Benign Hematology Section Chief MD

Benign Hematology Section Chief MD/DO

Location:

Fairfax, VA, United States

The Inova Schar Cancer Institute is seeking an outstanding candidate to lead our Classical/Benign Hematology Section. This full‑time role offers a sign‑on bonus and relocation assistance. The leader will be based at our new, state‑of‑the‑art Inova Schar Cancer Center, a 340,000 square foot facility with a 60‑chair infusion unit, robust clinical research, bone marrow transplant and cellular therapy clinics, a laboratory, and a radiation oncology department that includes the only proton radiation facility in Northern Virginia.

The Cancer Center is located across the street from the Inova Fairfax Medical Campus, a level 1 trauma, 960‑bed hospital that hosts its own residency and fellowship programs, including hematology/oncology, and trains a third of the medical students from the University of Virginia during their clinical years.

• 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: up to $5,250 per year in education assistance and up to $10,000 for student loans.
• Mental Health Support: 25 mental health coaching or therapy sessions per person per year at no cost to Inova team members, their spouses/partners, and children.
• Work/Life Balance: paid time off, paid parental leave, flexible work schedules, and remote/hybrid career opportunities.

• Lead and expand a team of classical hematologists within the region's largest cancer clinical program.
• Deliver comprehensive care for patients with non‑malignant hematologic diseases across inpatient and outpatient settings.
• Develop and lead a clinical research program in classical hematology aligned with existing strengths in solid tumor and malignant hematology research.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to provide coordinated, high‑quality care.
• Participate in and contribute to clinical and translational research efforts.
• Educate and mentor medical students, residents, and fellows.
• Engage in both academic and community practice settings within a high‑performing, non‑profit health system.
• Work with a dedicated clinical research office supporting investigator‑initiated, NCI‑sponsored, and industry‑sponsored clinical trials.

• Licensure: Current unrestricted license to practice medicine in the State of Virginia.
• Experience: Successful completion of a physician residency program.
• Education: Doctor of Medicine degree from an accredited institution.

• The ideal candidate will be board‑certified in Hematology with a strong history of providing excellent patient‑centered care, success in enrolling patients on clinical studies, and either prior leadership experience or readiness to lead a hematology program.

We are Inova, Northern Virginia's leading nonprofit healthcare provider. With over 26,000 team members, we deliver world‑class healthcare to our communities and maintain a national reputation for safety, quality, and patient experience. Our facilities and professional development opportunities support our people at every step as we strive 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.