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Practice with Purpose — Hematologist/Oncologist Opportunity

Department of Veterans Affairs · Bridgeport, CT

FULL-TIME Posted Oct 1, 2026

Job Description

Fight Cancer. Restore Hope. Serve America's Veterans - Live Where Others Vacation, Are You Interested?

Escape Burnout. Rediscover Why You Chose Oncology - Cancer Care Without RVU Pressure | VA Hematologist/Oncologist

Hematologist/Oncologist

Louis A. Johnson VA Medical Center | Clarksburg, West Virginia

The Louis A. Johnson VA Medical Center in beautiful Clarksburg, West Virginia is seeking a Board Certified/Board Eligible Hematologist/Oncologist to join our outstanding multidisciplinary team.

This is more than another oncology position-it's an opportunity to provide compassionate, patient-centered care to the men and women who have served our nation while enjoying the professional satisfaction that comes from practicing medicine without RVU pressure.

Why Join the VA? Join a Team Dedicated to Veterans Living with Cancer

Practice Medicine the Way It Was Meant to Be
• Care for Veterans in a mission-driven healthcare system.
• No RVU production requirements.
• Outstanding physician autonomy with excellent interdisciplinary support.
• Collaborative team of specialists, nurses, pharmacists, and oncology professionals.
• Opportunities to teach and mentor medical students and residents.
• Participate in quality improvement, research, and academic collaborations.
• Recruitment & Relocation Incentives Available

Position Highlights Your Expertise Can Change a Veteran's Cancer Journey

The Hematologist/Oncologist will provide comprehensive inpatient and outpatient care for Veterans with benign and malignant hematologic disorders and solid tumors while working closely with a multidisciplinary oncology team.
• Diagnosis and treatment of hematologic and oncologic diseases
• Chemotherapy and immunotherapy management
• Survivorship and supportive care
• Participation in multidisciplinary tumor boards
• Collaboration with surgery, radiation oncology, pathology, radiology, palliative care, and primary care teams
• Patient education and shared decision-making

Collaborative partnership with the Durham VA Cancer Program

Comprehensive Oncology Practice

In-House Referrals

New Cancer Diagnoses & Longitudinal Patient Care

Office-Based Basic Biopsies

Multidisciplinary Tumor Boards

Live in Beautiful North-Central West Virginia

Imagine finishing your clinic day and being just minutes away from:
• World-class hiking, fishing, kayaking, mountain biking, and skiing
• Blackwater Falls State Park
• Canaan Valley Resort
• Stonewall Jackson Lake
• The charming communities of Bridgeport and Clarksburg
• Easy weekend trips to Pittsburgh, Morgantown, Washington, D.C., and Columbus

Enjoy affordable housing, outstanding schools, short commutes, friendly communities, and some of the most breathtaking scenery in the Appalachian Mountains.

Outstanding VA Physician Benefits
• Competitive Federal Salary
• Annual Performance Incentive
• Education Debt Reduction Program (EDRP) available for qualified candidates
• 50-55 Days Paid Time Off annually
• 26 Vacation Days
• 13 Sick Days
• 11 Federal Holidays
• CME Leave
• Federal Employees Retirement System (FERS)
• Thrift Savings Plan (401(k)-style retirement) with up to 5% VA matching
• Federal Health, Dental, Vision & Life Insurance
• Paid Malpractice Coverage with Tail Protection
• One Unrestricted Medical License Accepted from Any U.S. State or Territory
• CME Reimbursement
• No Physician Employment Contract
• Excellent Work-Life Balance

Join Our Mission

At the VA, your expertise changes lives every day.

If you're seeking a rewarding oncology career where you can make a lasting impact while enjoying an exceptional lifestyle, we'd love to hear from you.

Benefits

  • Dental insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Health insurance

Additional Details

City
Bridgeport
State
Connecticut
Country
US
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