Radiation Physicist

Inova Health; Virginia (MN); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental and vision coverage

Tuition and Student Loan Assistance

Paid time off and parental leave

Flexible work schedules

Job summary

Inova Health is looking for a dedicated Radiation Physicist to join their team in Virginia. This full-time position requires a master's degree in Physics, along with a minimum of 3 years in Clinical Medical Physics. You will engage in educational activities and support both dosimetry and radiation therapy teams in patient treatment.

Inova offers comprehensive benefits including health coverage, retirement matching, and educational assistance. The role demands strong communication skills and knowledge of relevant systems.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years experience in Clinical Medical Physics.
• The American Board of Radiology (ABR) certification is required.
• Virginia Inspector certification within the first 3 months of hire, with application submitted at hire.

Responsibilities

• Designs, performs research projects and promotes research outputs.
• Provides educational activities to various students and residents.
• Supports dosimetry and radiation therapy teams in treatment.
• Works closely with oncologists for patient treatment care.
• Develops and performs routine quality assurance of patient’s plan.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Knowledge of scripting

Experience with Raystation treatment planning system

Prior experience with proton therapy

Education

Master’s degree in Physics or a related field

Doctoral degree in Physics or a related field

Job description

Job Description

Inova Center for Personalized Health is looking for a dedicated Radiation Physicist to join the team. This role is Full-Time Monday through Friday Day Shift. Sign on bonus eligible.

Inova is consistently ranked a national healthcare leader in safety, quality and patient experience. We are also proud to be consistently recognized as a top employer in both the D.C. metro area and the nation.

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

• Designs, performs research projects and promotes research outputs.
• Provides educational activities to medical school students, dosimetry students, therapy students, and medical physics residents.
• Provides support to the dosimetry team in treatment planning.
• Provides support to the radiation therapy team in patient treatment.
• Works closely with radiation oncologists in every aspect of patient’s radiation therapy care.
• Develops, and performs routine quality assurance of patient’s plan and the system.
• Validates new devices, equipment or tools for patient’s treatment.

Additional Requirements

• A master’s degree in Physics or a related field is required; a doctoral degree in Physics or a related field is preferred.
• Minimum 3 years experience in Clinical Medical Physics.
• The American Board of Radiology (ABR) certified required.
• Virginia Inspector within the first 3 months of hire, but must have submitted the application to the State at time of hire.
• Availability to work outside of normal business hours (nights and weekends) is required.
• Knowledge of scripting is preferred.
• Experience with Raystation treatment planning system is preferred.
• Prior experience with proton therapy is preferred.
• Strong communication skills – both orally and in writing are required.

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 System 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.