Medical Physicist - Radiation Therapy Physicists

About the role

Penn State Health is seeking a Clinical Therapeutic Medical Physicist to join their expanding radiation oncology team. The position supports radiation therapy physics services at Penn State Health Milton S. Hershey Medical Center.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to a full spectrum of advanced treatment techniques including IMRT, VMAT, IGRT, SBRT, SRS, and both LDR and HDR brachytherapy.
• Support patient safety and treatment accuracy through expertise in advanced technology.
• Collaborate on research and educational initiatives to drive innovation and fulfill the academic mission.

Requirements

• Master's degree in physics or equivalent knowledge required.
• Eligibility for ABR/ABMP certification in Therapeutic Radiological Physics.
• Minimum 2 years clinical experience in radiation oncology physics.

Qualifications

• Preferred but not required: MS or PhD in Medical Physics, Physics, Engineering, or related basic science.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Board certification (ABR/ABMP) in Therapeutic Radiological Physics.
• Experience with Varian equipment and software.
• Experience with Elekta Gamma Knife systems.
• Brachytherapy experience.
• Familiarity with MIM Maestro.

Skills

• Expertise in advanced radiation therapy techniques.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills.
• Knowledge of relevant software and equipment.

Benefits

Penn State Health offers a comprehensive Total Rewards Program designed to support your well-being, including:

• Employee wellness programs
• Generous paid time off and parental leave
• Retirement benefits
• Tuition assistance opportunities
• Career growth and development programs

Pay

Competitive pay is offered.

Schedule

Variably scheduled hours between 7:00a and 5:00p, typically day shifts.

Recruiter Contact

Melissa Leota at mleota@pennstatehealth.psu.edu