Senior Radiation Oncology Medical Physicist - HYBRID

OVERVIEW: The senior radiation oncology physicist develops and uses medical radiation treatment, devices, and technologies. Their responsibilities include planning radiation treatments, ensuring patients receive the correct dose, and directly participating in a patient's diagnosis and treatment. Working in radiotherapy physics, the physicist will be responsible for the precision and accuracy of treatments using advanced computer calculations to develop individual patient treatment plans. The physicist will use images of the cancer to outline target volume. In addition, the physicist will ensure equipment is safe, effective, and working properly, and will maintain it at high quality standards, while performing QA and troubleshooting. The physicist will study how radiation affects the body, researching new treatment options and developing new safety procedures. There are additional expectations around teaching other team members, advising on radiation safety and identifying problems, developing clinical solutions, and implementing quality management programs. The senior physicist serves as the designated Certified Radiation Expert for the Armes Family Cancer Care Center.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Master of Science degree in physics, biophysics, medical physics, radiological physics, nuclear engineering or health physics
• Certified by the American Board of Radiology in Therapeutic Medical Physics
• Minimum of 3+ years’ experience
• Certified Radiation Expert (CRE) certification through the state of Ohio

SCHEDULE

• Practice hours Mon-Fri, 8:00am-4:30pm
• Full-time Sr. Physicist on-site 3 days/week with 2 days remote (40 hours)
• Part-time physicist working on-site 2 days/week (when FT physicist is remote) plus additional half-day remote if needed (up to 20 hours)
• Coverage for others' sick and vacation time

RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Responsible for maintaining and executing the Radiation Oncology Quality Assurance and Safety program (policies and procedures) for radiation therapy and provides appropriate support to staff in this regard.
2. Implements, manages and maintains all medical physics ancillary QA equipment including preventative maintenance and routine calibrations (e.g., pt. diodes, daily therapist QA).
3. Coordinates with alternate physicist to ensure on-site coverage of patient care during clinic hours and coverage for vacations and illness. Maintains calendar of coverage and communicates changes at least 30 days in advance. Available for emergency consultation when necessary.
4. Responsible for ensuring all local/state/federal regulations and accreditation standards related to medical physics services are met.
5. Consults with Radiation Oncologists, Dosimetrists, and Therapists to ensure safe and effective treatment of patients. Responsible for initial physics consultation with radiation oncologist and dosimetrist for plan development and review. Consultative support of radiation oncologist including special dose measurements, calculations, etc.
6. Responsible for administration and maintenance of all software systems including treatment planning systems, monitor unit calculation systems, and QA software including oversight of software upgrades.
7. Performs daily, monthly and annual quality assurance testing on all linear accelerators, CT simulators and treatment planning systems in accordance with local/state/federal regulations. Serves as point of contact for consulting on equipment downtime.
8. Responsible for oversight of dosimetrist to include plan reviews for each patient. Assists dosimetrist in planning as necessary and is responsible for quality assurance of each patient plan including special quality assurance for IMRT planning. Participates in weekly chart round reviews.
9. Performs dosimetry functions in the absence of dosimetrist.
10. Present at machine for all HyperArc/SBRT/SRS/SRT, high dose treatments and any other treatments as determined by the radiation oncologists.
11. Responsible for commissioning and maintaining of HyperArc & stereotactic machine model in treatment planning system. Responsible for maintenance and utilization of stereotactic & HyperArc ancillary quality assurance equipment. Serves as point of contact for radiation safety from regulatory body surveys.
12. Performs weekly patient chart reviews and is responsible for maintenance of all records pertaining to patient consults and quality assurance as needed.
13. Responsible for all physics test credentialing, planning, and oversight of RTOG protocol participation. Initiates, implements and performs procedures if program is seeking additional treatment types, accreditations or certifications.

Blanchard Valley Health System (BVHS) is more than a hospital. It’s the way we bring our values - Integrity, Compassion, Skill, Collaboration, Innovation & Humor - to life. BVHS is a nonprofit, integrated regional health system based in Findlay, a unique micropolitan community and the second-largest city in Northwest Ohio. We serve an eight-county region and provide comprehensive services to over 4,000 patients each day. As one of only 45 members of the Mayo Clinic Care Network, our physicians can consult with Mayo Clinic specialists to provide second opinions at no cost to patients. 

