Rad Oncology Staff Physicist

Corewell Health; Royal Oak (MI); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

On-site Proton Therapy Center

Job summary

Corewell Health Proton Therapy Center in Royal Oak, MI seeks a Staff Physicist to support radiotherapy planning, QA and clinical service in a high‑tech proton therapy environment. The role involves hands-on validation, commissioning, and daily clinical operations using the ProteusONE system.

Under the leadership of the Chief of Physics, you will contribute to research, development and education, with a focus on delivering optimal patient care.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in physics, medical physics, or related field.
• Doctorate in Medical Physics or AMP/NRC authorization.
• CAMPEP residency in Radiation Oncology or 1–2 years’ related experience desirable.

Responsibilities

• Perform and review radiotherapy patient and equipment related planning and QA.
• Ensure best possible treatment for patients in Proton Therapy Center.
• Contribute to clinical service, research/development and education/training as assigned.

Skills

Proton therapy experience

Clinical service & QA experience

Education

Master’s degree in physics/medical physics or related field

Doctorate in Medical Physics (AMP/NRC)

CAMPEP-accredited residency in Radiation Oncology

Job description

About Corewell Health Proton Therapy Center

The Corewell Proton Therapy Center is a premier, well-funded research and clinical facility housing the world's most advanced single-room proton technology. Operating the IBA ProteusONE system—the first of its kind in the United States—the center has pioneered the transition to the world's first DynamicARC system (FDA pending). This rapid innovation offers medical physicists unparalleled, hands‑on experience across validation, commissioning, and everyday clinical operations.

Scope of Work

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 Proton Physicist is to assure the best possible treatment is provided to the patients in Proton Therapy Center. The Staff Proton Physicist responsibilities will include clinical service, research/development and education/training based on the assignments from the Chief of Physics and Director of Clinical Physics and Director of Clinical Physics, Medical Physicist Ld, Medical Director of the Proton Therapy Center and Department Chair.

Qualifications

• Required Master's Degree Master’s degree or PhD degree in physics, medical physics or related field or
• Required Doctorate 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).
• 1 year of relevant experience Completion of a CAMPEP approved Medical Physics residency program in Radiation Oncology or 1 – 2 years’ experience in a related field desirable. Preferred
• CRT-Medical Physics - ABR American Board of Radiology Upon Hire required Or
• CRT-Therapeutic Medical Physics - ABR American Board of Radiology Upon Hire required
• Experience in Proton Therapy Clinical Service and research is highly desired

What Corewell Health cares for you

• Comprehensive benefits package to meet your financial, health, and work/life balance goals. Learn more here.
• On-demand pay program powered by Payactiv
• Discounts directory with deals on the things that matter to you, like restaurants, phone plans, spas, and more!
• Optional identity theft protection, home and auto insurance
• Traditional and Roth retirement options with service contribution and match savings
• Eligibility for benefits is determined by employment type and status

Primary Location

SITE - Royal Oak Hospital - 3601 W 13 Mile Rd - Royal Oak

Department Name

Proton Beam - Royal Oak Hosp

Employment Type

Full time

Shift

Rotating (United States of America)

Weekly Scheduled Hours

40

Hours of Work

8:30am-4:00pm

Days Worked

Monday-Friday

Weekend Frequency

On-call weekends

Corewell Health is committed to providing a safe environment for our team members, patients, visitors, and community. We require a drug-free workplace and require team members to comply with the MMR, Varicella, Tdap, and Influenza vaccine requirement if in an on-site or hybrid workplace category. We are committed to supporting prospective team members who require reasonable accommodations to participate in the job application process, to perform the essential functions of a job, or to enjoy equal benefits and privileges of employment due to a disability, pregnancy, or sincerely held religious belief.

Corewell Health grants equal employment opportunity to all qualified persons without regard to race, color, national origin, sex, disability, age, religion, genetic information, marital status, height, weight, gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, or any other legally protected category.

An interconnected, collaborative culture where all are encouraged to bring their whole selves to work, is vital to the health of our organization. As a health system, we advocate for equity as we care for our patients, our communities, and each other. From workshops that develop cultural intelligence, to our inclusion resource groups for people to find community and empowerment at work, we are dedicated to ongoing resources that advance our values of diversity, equity, and inclusion in all that we do. We invite those that share in our commitment to join our team.