Physician - Hematology/Oncology

Summary St. Cloud VA Health Care System is seeking a Physician - Hematology/Oncology to serve Veterans at our Community Based Outpatient Clinic (CBOC) locations--Brainerd, Alexandria and Montevideo. This position is full time, residing at the Alexandria, MN location, requiring at least 75% travel between the locations. This vacancy is posted as a Physician, Physician Assistant, and Advanced Practice Nurse for one position. Please apply to the appropriate announcement for consideration. Responsibilities The VA Midwest Health Care Network advocates for a Whole Health System of care in each of the Medical Centers. This is an approach to healthcare that empowers and equips people to take charge of their health and well-being and live their lives to the fullest. As an employee operating in a Whole Health System of care, you will operate in a model with three core elements, seeking to create a personalized health plan for each Veteran. This is done in the context of healing relationships and healing environments and a connection back to the Veteran's community. This aligns with the Veterans Health Administration (VHA) Mission Statement to Honor America's Veterans by providing exceptional health care that improves their health and well-being. Duties of the Provider: Provides consultation services and follow up of Primary Specialty Medicine (PSM) patients, in his or her designated field, in the outpatient setting at the St. Cloud Health Care System, or one of the affiliated Community Based Outpatient Clinics (CBOCs). Participates in special projects pertinent to assigned sub-specialty as projects become available with strategic or other initiatives. Provides clinical oversight and review if assigned duty as a a supervising or collaborating physician for a mid-level provider. Submits timely documentation in accordance with departmental policy. Enters progress notes on all patients as they are seen. Provides quality of care that meets professional standards at all times. Works within privileges at all times, unless necessitated by an emergency. Other duties, as assigned. VA offers a comprehensive total rewards package. VHA Physician Total Rewards. 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 Work Schedule: Monday-Friday, 8:00am to 4:30pm Requirements Conditions of Employment U.S. Citizenship; non-citizens may only be appointed when it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens in accordance with VA Policy. All applicants tentatively selected for VA employment in a testing designated position are subject to urinalysis to screen for illegal drug use prior to appointment. Applicants who refuse to be tested will be denied employment with VA. English Language Proficiency. In accordance with 38 U.S.C. 7402(f), no person shall serve in direct patient care positions unless they are proficient in basic written and spoken English. Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959. Subject to background/security investigation. Selected applicants will be required to complete an online onboarding process. Acceptable form(s) of identification will be required to complete pre-employment requirements (Effective May 7, 2025, driver's licenses or state-issued dentification cards that are not REAL ID compliant cannot be utilized as an acceptable form of identification for employment. Must pass pre-employment physical examination. Participation in the seasonal influenza vaccination program is a requirement for all Department of Veterans Affairs Health Care Personnel (HCP). Complete all application requirements detailed in the

Created: 2025-12-04