Sickle Cell Program Director (MD/DO)

Long Description:

Inova Children’s is seeking a dedicated and compassionate Pediatric Hematologist/Oncologist to lead our Sickle Cell Disease and complex hematology programs. This is an exciting opportunity to join a nationally recognized children’s health system and contribute to the continued expansion of comprehensive pediatric specialty care throughout Northern Virginia. This full‑time position is eligible for a sign‑on bonus and relocation assistance.

The Inova Children’s Sickle Cell Program is a National Association of Sickle Cell Centers site, providing multi‑disciplinary care for children from birth through adulthood. The care team includes physicians, advanced practice providers, social work, psychology, and collaboration across pediatric specialties.

Your role includes:

• Deliver coordinated, multispecialty care to patients with Sickle Cell Disease and other hematologic and oncology conditions in both outpatient and inpatient settings.
• Participate in multidisciplinary pediatric hematology and oncology care.
• Participate in the inpatient care team (Hematology Consult Service and Inpatient Attending).
• Provide clinical teaching and in‑service education to medical students, residents, and fellows.
• Engage in pediatric hematology and oncology clinical research projects and studies, including translational efforts.

About Inova Children’s

Inova L.J. Murphy Children’s Hospital is Northern Virginia’s only dedicated children’s hospital and serves as a regional destination for comprehensive, family‑centered pediatric care.

Featured Benefits:

• Physician Led Organization: Potential for leadership opportunities.
• Competitive Compensation Package: Market‑competitive base salary, performance incentive plan, plus sign‑on, retention, and relocation bonuses.
• Committed to Team Member Health: Medical, dental, and vision coverage, and a robust wellness program.
• Retirement: 401(k) match of the first 5% of contributions and 457(b) plan for physicians 0.5 FTE and above.
• CME Support: Up to $3,500 per year and up to 5 days of CME.
• Tuition and Student Loan Assistance: Up to $5,250 per year in education assistance and up to $10,000 for student loans; eligibility for public service loan forgiveness.
• Work‑Life Balance: Paid time off and paid parental leave.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Education: Doctor of Medicine degree from an accredited institution.
• Board Certification: Board‑eligible or board‑certified in Pediatric Hematology/Oncology.
• Experience: Successful completion of a pediatric residency and Pediatric Hematology‑Oncology fellowship.
• Licensure: Current unrestricted license to practice medicine in the State of Virginia.
• Certification: Basic Life Support (BLS) upon start.
• Payer Credentialing: Ability to complete credentialing with third‑party payors and enroll as a CMS Medicare/Medicaid payer.
• Medical Staff Credentialing: Successful completion of credentialing for Medical Staff membership and appropriate clinical privileges sufficient to perform all required services.