Imaging Medical Physicist

Inova is seeking a highly motivated Imaging Physicist to join the Medical Physics team in Fairfax, Virginia. We welcome applications from both junior and senior candidates. Our physics team includes both therapy physics and imaging physics, with 30 therapy physicists, 2 imaging physicists (including this position), and 4 physics assistants, supported by a Radiation Safety Officer and 2 health physicists.

The Imaging Physicist will primarily support radiology imaging needs across Inova Health System and help cover Inova imaging physics duties across all imaging modalities. The position will also support the imaging needs of Radiation Oncology and Proton Therapy at our five hospital locations. Research is part of the role, along with some radiation safety responsibilities together with the Radiation Safety team.

Inova is committed to fostering research and education. The department has recently launched a CAMPEP-accredited medical physics residency program, and eligible candidates (PhD-level physicists) may receive a faculty appointment from the University of Virginia School of Medicine.

Featured Benefits:

• Committed to Team Member Health: offering medical, dental and vision coverage, and a robust team member wellness program.
• Retirement: Inova matches the first 5% of eligible contributions - starting on your first day.
• Tuition and Student Loan Assistance: offering up to $5,250 per year in education assistance and up to $10,000 for student loans.
• Mental Health Support: offering all Inova team members, their spouses/partners, and their children 25 mental health coaching or therapy sessions, per person, per year, at no cost.
• Work/Life Balance: offering paid time off, paid parental leave, flexible work schedules,

Job Responsibilities:

• Provide imaging physics support for all modalities across the Inova system, including CT, MRI, mammography and digital breast tomosynthesis, fluoroscopy and interventional radiology, radiography, ultrasound, and nuclear medicine and PET/CT.
• Help cover imaging physics duties, including support for the imaging needs of Radiation Oncology and Proton Therapy.
• Perform acceptance testing and annual performance surveys, and support regulatory compliance and accreditation, including ACR accreditation, The Joint Commission, and Virginia state regulations.
• Work together with Radiation Safety to manage the patient dose database.
• Design and conduct research projects and contribute to scholarly output.
• Provide education and training to residents, students, and clinical staff

Additional Requirements

• A master's degree in physics or a related field is required.
• Excellent oral communication skills are preferred.
• Board eligibility in Diagnostic Medical Physics from the American Board of Radiology (ABR) is required; ABR certification in Diagnostic Medical Physics is preferred.
• Availability to work outside regular hours is necessary.
• Interest in research is highly desirable.