Medical Physicist

Trinity Health; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 140,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Relocation assistance

DailyPay

Tuition reimbursement

Diversity & Inclusion

Job summary

Mount Carmel Health System, part of Trinity Health, seeks a Medical Physicist to join a three-campus Radiation Oncology team. You will participate in plan development, QA, and cross-campus collaboration with oncologists, dosimetrists, and therapists.

Requirements include an MS/PhD in Medical Physics and ABR certification or eligibility. The role offers a comprehensive benefits package and relocation support.

Qualifications

• MS or PhD in Medical Physics is required.
• ABR certification or eligibility within 3 years of hire.
• Strong communication and collaboration abilities.
• Experience with treatment planning and QA processes.

Responsibilities

• Develop and verify radiation therapy plans with physicians.
• Communicate plan details to physicians and therapists for approval and implementation.
• Perform QA and data updates on treatment planning systems.
• Maintain radiation safety knowledge per NRC/state rules.
• Travel to Mount Carmel campuses as needed.
• Collaborate across multidisciplinary teams to advance the program.

Skills

ABR certification

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Quality assurance

Travel to sites

Education

M.S. or Ph.D. in Medical Physics

ABR board certified (or eligible)

Tools

Eclipse

Oncentra

Accuray Precision

MIM

Velocity

ARIA

Job description

Employment Type: Full time Shift: Description: Radiation Oncology Physicist $15,000 sign-on bonus

Position Purpose:

The Mount Carmel Health System is seeking a Medical Physicist to join our ACR accredited Radiation Oncology team consisting of 6 Radiation Oncologists, 4 Medical Physicists, 4 Medical Dosimetrists, and 16 Radiation Therapists across three campuses. The three campuses work independently, however the physics staff work together on special projects and assist each other as needed. Interested candidates must have a M.S. or Ph.D. in Medical Physics and American Board of Radiology (or equivalent) certification, or complete certification within 3 years of hire (based on ABR timeline standards). The Radiation Oncology Departments across the three main campuses (Mount Carmel Grove City, Mount Carmel East, and Mount Carmel St. Ann's) are equipped with 3 Varian TrueBeams as well as 1 CyberKnife S7. Each department has a dedicated Canon Large Bore CT Simulator with Respiratory Gating functionality. Treatment planning software include Eclipse, Oncentra, Accuray Precision for CyberKnife, MIM, and Velocity. The Grove City campus is the home for the HDR program and utilizes an Elekta Flexitron afterloader. Mount Carmel Health System has a single ARIA Record and Verify database environment, which facilitates cross coverage. Other equipment and procedures offered in our system include 3D, IMRT, VMAT, SBRT, HyperARC, 4DCT, DIBH, OSMS, and HDR.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Education: Masters of Science in Medical Physics
• Licensure / Certification: ABR board certified medical physicist preferred
• Experience: Effective Communication Skills
• Must be able to understand the aspects of radiation oncology and physics to derive computerized plans, and communicate these aspects to the Radiation Oncologist for plan approval, and to the Radiation Therapist for plan implementation.
• Performs quality assurance and upgrades data tables on the treatment planning computer.
• Has working knowledge of radiation safety and current rules and regulations of the Nuclear Regulatory Commission and State Regulations.
• Must be able to perform quality assurance and acceptance testing using scanning equipment on the radiation therapy treatment units.
• Possess decision‑making ability with results oriented focus. Demonstrates strong initiative and ability to provide visionary leadership to move the service line forward.
• Proven ability to work with others in a team building, multidisciplinary environment.
• Ability to travel to multiple work and/or business sites.
• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with physicians to develop programs and resolve problems.

Position Highlights and Benefits:

• Competitive compensation and benefits packages including medical, dental, and vision with coverage starting on day one.
• Retirement savings account with employer match starting on day one.
• Generous paid time off programs.
• Employee recognition programs.
• Tuition/professional development reimbursement.
• Relocation assistance (geographic and position restrictions apply).
• Discounted tuition and enrollment opportunities at the Mount Carmel College of Nursing.
• Employee Referral Rewards program.
• Mount Carmel offers DailyPay - if you’re hired as an eligible colleague, you’ll be able to see how much you’ve made every day and transfer your money any time before payday. You deserve to get paid every day!
• Opportunity to join Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Colleague Resource Groups.

Ministry/Facility Information:

Mount Carmel, a member of Trinity Health, has been a transforming healing presence in Central Ohio for over 135 years. Mount Carmel serves over 1.3 million patients each year at our four hospitals, free-standing emergency centers, outpatient facilities, surgery centers, urgent care centers, primary care and specialty care physician offices, community outreach sites and homes across the region. Mount Carmel College of Nursing offers one of Ohio's largest undergraduate, graduate, and doctor of nursing programs. If you’re seeking a rewarding career where your purpose, passion, and desire to make a difference come alive, we invite you to consider joining our team. Here, care is provided by all of us For All of You! Our Commitment Rooted in our Mission and Core Values, we honor the dignity of every person and recognize the unique perspectives, experiences, and talents each colleague brings. By finding common ground and embracing our differences, we grow stronger together and deliver more compassionate, person-centered care. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law. Trinity Health is one of the largest not-for-profit, faith-based health care systems in the nation. Together, we’re 121,000 colleagues and nearly 36,500 physicians and clinicians caring for diverse communities across 27 states. Nationally recognized for care and experience, our system includes 101 hospitals, 126 continuing care locations, the second largest PACE program in the country, 136 urgent care locations, and many other health and well-being services. Based in Livonia, Michigan, in fiscal year 2023, we invested $1.5 billion in our communities through charity care and other community benefit programs. For more information, visit http://www.trinity-health.org. You can also follow Trinity Health on LinkedIn.