the link between therapists and administration for all personnel issues.
Perform technical and management duties in the Radiation Therapy department, enforcing departmental rules and regulations and ensuring that department procedures and protocols are carried out. Communicate requirements to staff and hold staff accountable to established requirements.
Oversee various personnel actions including, hiring, performance appraisals, disciplinary actions, terminations, competencies, schedules and other related activities for 15 to 20 FTEs. Orient new staff members and provide the link between therapists and administration for all personnel issues.
Collaborate with the Director to determine fiscal requirements of the clinical operations and assist in preparing budgetary recommendations. Develop action plans in conjunction with the Director to ensure budget and resource efficiency and satisfaction with patient care delivery.
Collaborate with physics and dosimetry teams to acquire new technologies/equipment and coordinate training.
Actively support and promote a professional practice model that encourages staff participation in the development of clinical standards that is collaborative, collegial, and utilizes current trends and data in professional practice both clinical and administrative.
Openly support and consistently communicate the mission of the department and the organization. Serve as the staff and patient advocate to ensure optimal patient care. Advise and direct other therapists in new or difficult procedures.
Experience Required
Evidence of leadership qualities, Healthcare-management experience, strong ethical and moral character references. Language skills adequate for high-level written, interpersonal, computer and telephone.
7 or more years of clinical experience.
Education Requirements
- Graduate of an accredited School of Radiation Therapy.
- License/Certification Requirements
- Current ARRT Certification - American Registry of Radiologic Technology
- New Jersey State Licence
- Current NJ-CPR Certification (Cardiopulmonary resuscitation)
Key Responsibilities
The Chief Radiation Therapist oversees daily clinical operations, manages personnel, and ensures adherence to departmental protocols and safety regulations. They also collaborate with leadership on budgetary planning, resource efficiency, and the integration of new clinical technologies.
Requirements
Candidates must be graduates of an accredited School of Radiation Therapy with at least 7 years of clinical experience. Required certifications include current ARRT certification, a New Jersey state license, and current NJ-CPR certification.
Qualifications
- Education
- Professional certificate or licensure
- Experience
- 5+ years of experience
Key Skills
Radiation Therapy Career Context
Of the 40 active Radiation Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 40% have no call, 75% require no weekends.
Radiation Therapy pay on WeekdayDoc is down 1.2% vs. the prior quarter (through Oct 2026).
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Listed pay | $94k–$162k | Radiation Therapy median $111k (middle half $98k–$138k)10 comparable listings, Nov 2026 |
| Cost-of-living adjusted pay | ~$118k in purchasing power | New Jersey index 108.8 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Radiation Therapy listings in New Jersey | 9 active | 589 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 40% no call · 75% no weekends40 benchmarked listings |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | not stated | US healthcare professional listings (all specialties): 24% state a sign-on bonus (median $15k) · 4% offer loan repayment676 active listings, Nov 2026 |
| New Radiation Therapy listings | 162 in the last 30 days | 154 the 30 days before (+5%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Radiation Therapy pay trend | −1.2% vs prior quarter | —through Oct 2026 |
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