Physician-Oncology

Veterans Health Administration•Wilmington, DE

7d•Onsite

About The Position

The Physician (Oncologist) is assigned to the Wilmington VA Medical Center, Medical Service, and treats patients with general hematologic and neoplastic diseases. Leukemia treatment is referred to tertiary care facilities. The role involves diagnosing and treating malignancies in inpatient and outpatient settings, interpreting test results, and collaborating with other clinicians as part of a multidisciplinary team. This is a primary clinical position. Work includes preparing and interpreting blood and bone marrow samples; analyzing blood samples using computer-aided and manual techniques; reviewing initial data for abnormalities in blood cells, platelets, or clotting factors; deciding on additional hematologic testing; prescribing individualized treatment; helping colleagues interpret hematologic test results; selecting appropriate hematological analysis techniques; teaching or training medical students, residents, and hospital staff; educating and counseling patients; and maintaining accurate, detailed records. The position is eligible for the Education Debt Reduction Program (EDRP), subject to program eligibility and application requirements. Potential EDRP awards are up to $200,000 for a one-to-five-year eligibility period, as determined after application review. Former EDRP participants are ineligible. The position has a Monday–Friday, 8:00 a.m.–4:30 p.m. work schedule. The role is not subject to a Physician Employment Contract, and there is no significant restriction on moonlighting.

Requirements

United States citizenship, except that non-citizens may be appointed when recruiting qualified citizens is not possible under VA policy.
A Doctor of Medicine degree or equivalent degree in allopathic or osteopathic medicine from an appropriately approved or accredited institution.
A 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 leading to board-certification eligibility, or qualifying alternative training and independent-practice experience described in the announcement.
Proficiency in spoken and written English.
Compliance with applicable pre-employment screening, background/security investigation, onboarding, physical evaluation, and seasonal influenza vaccination requirements.
Selective Service registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959.
Submit an EDRP application within four months of appointment to be considered for the program; eligibility and award are determined by the program office, and former EDRP participants are ineligible.

Nice To Haves

Board-certified Hematologist/Oncologist.
3–5 years of experience.

Responsibilities

Treat patients with general hematologic and neoplastic diseases; leukemia treatment is referred to tertiary care facilities.
Interpret test results and diagnose and treat malignancies in inpatient and outpatient settings.
Prepare and interpret blood and bone marrow samples.
Analyze blood samples using computer-aided and manual techniques.
Review initial data for abnormalities in white or red blood cells, platelets, or clotting factors.
Determine whether additional hematologic testing is needed.
Prescribe treatment for individual patients.
Assist colleagues in interpreting hematologic test results.
Select appropriate techniques for different types of hematological analysis.
Work with a multidisciplinary team, potentially including bone marrow transplantation specialists, hematologic subspecialists, and hematopathologists.
Teach or train medical students, residents, and other hospital staff.
Provide education and counseling to patients.
Maintain accurate and detailed records.

Benefits

Education Debt Reduction Program student loan repayment, with potential awards up to $200,000 for one to five years, subject to eligibility and approval.
Competitive salary.
Annual performance bonus.
Regular salary increases.
50–55 days of paid time off per year, including 26 days of annual leave, 13 days of sick leave, 11 paid federal holidays, and possible five-day paid absence for continuing medical education.
Traditional federal pension with five-year vesting.
Federal 401(k) with up to 5% in contributions by VA.
Federal health, vision, dental, term life, and long-term care insurance; many federal insurance programs may be carried into retirement.
Possible $1,000 per year continuing medical education reimbursement for full-time, board-certified physicians.
Free liability protection with tail coverage.