Inova Schar Cancer Institute is looking for a dedicated Physicist Assistant to join the team. This role will be Full-Time

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, and remote and hybrid career opportunities.

Job Duties and Responsibilities:

• Perform IMRT QA under the direction of a medical physicist to ensure accuracy of radiation treatment plans 
• Perform mechanical quality assurance on therapy units (monthly and annual QA) 
• Perform and/or assist with dosimetry measurements (e.g., ion chamber, TLD, film) as directed 
• Participate in clinical activities related to physics/dosimetry as assigned 
• Support research activities as directed by the Physics/Dosimetry leadership 
• Assist with acquisition and transfer of patient-related data (CT simulation, diagnostic imaging, prior treatment records) 
• Perform DICOM data registration/fusion and assist with contouring under dosimetrist supervision 
• Monitor and update departmental tracking tools (e.g., whiteboards, care paths) 
• Import patient data into EMR and oncology information systems 
• Perform additional duties as assigned by Physics/Dosimetry leadership 
• Comply with HIPAA guidelines and Inova policies and procedures 
• May perform additional duties as assigned.

Additional Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Physics or a related field required; Master’s degree preferred 
• Basic understanding of radiation oncology, medical physics, dosimetry, and medical terminology 
• Working knowledge of radiation safety principles 
• Proficiency with basic computer applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint); scripting experience preferred 
• Experience with RayStation is preferred 
• Strong written and verbal communication skills 
• Availability to work outside normal business hours (including evenings and weekends)

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.