Imaging Medical Physicist

Inova; Virginia; On-site; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Retirement match

Student loan assistance

Mental health support

Flexible schedule

Job summary

Inova is seeking an Imaging Physicist to join the Medical Physics team in Fairfax, Virginia. The role covers imaging needs across the Inova Health System, including support for Radiology and Radiation Oncology modalities.

Research is an integral part of the position, with opportunities for involvement in CAMPEP-accredited residency initiatives and potential faculty appointment with the University of Virginia School of Medicine for PhD-level physicists.

Qualifications

• A master's degree in physics or a related field is required.
• ABR board eligibility in Diagnostic Medical Physics is required; ABR certification in Diagnostic Medical Physics is preferred.
• Excellent oral communication skills are preferred.
• Availability to work outside regular hours is necessary; interest in research is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Provide imaging physics support for all modalities across the Inova system (CT, MRI, mammography, tomosynthesis, fluoroscopy, interventional radiology, radiography, ultrasound, nuclear medicine, PET/CT).
• Support imaging physics duties for Radiation Oncology and Proton Therapy.
• Perform acceptance testing and annual performance surveys; support regulatory compliance and accreditation (ACR, Joint Commission, VA regulations).
• Collaborate 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.

Skills

Imaging physics

Communication skills

Research interest

Willingness to work off hours

Education

Master's degree in physics or related field

ABR board eligibility in Diagnostic Medical Physics

ABR certification in Diagnostic Medical Physics (preferred)

Job description

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.

About Us

We are Inova, Northern Virginia’s leading nonprofit healthcare provider. Every day, our 26,000+ team members provide world‑class healthcare to the communities we serve. Our people are the reason we're a national leader in healthcare safety, quality and patient experience. And from best‑in‑class facilities to professional development opportunities, we support them at every step. At Inova, we're constantly striving to be ever better — to shape a more compassionate future for healthcare.

Inova Health is an Equal Opportunity 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, pregnancy (including childbirth, pregnancy-related conditions and lactation), race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, veteran status, genetic information, or any other characteristics protected by law.

Job Info

• Job Identification 671852
• Job Category Radiology Services
• Posting Date 02/11/2026, 11:01 PM
• Locations Inova Health Center 8081 - Fairfax East