Medical Physicist - Radiation Oncology - Columbus, OH

Opportunity Criteria

SpecialtyRadiation Oncology
Candidate TypeMD, DO
Visa AcceptedNo J-1 or H-1B
Salary RangeNot Specified
Loan RepaymentNot Specified
Employment TypeFull Time
Bonuses OfferedSign-on, Relocation
Not-for-profit501(c)(3)

OPPORTUNITY HIGHLIGHTS

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.  

Key Responsibilities: 

  • Maintaining and executing the Radiation Oncology Quality Assurance program, ensuring compliance with all radiation safety policies, guidelines and regulations
  • Provide quality control checks and oversight of treatment plans to assure accurate treatment delivery including patient specific QC
  • Assist with acquisition and evaluation of new equipment
  • Development and implementation of new treatment techniques
  • Participation in Clinical Trials
  • Consult with Radiation Oncologists, Dosimetrists, and Therapists to ensure safe and effective treatment of patients. 

Minimum Qualifications:

  • Education: Master's 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.
  • $10,000 Signing Bonus 
  • 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.

ABOUT THE FACILITY

Mount Carmel Health System, comprised of more than 8,500 employees, 1,950 physicians, and 400 volunteers, serves more than 1.3 million patients in central Ohio each year. As one of the largest integrated health systems in the community, Mount Carmel provides people-centered care at five hospitals – Mount Carmel East, Mount Carmel Grove City, Mount Carmel Dublin, Mount Carmel St. Ann’s and Mount Carmel New Albany – an inpatient rehabilitation hospital, 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 is committed to safe, high-quality care and continues to win national recognition for clinical performance and patient experience. Mount Carmel is also dedicated to education, with offerings that include ongoing continuing medical education opportunities, five physician residency programs, and one of Ohio's largest undergraduate, graduate and doctor of nursing programs.

Our Mount Carmel Medical Group offers access to over 140 providers, including primary care physicians and specialists. It operates as a multi-specialist business group, providing comprehensive care through various medical specialties. The group is committed to improving health in the community and serves a diverse patient population, ensuring high-quality care and patient-centered services. 

As a health ministry with a charitable mission, Mount Carmel provides considerable uncompensated benefit to the community each year, and the system and its employees are actively involved in vital business, civic and social service organizations. Mount Carmel is a proud member of Trinity Health, one of the largest Catholic health care delivery systems in the nation.

To find out more about Mount Carmel Health System, visit www.mountcarmelhealth.com

COMMUNITY DESCRIPTION

Columbus, Ohio is a vibrant and fast-growing city that blends the energy of a major metropolitan area with the warmth and accessibility of the Midwest. As the 14th largest city in the U.S., Columbus offers a dynamic mix of cultural, educational, and recreational opportunities. Home to The Ohio State University and serving as the state capital, Columbus is a hub for innovation, public service, and community engagement. The city boasts a diverse economy spanning healthcare, education, finance, fashion, food, and technology, making it an attractive destination for professionals across industries.

In recent years, Columbus has earned national recognition for its livability. Forbes ranked it among the top 10 cities to move to in 2024, citing its affordability, job market strength, and quality of life. U.S. News & World Report placed Columbus ahead of major cities like Seattle, New York, and Chicago in its 2025 rankings of best places to live. 

Whether you're seeking professional growth, a welcoming community, or a place to raise a family, Columbus offers a compelling blend of opportunity and quality of life.

For more information about Columbus, please visit: http://www.experiencecolumbus.com

About Trinity Health

Trinity Health is one of the largest multi-institutional Catholic health care delivery systems in the nation. We serve people and communities in 22 states from coast to coast with more than 90 hospitals and 100 continuing care facilities – including home care, hospice, PACE and senior living facilities and programs that provide nearly two and a half million visits annually. Trinity Health employs more than 133,000 colleagues, including 7,800 employed physicians and clinicians.

Our mission: We, Trinity Health, serve together in the spirit of the Gospel as a compassionate and transforming healing presence within our communities. We support this mission by living our core values of Reverence, Commitment to Those Who are Poor, Justice, Stewardship, and Integrity. Committed to recruiting talented physicians, we are looking for physicians who share our values and want to help us fulfill the health care needs of the communities we serve.

At Trinity Health, we value the physician relationship and focus on partnering with our physicians. Whether you are a practicing physician looking to relocate or a medical resident, we offer opportunities with the flexibility to fit your individual needs. If you would like to be part of Trinity Health, we encourage you to explore this opportunity at www.trinity-health.org.

If you are interested in this opportunity and would like to submit your CV, please email Trinity Health Recruitment at docopps@trinity-health.org.

Facility & Address

  • Mount Carmel Health System
  • Columbus OH 43213

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Contact Information

Sarah Bates, Recruitment

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