BVHS Specialties: Allergy & Immunology, Anesthesiology, Cardiology, EMS & Ambulance Services, Endocrinology, Family Medicine, Gastroenterology, General Surgery, Hematology/Oncology, Hospice/Palliative Care, Infectious Disease, Nephrology, Neurology, Neurosurgery, Obstetrics & Gynecology, Occupational Medicine, Orthopedic Surgery, Otolaryngology, Pain Management, Palliative Care & Hospice, Pediatrics, Physician Medicine & Rehabilitation, Podiatry, Psychiatry, Psychology, Pulmonary/Critical Care, Radiation Oncology, Radiology, Rheumatology, Senior Care Services, Sports Medicine, Urgent Care, Urology, Vascular Surgery, Wound Care.

• Findlay Hospital, 150-bed, 16-bed ICU, 18-bed CCU, Level III Trauma Center, Level III ODH Heart Care Center, 12-bed Acute Rehabilitation Unit, Level II Special Care Nursery 32 weeks+
• Bluffton Hospital, 25-bed, specialty clinics, 24-hour ED, diagnostic services, outpatient surgery/procedures
• Findlay Surgery Center, freestanding facility, 4 ORs, 2 endoscopy suites, procedure rooms
• Precision Surgery Program, four da Vinci® Xi™ Surgical Robots with da Vinci® Table Motion
• Cerner/Oracle Health EMR fully integrated in both inpatient and ambulatory settings
• AI-assisted clinical documentation

BVHS Services Highlight

• Cancer Care
• Cardiology - HeartCare
• Orthopedics
• Outpatient Services
• Senior Living
• Wellness Park
• Women's Health
• Acute Rehabilitation Unit
• Home Health Services
• Hospice
• Pharmacy
• Online Self-Scheduling

Accreditations and Recognitions

• Joint Commission Gold Seal of Approval® for Hospital Accreditation and Quality
• Joint Commission Gold Seal of Approval® for Primary Stroke Centers
• American Heart Association/American Stroke Association’s Heart-Check mark Advanced Certification for Primary Stroke Centers
• American College of Radiology (ACR) “Gold Seal of Accreditation”
• American College of Surgeons (ACS) Commission on Cancer (CoC) Accreditation 2025, BVHS Oncology Services
• Becker’s Hospital Review "Top 50 Hospitals for Surgical Care"
• Newsweek's 2026 "America's Best-In-State Hospitals"
• Newsweek’s 2026 “America’s Best Nursing Homes,” Birchaven Village
• Newsweek’s 2025 “World’s Best Hospitals,” with additional recognition in infection prevention and patient experience
• College of Healthcare Information Management Executives Level 7 Achievement in “Most Wired” 2024 for analytics, data management, population health, infrastructure, patient engagement
• Global Healthcare Exchange 2024 “Supply Chains of Distinction Award”

Just South of Lake Erie sits the bustling midsized city of Findlay – the second-largest city in Northwest Ohio. Thanks to its affordability, robust and growing economy, recreational opportunities for all ages, outstanding school systems and family-friendly environment, Findlay has been ranked #1 Micropolitan in the U.S. eleven years and running. Downtown boasts one-of-a-kind eateries, breweries, boutiques and a pedestrian-friendly Main Street, as well as venues for live music and productions at Marathon Center for the Performing Arts and the Fort Findlay Playhouse, community events such as Oktoberfest, Boogie on the Block, Rally in the Alley, ArtWalk, and more - all while enjoying a beverage within the Designated Outdoor Refreshment Area (DORA).

Are You Ready for Findlay, Ohio?

• #1 Micropolitan in U.S. 11 consecutive years, based on 543 statistical areas
• Located on I-75, 40 minutes south of Toledo and I-80, close to major metro and airports
• Community of higher education, health care, business, retail and agriculture
• Ten public school districts in Hancock County, including Findlay City School and private school options
• Major employers Marathon Petroleum Corp., Cooper Tire & Rubber/Goodyear, Whirlpool Corp., Ball Corp.
• International businesses and distribution centers with enterprises from 9 different countries