Physician (Hematology/Oncology)

Physician Opportunity

This position is ideal for a physician committed to clinical excellence, academic growth, and improving outcomes for Veterans through education, innovation, and interdisciplinary collaboration. This position includes a dual appointment with the University of Miami's Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center.

Duties include but not limited to the following:

• Provide state-of-the-art outpatient care to hematology/oncology patients which includes new consultations, initiation and management of chemotherapy, maintaining proficiency with appropriate procedures required for the care of such patients, and follow-up care of such patients.
• Manage chronic medical problems and preventive medicine such as management of problems specific to hematology/oncology patients.
• Provide consultative care to inpatients with hematology/oncology problems, including initiating and managing chemotherapy.
• Participate in the training of medical students, residents, and fellows on the hematology service.
• Promote an atmosphere of efficiency and accuracy in the timeliness of completed documents.
• Support research activities in the Section.
• Actively participate in Section activities to ensure that the Veterans are receiving the best care possible.
• Provide high-quality, compassionate oncology and hematology care to our Veteran population.
• Actively participate in academic activities, including teaching and mentorship.
• Engage in research and clinical trials in collaboration with University of Miami Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center.
• Contribute to advancing cancer care across two nationally respected institutions.

VA offers a comprehensive total rewards package. VHA Physician Total Rewards.

Recruitment/Relocation Incentives (Sign-on Bonus): An incentive is authorized.

Education Debt Reduction Program (Student Loan Repayment): Authorized. Former EDRP participants are not eligible to apply for EDRP. Contact the VISN 8 Compensation Center of Excellence at View email address on click.appcast.io for questions/assistance. Learn more.

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.

Work Schedule: 8:00am-4:30pm (Note: Work schedules are determined and approved by the supervisor. The incumbent may be required to work various shifts on a permanent or temporary basis based on facility/patient care needs).