Hematology-Oncology Physician

Quick Facts

• Role: Hematology/Oncology Physician

• Care settings: inpatient medical/surgical units, Ambulatory Care Clinics, and a community-based outpatient clinic (CBOC)

• Focus: hematologic disorders and malignant diseases, including chemotherapy and cancer surveillance

• EDRP: Education Debt Reduction Program may be available (application required within 4 months of appointment)

Description

The physician provides comprehensive Hematology/Oncology services, including receiving and managing specialty consults and e-consults. Responsibilities include evaluation, diagnosis, treatment, and ongoing management of patients with hematologic and malignant conditions, including chemotherapy and follow-up care. The role also involves performing and interpreting diagnostic and therapeutic procedures within approved privileges and supporting interdisciplinary care, quality improvement, and patient safety.

Responsibilities

• Receive and manage Hematology/Oncology specialty consults and e-consults in accordance with VA standards of care

• Conduct patient evaluations (histories, physical examinations) and develop treatment plans

• Admit and manage patients in inpatient and outpatient settings

• Diagnose and treat disorders involving multiple body systems, including hematologic and immune conditions

• Manage chemotherapy and provide cancer surveillance and follow-up care

• Perform and interpret diagnostic and therapeutic procedures within granted privileges

• Provide consultation services to other healthcare providers and participate in interdisciplinary patient care activities

Core Privileged Procedures

• Bone marrow biopsy and aspiration

• Administration of cancer chemotherapy

• Management of chemotherapy-induced infusion reactions

• Arterial blood gas sampling

• Arthrocentesis

• Lumbar puncture

• Paracentesis

• Thoracentesis

• Intravenous catheterization

• Phlebotomy

• Urethral catheterization

• Subclavian puncture

• Oxygen administration

• Wound cleaning and dressing

• Culture collection

• ECG interpretation

• Pulmonary function test interpretation

• Bursa injections

• Suturing minor lacerations

• Incision and drainage of superficial abscesses

• Emergency endotracheal intubation

• Emergent pericardiocentesis

• Administration of parenteral fluids, medications, and blood products

• Application of restraints as clinically indicated

Requirements

• U.S. citizenship; non-citizens may be appointed only when it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens under VA policy

• Doctor of Medicine (MD) or equivalent degree from an approved allopathic/osteopathic school

• Current, full, and unrestricted medical license to practice medicine or surgery

• Completion of VA-approved accredited residency training leading to board certification eligibility (or approved exceptions)

• Proficiency in written and spoken English

• Subject to background/security investigation

• Pass pre-employment physical evaluation/examination

• Complete online onboarding and pre-employment requirements (I-9 acceptable documents; REAL ID compliant ID required after May 7, 2025)

• Seasonal influenza vaccination program participation is required

• Selective Service registration required for eligible males (born after 12/31/1959)

Benefits

• Competitive salary with annual performance bonus and regular salary increases

• Paid Time Off: 50–55 days per year (annual leave, sick leave, federal holidays, and possible CME absence)

• Retirement: traditional federal pension (5 years vesting) and federal 401K with up to 5% contributions

• Insurance: federal health/vision/dental/term life/long-term care

• CME: possible $1,000 per year reimbursement (for full-time board-certified physicians)

• Malpractice: free liability protection with tail coverage

• Recruitment/Relocation incentives: authorized

• EDRP (Student Loan Repayment): authorized—eligibility depends on VHA policy; application must be submitted within four months of appointment; award amount and eligibility period determined after review

Work Schedule

Monday–Friday, 7:30 am–4:00 pm