Hematology-Oncology Physician

Quick Facts

• Provides comprehensive consultative, inpatient, and outpatient hematology/oncology care
• Monitors administration of parenteral and oral anti-cancer therapies
• Supports cancer center quality, safety, and appropriateness of care
• Eligible for the Education Debt Reduction Program (EDRP) with specific application timing rules

Description

Provide comprehensive hematology/oncology care across consultative, inpatient, and outpatient settings, including monitoring parenteral and oral anti-cancer treatment administration. Support effective delivery of care in alignment with the Chief of Cancer Center Service and contribute to high-quality, safe, and appropriate patient care. Participate in local or central IRB-approved clinical research and investigator-initiated studies as authorized.

Responsibilities

• Interpret EKGs
• Use thrombolytic agents
• Perform interventions: thoracentesis, paracentesis, joint aspirations, Foley catheter placement, nasogastric tube placement (as indicated)
• Conduct bone marrow aspiration and biopsy
• Administer chemotherapy, targeted therapies, and immunotherapies via oral and multiple routes (including intrathecal, intraperitoneal, intrapleural)
• Manage and supervise therapeutic phlebotomy
• Collaborate with midlevel providers and physician colleagues with clear communication and documentation
• Participate in educational programs for section personnel and the medical staff
• Monitor quality, safety, and appropriateness of patient care (section and facility level)
• Demonstrate ethical conduct and serve as a positive role model
• Participate in IRB-approved clinical research
• Initiate investigator-initiated studies after obtaining required approvals (IRB, IACUC, and/or Research & Development committees)
• Conduct research in compliance with VA and local regulations; maintain required CITI certification
• Collaborate with clinical trials office staff and physician colleagues

Requirements

• U.S. citizenship (non-citizens only when it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens per VA policy)
• MD (or equivalent) degree from a VA-approved allopathic or osteopathic program
• Current, full, unrestricted license to practice medicine in a U.S. state/territory/commonwealth or DC
• Completed approved residency training leading to board certification eligibility
• Proficiency in written and spoken English
• Subject to background/security investigation
• Maintain current BLS
• Maintain up to date CITI certification for research involving human subjects and/or animals (as required)

Benefits

• Competitive salary and annual performance bonus
• Regular annual salary increases
• Paid time off: 50–55 days/year (annual leave, sick leave, paid federal holidays; possible CME-related paid absence)
• Traditional federal pension (5 years vesting) and federal 401K with up to 5% VA contributions
• Federal health/vision/dental/term life/long-term care insurance options
• CME reimbursement possible (up to $1,000/year for full-time and board certification)
• Free malpractice liability protection with tail coverage
• No physician employment contract; no significant restriction on moonlighting

EDRP (Education Debt Reduction Program)

• Position is eligible for EDRP
• Must meet EDRP eligibility requirements and submit the application within four months of appointment
• Award amount up to $200,000 and eligibility period of 1–5 years are determined after application review
• Former EDRP participants are ineligible to apply