Hematologist/Oncologist

The Hematologist/Oncologist at Robley Rex VA Medical Center provides comprehensive care to Veterans with hematologic and oncologic disorders. The incumbent is responsible for the evaluation, diagnosis, management, and follow-up of patients referred to Hematology/Oncology services, while participating in teaching activities and working collaboratively with interdisciplinary teams. Join Veterans Affairs, Veterans Health Administration to optimize patient outcomes in a supportive and mission-driven environment.

Practice Info

• Perform inpatient and outpatient consultations within the Hematology/Oncology Section

• Participate in the multidisciplinary tumor board and collaborate with surgical, radiation, palliative, social work, and pharmacy teams

Responsibilities

• Provide expert assessment, diagnosis, and management of patients with hematologic and oncologic diseases, including but not limited to anemia, leukemias, lymphomas, multiple myeloma, solid tumors, and other blood disorders

• Perform bone marrow aspiration and biopsy, lumbar puncture, and other Hematology/Oncology procedures as indicated

• Ensure timely and accurate interpretation of laboratory and pathology results

• Prescribe and supervise chemotherapy, immunotherapy, targeted therapy, and other hematologic/oncologic treatments, monitor for adverse effects, and adjust treatment as clinically indicated

• Educate patients and families regarding disease processes, treatment options, and potential outcomes

• Maintain timely and accurate documentation in CPRS (Computerized Patient Record System) in accordance with VA policies and regulatory requirements

• Provide teaching and training to medical students, residents, and other health professionals

• Participate in departmental meetings, committees, performance improvement activities, and research projects or scholarly activities related to Hematology and Oncology

Compensation

• Competitive salary

• Annual performance bonus

• Regular salary increases

• Recruitment/Relocation Incentives (Sign-on Bonus) authorized for highly qualified applicants

• Education Debt Reduction Program (EDRP) - a student loan payment reimbursement program with award amount up to $200,000

Benefits

• 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)

• Traditional federal pension (5 years vesting)

• Federal 401K with up to 5% in contributions by VA

• Federal health/vision/dental/term life/long-term care insurance

• Possible $1,000 per year CME reimbursement

• Free liability protection with tail coverage provided

Shift & Schedule

• Work Schedule: 0700-1730, 0700-1530, 0730-1600

Requirements

• United States Citizenship: Non-citizens may only be appointed when it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens in accordance with VA Policy

• Degree of doctor of medicine or an equivalent degree resulting from a course of education in allopathic medicine or osteopathic medicine from a school approved by the Department of Veterans Affairs

• Current, full and unrestricted license to practice medicine or surgery in a State, Territory, or Commonwealth of the United States, or in 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

• Proficiency in spoken and written English

• Board Certification in Internal Medicine by the American Board of Internal Medicine (ABIM) or American Osteopathic Board of Internal Medicine (AOBIM) (Preferred)

• Board Certification or Board Eligibility in Hematology and/or Oncology by ABIM or AOBIM (Preferred)

• Completion of fellowship training in Hematology and/or Oncology from an accredited program (Preferred)

• Pre-placement and periodic physical evaluation are required for Title 38 occupations