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Posted: 20-Sep-25
Location: Hershey, Pennsylvania
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Internal Number: 77793
Penn State Health - Hershey Medical Center
Location: US:PA: Hershey
Work Type: Full Time
FTE: 1.00
Shift: Varied
Hours: Varied - dayshift 8 hrs between 7:00a and 5:00p
Recruiter Contact: Melissa Leota at mleota@pennstatehealth.psu.edu
Are you ready to be part of a rapidly growing, forward-thinking radiation oncology team? Penn State Health is seeking a passionate and skilled Clinical Therapeutic Medical Physicist to join our dynamic department ? where advanced technology meets compassionate, patient-centered care in a collaborative, supportive environment.
About the Position:
In this key clinical role, you?ll support radiation therapy physics services at Penn State Health Milton S. Hershey Medical Center. As part of our expanding team of nine therapeutic medical physicists across three locations, you'll contribute to a full spectrum of advanced treatment techniques ? including IMRT, VMAT, IGRT, SBRT, SRS, and both LDR and HDR brachytherapy.
Your expertise will directly enhance patient safety and treatment accuracy while supporting research and educational initiatives that drive innovation and fulfill our academic mission.
What You?ll Work With:
- Siemens Go-Sim CT scanner
- Varian TrueBeams linear accelerators
- Varian VariSource HDR brachytherapy system
- ARIA 16 EMR and Eclipse treatment planning systems
- MIM Maestro software for image processing and fusion
- Gamma Knife Icon ? part of our renowned Penn State Health Gamma Knife Program
All our linacs support IMRT, VMAT, and IGRT capabilities to deliver precise, high-quality care.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATION(S):
- Master's degree in physics or equivalent knowledge required.
What We?re Looking For:
Preferred (but not required)
- MS or PhD in Medical Physics, Physics, Engineering, or related basic science
- Minimum 2 years clinical experience in radiation oncology physics
- Eligibility for ABR/ABMP certification in Therapeutic Radiological Physics
- 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
Total Rewards at Penn State Health:
Penn State Health offers more than just a job ? we provide a comprehensiveTotal Rewards Programdesigned to support your well-being, both inside and outside the workplace. Here are just a few highlights:
- Be Well:Take advantage of our employee wellness programs, including confidential referrals and mental health counseling, free access to the University Fitness Center in Hershey, and membership and equipment discounts to Peloton for working out at home.
- Be Balanced:Enjoy generous paid time off, personal time, and paid parental leave to ensure you have the time you need to recharge and care for yourself and your loved ones.
- Be Secured:Rest easy knowing your future is protected with retirement benefits, including 401(k) matching, extended illness bank, life insurance, and identity theft protection.
- Be Rewarded:Receive competitive pay, take advantage of tuition assistance opportunities, and participate in our PAWS UP! employee recognition program to celebrate your achievements.
- Be Supported:Access 24-hour support and resources, including the HR Solution Center, learning and organizational development programs, virtual benefits orientation, and an exclusive employee concierge service to assist you in scheduling medical appointments.
Please apply online at https://www.pennstatehealth.org/careers
WHY PENN STATE HEALTH MILTON HERSHEY MEDICAL CENTER?
Penn State Hershey Medical Center is Central Pennsylvania?s only Academic Medical Center, Level 1 Regional Adult and Pediatric Trauma Center, and Tertiary Care Provider. As a four-time Magnet-designated hospital, Hershey Medical Center values the hard work and dedication that our employees exhibit every day. Through our core values of Respect, Integrity, Teamwork, and Excellence, our employees are a team committed to compassionate care for our diverse patient population, our community and each other. As a valued team member, we promote continued professional development, specialty certification, continuing education, and career growth.
YOU TAKE CARE OF THEM. WE?LL TAKE CARE OF YOU. State-of-the-art equipment, endless learning, and a culture of excellence ? that?s Penn State Health. But what makes our healthcare award-winning? That?s all you.
This job posting is a general outline of duties performed and is not to be misconstrued as encompassing all duties performed within the position. Eligibility for shift differential pay based on the terms outlined in company policy or union contract. All individuals (including current employees) selected for a position will undergo a background check appropriate for the position's responsibilities.
Penn State Health is fundamentally committed to the diversity of our faculty and staff. We believe diversity is unapologetically expressing itself through every person's perspectives and lived experiences. We are an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, disability, gender identity or expression, marital status, national or ethnic origin, political affiliation, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, veteran status, and family medical or genetic information.
Union: Non Bargained