Physician - Hematology​/Oncology

Physician – Hematology/Oncology

The Muskogee VA Medical Center is recruiting for a full‑time Physician – Hematology/Oncology to work in our Tulsa, Oklahoma facility.

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The 2‑page Resume requirement does not apply to this occupational series. For more information, refer to the Required Documents below.

• Basic Requirements
  • United States Citizenship (Non‑citizens may only be appointed when it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens in accordance with VA Policy).
  • Doctor of Medicine or an equivalent degree in medicine or osteopathic medicine (obtained from a school approved by the Department of Veterans Affairs).
  • Current, full and unrestricted license to practice medicine or surgery in a U.S. State, Territory, Commonwealth or the District of Columbia.
  • Residency training approved by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs in an accredited core specialty training program leading to eligibility for board certification.
  • Residency approval may come from ACGME, AOA, or other residencies with a minimum of five years of verified practice in the United States deemed appropriate by the local Medical Staff Executive Committee.
  • Physician Residents in accredited programs eligible to be appointed as Physician Resident Providers (PRPs) on an intermittent or fee basis only.
  • PRPs must be fully licensed physicians and not considered independent practitioners.
  • Preferred:
    Board Certified or Board Eligible in Hematology/Oncology.
  • Proficiency in spoken and written English.
  • Reference: For more information on this qualification standard, please visit https://(Use the "Apply for this Job" box below). Standards/.
  • Physical Requirements:
    
    Pre‑employment physical; applicants must be physically and mentally able to perform the essential functions of the position with or without reasonable accommodation.
• Preferred Experience
  • Board Certified or Board Eligible preferred.
  • Extensive experience in Hematology/Oncology.

• Provide comprehensive inpatient and outpatient care for hematologic cancers, including history taking, physical examination, evaluation, diagnosis, and treatment.
• Consult on acute care complaints, diseases, and injuries.
• Diagnose and treat hematologic diseases; administer chemotherapeutic agents.
• Round with residents and fellows on the inpatient ward.
• Cover weekend call rotation with other physicians.
• Participate in tele‑medicine services between the main medical center and community‑based outpatient clinics.
• Assist with the diagnosis and interpretation of pulmonary nodules.
• Prescribe and refill medications within the defined scope of practice.
• Provide education and counseling to patients and families.
• Interpret laboratory tests, EKGs, and radiologic studies; order diagnostic studies.
• Provide ongoing outpatient care for assigned case load.

• VA offers a comprehensive total rewards package.
• Competitive salary with annual performance bonus and regular salary increases.
• Paid Time Off: 50–55 days per year (including annual leave, sick leave, and federal holidays).
• Traditional federal pension (5‑year vesting). Federal 401(k) with up to 5% VA contribution.
• Federal health, vision, dental, term life, long‑term care insurance.
• Full and unrestricted license required from any U.S. State or territory.
• Possible $1,000 per year CME reimbursement (must be full‑time with board certification).
• Malpractice coverage: free liability protection with tail coverage provided.
• No physician employment contract and no significant restriction on moonlighting.
• Work Schedule:
  
  Monday–Friday, 8:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.

Mid‑Senior level

Full‑time

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