Physicist II- Radiation Oncology

Henry Ford Health (HFH) is recruiting two full-time Physicists to join the Division of Physics within the Department of Radiation Oncology. This position offers a rare opportunity to join one of the nation’s premier medical Physics teams, where you will help shape the future of radiation oncology through excellence in clinical care, research, and education.

About the Division
The HFH Physics Division supports the clinical, and academic mission at main campus in Detroit, as well as the regional radiation oncology clinics throughout southeast Michigan. Current clinical team includes: 24 clinical physicists, 14 dosimetrists, 5 physics residents and 4 dedicated IT/IS programmers.

Our department provides the full spectrum of modern radiotherapy procedures, including CT- and MR-guided Adaptive RT, SRS, SBRT, HDR brachytherapy, TBI/TSET, and hyperthermia.

Position Overview
The successful candidate will:

• Collaborate closely with the Division Head and Director of Clinical Physics on clinical responsibilities and duties.
• Contribute to development and implementation of new technologies in radiation oncology.
• Participate in academic initiatives, with strong institutional support for research and education.

Henry Ford Health maintains a robust academic mission and is partnered with Michigan State University to foster collaborative research. Candidates will have the opportunity to contribute to resident education, research initiatives, and national presentations.

Qualifications

• MS or PhD in Medical Physics or related field
• Board certification in Therapeutic Medical Physics preferred (ABR or equivalent)
• Strong communication skills and ability to thrive in a team-oriented environment

Why Join Henry Ford Health Radiation Oncology?

• Work within a nationally recognized program at a major academic and clinical hub
• Access to state-of-the-art technologies and multi-modality adaptive platforms
• Opportunities for academic growth through research, teaching, and professional society engagement

Henry Ford Health and Medical Group Overview

Serving more than 2 million people on their health journey, Henry Ford Health includes 50,000 valued team members providing care in southeast and south central Michigan and the Flint region. Our superior care and discoveries are powered by nearly 10,000 physicians, researchers and advanced practice providers. Our system includes 13 acute care and 3 behavioral health hospitals and multiple cancer care destinations. Annually, 7,000 learners train at Henry Ford, including 2,000+ residents and fellows.

The Henry Ford Medical Group is one of the nation’s largest and most respected group practices, with nearly 3,000 physicians, researchers and APPs. The HFMG and other employed and aligned provider groups join 50,000 team members in powering Henry Ford Health's 13 hospitals and 550 ambulatory sites through southeast and south central Michigan. Supported by the Henry Ford Health + Michigan State University Health Sciences partnership, Henry Ford's flagship hospital in Detroit is a leading academic medical center and is undergoing a $2.2 billion campus expansion. Learn more at henryford.com/careers

Contact: Interested applicants can contact for further information, and should submit a CV and cover letter to Kundan Thind, PhD, FCCPM ([email protected]).

• MS or PhD in Medical Physics or related field
• Board certification in Therapeutic Medical Physics preferred (ABR or equivalent)
• Strong communication skills and ability to thrive in a team-oriented environment

Additional Details

This posting represents the major duties, responsibilities, and authorities of this job, and is not intended to be a complete list of all tasks and functions. It should be understood, therefore, that incumbents may be asked to perform job-related duties beyond those explicitly described above.

Overview

Henry Ford Health partners with millions of people on their health journey, across Michigan and around the world. We offer a full continuum of services – from primary and preventative care to complex and specialty care, health insurance, a full suite of home health offerings, virtual care, pharmacy, eye care and other health care retail. With former Ascension southeast Michigan and Flint region locations now part of our team, Henry Ford’s care is available in 13 hospitals and hundreds of ambulatory care locations. Based in Detroit, Henry Ford is one of the nation’s most respected academic medical centers and is leading the Future of Health: Detroit, a $3 billion investment anchored by a reimagined Henry Ford academic healthcare campus. Learn more at henryford.com/careers.

Benefits

The health and overall well-being of our team members is our priority. That’s why we offer support in the various components of our team’s well-being: physical, emotional, social, financial and spiritual. Our Total Rewards program includes competitive health plan options, with three consumer-driven health plans (CDHPs), a PPO plan and an HMO plan. Our team members enjoy a number of additional benefits, ranging from dental and eye care coverage to tuition assistance, family forming benefits, discounts to dozens of businesses and more. Employees classified as contingent status are not eligible for benefits.

Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer

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weight, marital status, family status, gender identity, sexual orientation, and genetic information,

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