Medical Physicist

Medical Physicist – Summa Health

Under direction of the Director of Medical Physics and the Medical Director of Radiation Oncology, the Medical Physicist provides clinical physics services and technical support to the radiation oncology team. This includes all aspects of external beam therapy, brachytherapy, special procedures, staff education, and compliance with regulatory and accreditation standards.

Akron City Campus – Full‑time, 40 hours per week.

$88.19/hr – $132.29/hr (base salary exclusive of bonuses or differentials). Salary is determined by experience and location, with internal equity considerations.

Provide clinical physics services and technical support for external beam therapy, brachytherapy, and special procedures; educate staff; ensure compliance with all regulatory and accreditation requirements; maintain treatment planning systems and calculation accuracy; offer physics support on evenings or weekends; and travel between the main campus and off sites as necessary.

• Master’s Degree in Medical Physics (PhD preferred).
• Current Board Certification by the American Board of Radiology or equivalent.
• Certified Radiation Expert (CRE) in the State of Ohio (preferred).
• Five (5) years of experience in medical physics, preferably in a large program with diverse treatment modalities.
• Clinical and research experience during education preferred.
• Knowledge of treatment machines and planning computer systems.
• Strong calculation and word‑processing skills.
• Ability to communicate effectively with staff and patients.

• Sedentary; occasionally lifts up to 50 pounds; negligible force frequently.

Summa Health offers a comprehensive benefits program, including:

• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance.
• Paid time off.
• Accident insurance, hospital indemnity, and critical illness coverage.
• Short‑term and long‑term disability.
• Retirement savings plan.
• Flexible spending accounts – healthcare and dependent care.
• Employee assistance program (EAP).
• Identity theft protection.
• Pet insurance.
• Education assistance.
• Daily pay.

Summa Health is an equal opportunity employer. Veterans and people with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

Summa Health System is recognized as one of the region’s top employers by a number of third‑party organizations, including North Coast 99. Exceptional candidates gravitate to Summa because of its culture, passion for delivering excellent service to patients and families, commitment to servant leadership, and collegial working relationships at all levels.