Physician (Hematology/Oncology)

This position is eligible for Education Debt Reduction Program, a student loan payment reimbursement program. * Award up to $200,000 & eligibility (1 to 5 years) are determined by the VHA Education Loan Repayment Services. * You must meet eligibility requirements and submit your EDRP application within four months of appointment. * Former EDRP participants ineligible to apply for incentive. Contact , the EDRP Coordinator for questions/assistance VA offers a comprehensive total rewards package. VHA Physician Total Rewards. Recruitment Incentive (Sign-on Bonus): May be authorized to a highly qualified candidate. Pay: Competitive salary, annual performance bonus, regular salary increases Paid Time Off: 50-55 days of paid time off per year (26 days of annual leave, 13 days of sick leave, 11 paid Federal holidays per year and possible 5 day paid absence for CME) Retirement: Traditional federal pension (5 years vesting) and federal 401K with up to 5% in contributions by VA Insurance: Federal health/vision/dental/term life/long-term care (many federal insurance programs can be carried into retirement) Licensure: 1 full and unrestricted license from any US State or territory CME: Possible $1,000 per year reimbursement (must be full-time with board certification) Malpractice: Free liability protection with tail coverage provided Contract: No Physician Employment Contract and no significant restriction on moonlighting. The Hematology/Oncology Physician specializes in Benign and Malignant Disorders of the Hematologic System, and Malignant Solid Tumors. He/she will provide specialty consultation for both inpatients and outpatients, will serve on committees, participate in quality assurance programs, and assist our facility to meet established performance measures. The Hematology/Oncology Physician should have significant experience, through education and training to diagnose, stage, and provide therapy and follow up for these disorders. Teaching and supervision of Medical Students and Physicians-in-training is an integral component of the position. The applicant must qualify for academic appointment at the affiliate university. HEMATOLOGY/ONCLOLOGY SERVICE RESPONSIBILITIES * The incumbent has clinical, teaching and administrative responsibilities under the guidance and direction of the Chief of Hematology/Oncology. * He/She performs Consultative Histories and Physical Examinations, makes assessments, uses appropriate diagnostic evaluations, and implements timely and appropriate therapy. * The Hematology/Oncology Physician consults with and utilizes the NCCN guidelines or consults with other guidelines, references, or Physicians where appropriate. * Responsibilities include but are not limited to: coverage of outpatient clinics; supervision of diagnosis and therapy for inpatients; supervision of outpatient chemotherapy and other Hematology/Oncology infusion procedures; and to conduct procedures for which the Physician has Education, Training, and Experience including Thoracentesis, Paracentesis, Lumbar Puncture and Bone Marrow Aspiration and Biopsy. * The Hematology/Oncology Physician is expected to work closely with and respect the Professionalism of the other specialties represented in the Division which includes the specialized Hematology/Oncology: Nurse Practitioner, Nurses, Social Worker, Pharmacist and Nutritionist, all of whom are integral members of the Division of Hematology/Oncology. * The Hematology/Oncology Physician participates, oversees, and collaborates to ensure that all applicable clinical functions including outpatient and inpatient consultative medical care are performed. * Hematology/Oncology Physicians are tasked with providing timely and courteous service to all Veterans seeking care. ADMINISTRATIVE RESPONSIBILITIES * In partnership with the Chief of Hematology/Oncology, the Hematology/Oncology Physician participates in strategic planning for the service. * As requested by the Chief of Hematology/Oncology, attends and provides input, as appropriate, to outpatient clinic management and other committees and councils, as needed. * In addition to attending the monthly Division meeting, the Hematology/Oncology Physician attends other clinical and administrative staff meetings as may be required or directed by the Chief of Hematology/Oncology. * The Hematology/Oncology Physician is required to attend the Tumor Treatment Conference and actively promotes performance improvement measures within the Hematology/Oncology Section. * The staff Hematology/Oncology Physician supports VHA and all Medicine Service directives, policies, procedures, rules and regulations. EDUCATIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES * The Hematology/Oncology Physician collaborates with other physicians to ensure proper education of medical students and residents when applicable. * The Hematology/Oncology Physician is required to maintain Continuing Medical Education (CME), the State Medical License used by the Physician to practice in the Federal system, VA mandatory training, and certification in Basic Life Support (BLS). Work Schedule: 8:00AM- 4:30PM Monday through Friday.

Created: 2026-04-15