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Penn State Health** - **Hershey Medical Center

**Location:** US:PA: Hershey

**Work Type:** Full Time

**FTE:** 1.0

**Shift:** Varied

**Shift Differential:** **Exempt:** Yes

**Hours:** 8

**Recruiter Contact:** Please contact Nicole Brandt at [email protected] (MAILTO://[email protected]) for additional information.

Faculty Clinical Medical Physicist

Radiation Oncology

Hershey, PA

About the Position:

The Department of Radiation Oncology at Penn State Health is seeking a Faculty Clinical Therapeutic Medical Physicist to join our dynamic and expanding team. This role offers an exceptional opportunity to become part of an academically driven department that is growing rapidly and actively integrating state-of-the-art technologies to elevate clinical care, education, and research.

The therapeutic medical physics division includes nine faculty and staff physicists who provide comprehensive clinical services across three Penn State Health locations. The successful candidate will join a highly collaborative and supportive team with broad expertise across all areas of radiation oncology physics. The department is deeply committed to academic scholarship, innovation, participation in national cooperative groups, and the professional development of its faculty.

Penn State Health maintains an active presence in NRG Oncology and encourages physics faculty involvement in protocol development, clinical trial implementation, and national working groups. Faculty are also supported in participating in AAPM committees, task groups, and educational activities, aligning with our strong culture of professional engagement.

This position will primarily support clinical radiation therapy physics services at Penn State Health Milton S. Hershey Medical Center in Hershey, PA. Responsibilities include:

+ Providing clinical physics support for external beam radiation therapy, including IMRT, VMAT, IGRT, SBRT, and SRS

+ Supporting brachytherapy programs, including LDR and HDR

+ Performing routine and advanced quality assurance, contributing to treatment planning, and leading or participating in commissioning and clinical implementation of new technologies

+ Engaging in scholarly activities, including research, clinical innovation, participation in NRG and AAPM initiatives, and contributing to institutional teaching missions

Academic rank for this non-tenure-track appointment will be commensurate with education, experience, and scholarly achievements.

About the Department:

The Hershey campus maintains a continually advancing clinical environment that supports both high-quality patient care and academic inquiry. Current technologies include:

+ Dedicated Siemens go.Sim CT simulator

+ Two Varian TrueBeam linear accelerators

+ Varian Clinac iX (planned replacement in Fall 2026)

+ Bravos HDR brachytherapy system

+ Varian ARIA 16 EMR (upgrade to v18 planned for Fall 2026)

+ Varian Eclipse treatment planning system

+ MIM software suite

+ Radformation software suite

+ Elekta Gamma Knife Esprit

A Varian ETHOS adaptive therapy platform is scheduled for installation in early spring, creating additional opportunities for clinical and research innovation in adaptive radiotherapy.

Beyond the clinical technology infrastructure, faculty benefit from access to a recently installed SARRP (Small Animal Radiation Research Platform) and the expansive research resources and collaborative opportunities available across Penn State University.

Requirements:

+ PhD in Medical Physics, Physics, Engineering or related basic science

+ At least two years of clinical experience in radiation oncology physics

+ Eligible for ABR/ABMP certification in Therapeutic Radiological Physics

+ Strong verbal and written communication skills

The following education, experience, and/or certifications would be an asset, but are not required:

+ ABR/ABMP certification in Therapeutic Radiological Physics

+ Experience with Varian software and equipment

+ Experience with Elekta Gamma Knife

+ Experience with MIM Maestro

ABOUT PENN STATE CANCER INSTITUTE:

**Penn State Cancer Institute is committed to fighting cancer on every front:** through education and prevention, early detection and diagnosis, effective treatment and survivorship programs. The Institute’s radiation oncology program is accredited by the American College of Radiology, and the outpatient program is also now certified by Quality Oncology Practice Initiative through the American Society of Clinical Oncology. Oncology practice sites include the Penn State Cancer Institute at Penn State Health Milton S. Hershey Medical Center, Penn State Children’s Hospital, Penn State Health Lancaster Medical Center, Penn State Health St. Joseph Medical Center in Reading, Pennsylvania, and Hamden Medical Center, in Enola, Pa.

WHAT WE OFFER:

+ A dynamic and integrated role within both a nationally known academic Cancer Center (Hershey) and a regional community-based hospital (Hampden)

+ Academic appointment at Penn State College of Medicine with opportunities for professional advancement and participation in resident and medical student education

+ Competitive salary and a generous benefits package

+ Access to advanced technologies including IMRT, SBRT, brachytherapy, Gamma Knife, and Gamma Tiles

+ Mentorship and departmental support for developing academic and research interests

+ Excellent location in central Pennsylvania, with high-ranking schools, easy-living, and proximity to Harrisburg, Philadelphia, Baltimore, and Washington D.C.

WHY PENN STATE HEALTH?

Penn State Health offers exceptional opportunities to learn and grow, exposure to a wide patient population, and the ability to provide individualized, innovative, and specialized care to patients in the community.

Penn State Health offers an exceptional benefits package including medical, dental and vision with no waiting period as well as a Total Rewards Program that highlights a few of the many additional offerings below:

+ **_Be Well_** with Employee Wellness Programs, and Fitness Discounts (University Fitness Center, Peloton).

+ **_Be Balanced_** with Generous Paid Time Off, Personal Time, and Paid Parental Leave.

+ **_Be Secured_** with Retirement, Extended Illness Bank, Life Insurance, and Identity Theft Protection.

+ **_Be Rewarded_** with Competitive Pay, Tuition Reimbursement, and PAWS UP employee recognition program.

+ **_Be Supported_** by the HR Solution Center, Learning and Organizational Development and Virtual Benefits Orientation, Employee Exclusive Concierge Service for scheduling.

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 an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of any protected class including disability or veteran status. Penn State Health’s policies and objectives are in direct compliance with all federal and state constitutional provisions, laws, regulations, guidelines, and executive orders that prohibit or outlaw discrimination._

**Union:** Non Bargained

**Position** PHD - Radiation Oncology

**Location** US:PA: Hershey | PHD | Full Time

**Req ID** 86441