Radiation Oncology Staff Physicist

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.

• clinical service


• research/development


• education/training

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


• 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.

How Corewell Health cares for you

• Comprehensive benefits package to meet your financial, health, and work/life balance goals.


• 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

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

Employment and Workplace Policies

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.

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