Staff Physicist - Radiation Oncology

Staff Physicist

JOB-10047920

Anticipated Start Date

November 16, 2026

Location

Royal Oak, MI

Type of Employment

Contract Hire

Employer Info

Our client provides top-ranked care, dozens of inpatient and outpatient specialties, and mental health services with a team of highly trained and caring medical professionals who are compassionate, culturally competent and patient centered. Their vision is to be a fully integrated health system that enables New Yorkers to live their healthiest lives. Many of their roles are temp-to-hire, giving our client and our candidates the opportunity to ensure they are the right fit for a full-time position, as this comes with career advancement opportunities and excellent benefits. In fact, over 30% of our candidates have converted to full-time positions at our client

Job Summary

We are looking for individuals to join our client’s team as  Staff Physicist. This role will work within the Department of Radiation Oncology, report to the Chief of Physics and work under the guidance of the Director of Clinical Physics and Medical Physicist Ld.

Job Description

• Clinical Service, Technical Management and Consultation
  • a. Manage and monitor clinical treatment process, procedure and staff performing daily calibrations for all therapy and imaging equipment, and radioactive sources.
  • b. Manage and perform acceptance testing, commissioning and routine QA of all radiotherapy equipment, imaging equipment, and planning system according to the recommendations of AAPM task group reports, industry standards, federal and state regulations.
  • c. Assist in the development of and ensure staff adherence to all medical physics and dosimetry QA procedures and policies.
  • d. Provide consultation with radiation oncologists on the physical and radiobiological aspects of patients’ treatments and the development of treatment plans and treatment protocols.
  • e. Ensure the accuracy/appropriateness of computerized patient treatment plans performed by dosimetry staff and work in consultation with the physicians to achieve optimal care.
  • f. Perform and guide dosimetry staff with patient-specific radiation measurements and calculations and assist the development/selection and specifications of any complex devices required to direct/protect critical normal tissues.
  • g. Manage and perform the measurement and analysis of data used for treatment, planning computer software and tests new versions of software prior to use.
  • h. Development of acquisition and storage of data for treatment plans, treatment verification and evaluations.
  • i. Assurance of the accuracy of dose delivery, patient position, treatment unit parameters and settings used for a patient’s treatment: including correct transfer of parameters between the CT, CBCT, CT/PET, MRI, US, treatment planning system and the treatment unit along with periodic review of each patient’s chart.
  • j. Assist radiation oncologists in credentialing and supporting clinical trials. Responsible for specific QA of clinical trials and protocols.
  • k. Promote clinical implementation of advanced technology and technique (hardware, software, or procedural) to improve the planning, imaging and delivery of radiation treatments.
  • l. Follow regulations and ensure compliance with all local, state and federal agencies promulgating regulations affecting radiation devices and sources and radiological physics services; staff licenses, etc.
  • m. Ensure accurate production of treatment accessories through monitoring of machine shop, Decimal contract, and/or outside vendor, production techniques and QA processes.
• Research and Development:
  • a. Participate in clinical research and study on anatomic/functional/biological image guidance, treatment planning optimization, motion/variation management, and improvement of dose delivering accuracy and efficiency, as well as treatment process control and adaptation.
  • b. Promote, lead and participate in advanced technology development and clinical application on imaging, dose/treatment position detection, dose response measurement, and treatment planning/delivering.
  • c. Promote new research and development projects and directions to optimal treatment and patient care.
  • d. Participate and provide technical support on the clinical translational study and clinical protocol development and implementation.
  • e. Effort to obtain extramural funds for clinical research and technology development.
• Education and Training:
  • a. Education of radiation oncology staff including but not limited to: Radiation Oncology Residents (physician and physics), Clinical Physics Students, Dosimetrists and Radiation Therapists.
  • b. Mentoring of Radiation Oncology Residents (physician and physics), graduate students, postdocs, research associates, medical students and research fellow on research and study projects.
  • c. Facilitate training and continuing education of all clinical staff on treatment techniques and technology.

Skills Required

• 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
• Grossing specimens and performing autopsies
• Radiotherapy treatment planning and quality assurance (QA)
• Radiation therapy equipment calibration, testing, and performance evaluation
• Patient-specific radiation dose calculations and measurements
• Treatment plan review, verification, and optimization
• Medical physics principles and radiation oncology procedures
• Clinical service and technical consultation in radiation oncology
• Research and development in radiation therapy techniques and technologies
• Clinical protocol development and implementation
• Staff education, training, and mentoring
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and technical skills
• Knowledge of radiation safety standards and regulatory compliance
• Physical demands: Frequently sitting, reaching above shoulder and at/below shoulder level, handling, and finger/hand dexterity; occasionally lifting and carrying up to 50 lbs and forward bending while standing or sitting; and seldom pushing, pulling, or carrying up to 10 lbs.

Education/Training/Certifications

• Required master’s degree master’s degree or PhD degree in physics, medical physics or related field or
• Required Doctorate Doctor 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).
• CRT-Medical Physics - ABR American Board of Radiology Upon Hire required Or
• CRT-Therapeutic Medical Physics - ABR American Board of Radiology Upon Hire required

Additional Requirements

• Shift Time: Anywhere between 7am - 9pm (flexible); 8-10 hrs.
• On-call requirements: will be worked out with the proton lead - during 7am to 9pm they would need to be on call some days and be able to come on-site within 15 minutes if needed
• Scrub Color: Business casual attire

 Pay Rate

• $133 - $156 per hour, based on experience, skills, and market factors

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