Physician (Hematology/Oncology)

Summary This position is eligible for the Education Debt Reduction Program (EDRP), a student loan payment reimbursement program. You must meet specific eligibility requirements per VHA policy and submit your EDRP application within four months of appointment. Program Approval, award amount (up to $200,000) & eligibility period (one to five years) are determined by the VHA Education Loan Repayment Services program office after review of the EDRP application. Former EDRP participants ineligible to apply. Responsibilities This position for a board-certified Hematologist/Oncologist is approved with the goal of primarily treating patients with multiple myeloma, an Agent Orange-associated malignancy and the treatment of other benign and malignant hematologic diseases. VA offers a comprehensive total rewards package. VHA Physician Total Rewards. Recruitment Incentive (Sign-on Bonus): YES Education Debt Reduction Program (Student Loan Repayment): Learn more. EDRP Authorized:Former EDRP participants ineligible to apply for incentive. Contact , the EDRP Coordinator for questions/assistance. Learn more 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 FUNCTIONS OR SCOPE OF ASSIGNED DUTIES Medical Oncologists are concerned with the study and treatment of cancer. Medical Oncologists work in the inpatient and outpatient settings where they interpret test results and diagnose as well as treat malignancies. Medical Oncologists work with other clinicians within a multidisciplinary team to evaluate and treat patients. Hematology is a constantly developing area of medicine and provides scope for clinical and laboratory experience. Work activities may involve: 1. preparing and interpreting blood and bone marrow samples 2. analyzing blood samples using computer-aided and manual techniques 3. reviewing initial data that may reveal abnormalities in white or red blood cells, platelets or clotting factors 4. deciding on additional hematologic testing 5. prescribing treatment for individual patients 6. investigating the biochemistry of blood clotting 7. assisting colleagues in the interpretation of hematologic test results 8. selecting appropriate techniques for different types of hematological analysis 9. working as part of a multidisciplinary team that may include bone marrow transplantation specialists, hematologic subspecialists, or hematopathologists 10. teaching or training medical students and other hospital staff 11. providing education and counseling to patients 12. maintaining accurate and detailed records. SUPERVISORY CONTROLS The Hematologist/Oncologist functions under the Chief of the Hematology-Oncology Section, the ACOS, Medicine Service and the Chief of Staff. Compliance with all health care system policies, rules, regulations, and by-laws is expected. Work Schedule: Monday - Friday 8:00 am to 4:30 pm 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. Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959. Must be proficient in written and spoken English. 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). You may be required to serve a probationary period. Complete all application requirements detailed in the

Created: 2026-03-23