Medical Oncologist

Posterity Group • Buffalo, NY

8d • Onsite

About The Position

Provide general medical oncology services at the Buffalo VA Medical Center, an academic teaching hospital serving Veterans across Western New York. The Oncology/Hematology section provides outpatient clinics, inpatient consultation, and multidisciplinary tumor conferences alongside VA staff oncologists and residents.

This part-time position is on site three days per week, from 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM, with specific clinic days arranged with the service before the start date. The engagement includes 17 shared call weeks per year among contract oncologists. During assigned call weeks, coverage includes hours outside weekday clinic time, including nights, weekends, and holidays not covered by VA staff oncologists. Phone response is required within 15 minutes and on-site response within 60 minutes when needed. The call schedule is developed with VA staff oncologists.

The expected start is January 2027, after credentialing, for a long-term, multi-year engagement. Part-time and semi-retired oncologists are encouraged to apply.

Requirements

• MD or DO.
• Board certified in Medical Oncology by the American Board of Internal Medicine; dual-certified Hematology/Oncology physicians are welcome.
• Current, full, and unrestricted medical license in any U.S. state, with no history of restriction, suspension, or surrender in any state.
• Fluent spoken and written English.

Nice To Haves

• VA or other federal hospital experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Provide general oncology consultation and treatment in the outpatient clinic, at roughly two patients per bookable hour.
• Cover inpatient oncology consultations for about five hours per week.
• Evaluate, triage, and prioritize oncology consultations from primary care and other services.
• Take patient histories, perform examinations, order and interpret laboratory tests and studies, and plan and prescribe treatment.
• Coordinate care with primary care and the multidisciplinary team.
• Participate in the Oncology/Hematology conference, Surgical/Oncology conference, Lung Tumor Board, and Head & Neck Tumor Conference.
• Be available by phone to VA residents and physicians during assigned call weeks and come on site when needed.
• Participate in peer review and ongoing professional practice evaluation as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree