Physician - Hematologist/Oncologist

Summary

This position is eligible for the Education Debt Reduction Program (EDRP), a student loan payment reimbursement program. You must meet specific eligibility requirements per VHA policy and submit your EDRP application within four months of appointment. Program Approval, award amount (up to $200,000) & eligibility period (one to five years) are determined by the VHA Education Loan Repayment Services program office after review of the EDRP application. Former EDRP participants ineligible to apply.

Duties

• VA offers a comprehensive total rewards package. VHA Physician Total Rewards. Recruitment/Relocation Incentives (Sign-on Bonus): May be approved EDRP Authorized: Former EDRP participants ineligible to apply for incentive. Contact David.Billingsleyjr@va.gov, the EDRP Coordinator for questions/assistance Pay: Competitive salary, annual performance bonus, regular salary increases Paid Time Off: 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) Retirement: Traditional federal pension (5 years vesting) and federal 401K with up to 5% in contributions by VA Insurance: Federal health/vision/dental/term life/long-term care (many federal insurance programs can be carried into retirement) Licensure: 1 full and unrestricted license from any US State or territory CME: Possible $1,000 per year reimbursement (must be full-time with board certification) Malpractice: Free liability protection with tail coverage provided Contract: No Physician Employment Contract and no significant restriction on moonlighting Duties: The hematology and medical oncology physician will Participate in providing inpatient and outpatient care of the highest quality to patients with hematologic/oncologic diseases Work collaboratively with a team of experienced advanced practice providers, and specialized nurses to deliver high-quality, evidence-based care Work closely with Pathology, Radiology, Radiation/Oncology and Oncologic Surgery Participating in weekly Tumor Board meetings Will have an opportunity to participate in research in the field of hematology/oncology Experience in clinical research/ clinical trials is desirable. The applicant will apply national and VA guidelines to patient screening, surveillance, management and survivorship in hematologic/oncologic diseases. Must be proficient in bone marrow biopsy and aspiration. Will participate in the education and supervision of trainees. A successful candidate may qualify for a faculty appointment at the University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center involved with teaching Hem/Onc fellows in our accredited fellowship program along with medical students, medicine residents, and other learners and providers Responsible for managing a broad range of hematologic and oncologic disorders, including but not limited to management of oncology emergencies, providing consultation service, and providing direct cate for diagnosis, staging, treatment and follow-up for patients with hematologic diseases and cancer. This includes developing chemotherapy, immunotherapy and biologic, treatment plans, follow-up of complications and cancer survivor screening Reports to the Chief of Hematology/Oncology Work Schedule: Full-time; Mon - Fri 8:00 am to 4:30 pm; unless otherwise approved by Section Chief. While on inpatient consult services, call will consist of both day and night call, including weekends and holidays. Call coverage is shared with other providers in the section.

Requirements

U.S. Citizenship; non-citizens may only be appointed when it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens in accordance with VA Policy. All applicants tentatively selected for VA employment in a testing designated position are subject to urinalysis to screen for illegal drug use prior to appointment. Applicants who refuse to be tested will be denied employment with VA. Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959. Must be proficient in written and spoken English. Subject to background/security investigation. Selected applicants will be required to complete an online onboarding process. Acceptable form(s) of identification will be required to complete pre-employment requirements (https://www.uscis.gov/i-9-central/form-i-9-acceptable-documents). Effective May 7, 2025, driver's licenses or state-issued identification cards that are not REAL ID compliant cannot be utilized as an acceptable form of identification for employment. Must pass pre-employment drug test. Participation in the seasonal influenza vaccination program is a requirement for all Department of Veterans Affairs Health Care Personnel (HCP). You may be required to serve a probationary period. Complete all application requirements detailed in the "Required Documents" section of this announcement.

Education

Degree of Doctor of Medicine or an equivalent degree resulting from a course of education in allopathic medicine or osteopathic medicine. The degree must have been obtained from an institution whose accreditation was in place for the year in which the course of study was completed. Approved schools are: Schools of medicine accredited by the Liaison Committee on Medical Education (LCME) for the year in which the degree was granted. Schools of osteopathic medicine approved by the Commission on Osteopathic College Accreditation (COCA) for the year in which the degree was granted. For foreign medical graduates not covered in (1) or (2) above, confirmation must be made that the medical school meets (or met) Educational Commission for Foreign Medical Graduates (ECFMG) eligibility requirement for year graduated. NOTE: The Under Secretary of Health or designee in the VHA Central Office may approve the appointment under authority of 38 U.S.C. 7405 of a physician graduate of a school of medicine not covered above if the candidate is to be assigned to a research, academic, or administrative position with no patient care responsibilities. The appointment will be made only in exceptional circumstances where the candidate's credentials clearly demonstrate high professional attainment or expertise in the specialty area.