Radiology Physicist - Nuclear Medicine

Henry-Ford-Health-2; Detroit (MI); On-site; USD 130,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Henry Ford Medical Group in Detroit, Michigan seeks an Imaging Physicist with experience in nuclear medicine for the Division of Imaging Physics in the Department of Radiology. The candidate must have strong communication skills and provide comprehensive support for clinical nuclear medicine.

The role involves teaching radiology and physics residents, technologists, and allied health staff on imaging physics and radiation safety, with active involvement in professional societies.

Qualifications

• ABR in Nuclear Medical Physics
• ABR in Diagnostic Medical Physics
• ABSNM in Nuclear Medicine Physics and Instrumentation

Responsibilities

• Teach radiology residents, physics residents, technologists, and allied health personnel about imaging physics and radiation safety.
• Actively participate in radiology and physics societies (e.g., AAPM, RSNA, SNMMI, ACR, SIIM, SPIE).
• Collaborate with radiologists and clinicians to optimize imaging system performance and develop quality control protocols.

Education

ABR in Nuclear Medical Physics

ABR in Diagnostic Medical Physics

ABSNM in Nuclear Medicine Physics and Instrumentation

Job description

At Henry Ford Health, we're committed to advancing health and improving lives for the millions of people we serve across Michigan and around the world. As one of the nation's leading academic health systems, we provide a comprehensive continuum of care that includes primary and preventive services, specialty and complex care, virtual care, pharmacy, home health, eye care, health insurance, and more. With 12 hospitals and hundreds of ambulatory care locations, including former Ascension Southeast Michigan and Flint Region facilities, our growing network expands access to exceptional care in the communities we serve.

Headquartered in Detroit, Henry Ford Health is helping shape the future of healthcare through the transformative Future of Health: Detroit initiative, a $3 billion investment that is redefining our academic healthcare campus and advancing innovation, research, education, and community impact.

Our work is grounded in purpose, collaboration, and belonging. We empower team members to grow their careers, contribute innovative ideas, and make a meaningful difference every day. Whether you're caring for patients, supporting operations, conducting research, or driving new solutions, you'll be part of a team united by a shared mission: delivering exceptional care, advancing health outcomes, and building healthier communities for all.

Job Description

The Henry Ford Medical Group in Detroit, Michigan seeks an Imaging Physicist with experience in nuclear medicine for the Division of Imaging Physics in the Department of Radiology. Specific job responsibilities within the Division will depend on the applicant's previous experience. The candidate must have good communication skills and should be able to provide comprehensive support for clinical nuclear medicine.

The position requires teaching radiology residents, physics residents, technologists, and allied health personnel regarding all aspects of imaging physics and radiation safety. Active involvement in the imaging physics community through participation in radiology and physics societies (e.g. AAPM, RSNA, SNMMI, ACR, SIIM, SPIE, etc.) is encouraged and desired.

The Division currently has 11 physicists, each with subspecialty areas of responsibility, who work closely with radiologists and other clinicians in all imaging modalities. Group responsibilities include optimizing imaging system performance, developing and maintaining quality control and clinical imaging protocols, and educating clinical staff in imaging physics and radiation safety.

The Division of Imaging Physics is part of the Henry Ford Medical Group within Henry Ford Health (HFH), a major academic health system with 1,200 physicians and scientists, seven hospitals, over 40 primary care centers, and numerous affiliated entities across Southeast Michigan. The health system performs over 2 million imaging exams annually across more than 500 imaging systems. The flagship Detroit campus is a large Level I trauma and tertiary/quaternary care center spanning numerous specialties and the Henry Ford Cancer Institute. Major investments are currently underway, including a new 17-story hospital building and a theranostics facility jointly owned and operated by HFH and BAMF Health (Bold Advanced Medical Future) that will host radiopharmaceutical production and state-of-the-art imaging equipment (GE StarGuide and United uMI Panorama GS).

Qualifications

• ABR in Nuclear Medical Physics
• ABR in Diagnostic Medical Physics
• ABSNM in Nuclear Medicine Physics and Instrumentation

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