Physician (Hematology/Oncology)

Veterans Health Administration • Miami, FL

20h • Onsite

About The Position

The Miami VA Healthcare System’s Specialty Care Service is seeking an experienced physician in hematology/oncology to support high-quality care and the growth and development of a VA academic hospital program. The position includes a dual appointment with the University of Miami’s Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center and is intended for a physician committed to clinical excellence, academic growth, and improving outcomes for Veterans through education, innovation, and interdisciplinary collaboration.

The physician provides outpatient and inpatient hematology/oncology care, including consultations, chemotherapy initiation and management, appropriate procedures, and follow-up. The role also includes teaching and mentorship of medical students, residents, and fellows; participation in research and clinical trials with the University of Miami; and contribution to Section activities and timely, accurate documentation. The announcement is open continuously until filled, with eligible applicants referred weekly. An Education Debt Reduction Program (EDRP) award may be available to eligible applicants, subject to program requirements and approval.

The stated work schedule is 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Schedules are determined and approved by the supervisor, and the physician may be required to work various shifts temporarily or permanently based on facility or patient-care needs. The position is not subject to a physician employment contract, and there is no significant restriction on moonlighting.

Requirements

• Doctor of Medicine or an equivalent degree in allopathic or osteopathic medicine from an appropriately approved or accredited school.
• Current, full, and unrestricted license to practice medicine or surgery in a U.S. state, territory, commonwealth, or the District of Columbia.
• Completion of qualifying residency training in an accredited core specialty training program, or an applicable alternative training and independent-practice pathway described in the announcement.
• Board certification in Hematology/Oncology.
• Proficiency in spoken and written English.
• U.S. citizenship; non-citizens may be appointed only when qualified citizens cannot be recruited under VA policy.
• Successful completion of a pre-employment physical examination.
• Successful completion of required background/security investigation and onboarding requirements.
• Compliance with pre-appointment drug testing for testing-designated positions; refusal results in denial of VA employment.
• Seasonal influenza vaccination, as required for VA health care personnel.
• Selective Service registration for males born after December 31, 1959.
• Meet the application requirements detailed in the announcement’s Required Documents section.

Responsibilities

• Provide outpatient care to hematology/oncology patients, including new consultations, chemotherapy initiation and management, appropriate procedures, and follow-up care.
• Manage chronic medical problems and provide preventive medicine relevant to hematology/oncology patients.
• Provide consultative inpatient care for hematology/oncology problems, including initiating and managing chemotherapy.
• Participate in training medical students, residents, and fellows on the hematology service.
• Promote efficiency and accuracy in completing documentation on time.
• Support research activities in the Section.
• Participate in Section activities to help ensure Veterans receive the best possible care.
• Provide high-quality, compassionate oncology and hematology care to Veterans.
• Participate in academic activities, including teaching and mentorship.
• Engage in research and clinical trials in collaboration with the University of Miami Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center.
• Contribute to advancing cancer care across the VA and University of Miami institutions.

Benefits

• Education Debt Reduction Program (student loan repayment), subject to eligibility and approval, with an award of up to $200,000 over one to five years.
• Recruitment/relocation incentive (sign-on bonus) is authorized.
• Competitive salary, annual performance bonus, and regular salary increases.
• 50–55 days of paid time off per year, including annual leave, sick leave, federal holidays, and potentially five days of paid CME absence.
• Traditional federal pension and federal 401(k), with VA contributions of up to 5%.
• Federal health, vision, dental, term life, and long-term care insurance; many federal insurance programs can be carried into retirement.
• Possible $1,000 per year CME reimbursement for full-time, board-certified physicians.
• Free liability protection with tail coverage.

What This Job Offers

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