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.

• U.S. citizenship (non-citizens only when no qualified citizens can be recruited).
• Doctor of Medicine degree or equivalent in medicine or osteopathic medicine from a VA‑approved school.
• Active, unrestricted license to practice medicine or surgery in a U.S. State, Territory, Commonwealth, or D.C.
• Completed residency in an accredited core specialty program leading to board‑certification eligibility.
• Board certification in Hematology and Oncology preferred.
• Full‑time licensed physician; PRPs may be appointed on an intermittent basis.
• Proficiency in spoken and written English.
• Physical ability to sit, stand, walk up to 2 hrs, lift ≥45 lb, reach above shoulder, and perform repeated bending.
• Emotional and mental stability appropriate for duties.

• Attend Hematology/Oncology inpatient consult service (Monday‑Friday 8 am‑4:30 pm with on‑call).
• Provide consultative support to inpatient services and oncology inpatient attendings.
• See patients in continuity clinics and new referrals.
• Primary care for patients with active cancer or hematologic disease.
• Supervise inpatient and outpatient chemotherapy and infusion procedures.
• Perform bone marrow aspirates and biopsies; participate in oncology conferences.
• Supervise hematology/oncology fellows and oversee clinical trials.
• Conduct research oversight, IRB compliance, and clinical trials participation.
• Engage in quality improvement initiatives and serve on committees.

Base pay $280,000 /yr – $330,000 /yr. Competitive salary, annual performance bonus, regular salary increases, and annual paid time off (50‑55 days). Retirement: traditional federal pension and 401(k) with up to 5% VA contribution. Federal health, vision, dental, life, long‑term care and other insurance options. Malpractice coverage provided.

• Seniority level:
  Entry level
• Employment type:
  
  Full‑time
• Job function:
  Health Care Provider
• Industry: Government Administration