About the Unit
Join a collaborative and dynamic team at Corewell Health East’s Medical Physics department, comprised of 20 dedicated physicists and 3 residents. Our department supports a diverse range of advanced treatment technologies, including Elekta Versa HD linear accelerators, an Elekta Unity MR-Linac, and an IBA proton therapy system. We are excited to be launching a centralized RayStation treatment planning system this September, enhancing our capabilities across all sites. At the Farmington Hills Cancer Center, we have an existing Elekta Versa linac, with a second linac scheduled for installation this fall. The center also operates an HDR brachytherapy program utilizing a Flexitron afterloader with Oncentra planning. We are seeking a motivated and collaborative medical physicist to join our experienced team at Farmington Hills. The successful candidate will work alongside a seasoned physicist in a supportive and innovative environment.
GENERAL SUMMARY:
The Staff Physicist works within the Department of Radiation Oncology. They report to the Chief of Physics and work under the guidance of the Director of Clinical Physics and Medical Physicist Ld. They perform and review all aspects of radiotherapy patient and equipment related planning and quality assurance. The primary responsibility of the Staff Physicist is to assure the best possible treatment is provided to the patients in Radiation Oncology. The Staff Physicist in Radiation Oncology responsibilities will include clinical service, research/development and education/training based on the assignments from the Chief of Physics and Director of Clinical Physics.
QUALIFICATIONS
Education / Training: Master’s degree or PhD degree in physics, medical physics or related field or Doctorate of Medical Physics or demonstrated equivalency through experience as well as being listed as an Authorized Medical Physicist (AMP) on a Nuclear Regulatory License (NRC).
Work Experience: Completion of a CAMPEP approved Medical Physics residency program in Radiation Oncology or 1 – 2 years’ experience in a related field desirable.
Certification, Licensure, Registration: Certification in therapeutic medical physics (or therapeutic radiological physics or radiological physics) by either:
American Board of Radiology or American Board of Medial Physics.
Or must complete certification within three years of hire or must be classi fied as an AMP by the NRC.
How Corewell Health cares for you
Comprehensive benefits package to meet your financial, health, and work/life balance goals. Learn more here.
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Traditional and Roth retirement options with service contribution and match savings
Eligibility for benefits is determined by employment type and status
Primary Location
SITE - Farmington Hills Cancer Center - 27900 Grand River - Farmington HillsDepartment Name
Radiation Oncology - Farmington HillsEmployment Type
Full timeShift
Day (United States of America)Weekly Scheduled Hours
40Hours of Work
8:00a.m - 5:00p.mDays Worked
Monday-FridayWeekend Frequency
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