Hematology and Oncology Physician

Veterans Health Administration; Columbia (SC); On-site; USD 200,000 - 400,000; Full time

Job summary

The Veterans Health Administration, Columbia VA Healthcare System, is seeking a full-time oncologist to provide direct patient care within the Medicine Service. You will work with inpatients and outpatients, participate in teaching, and contribute to clinical research and quality improvement initiatives.

Candidates must hold an MD with an unrestricted US license. The role offers a competitive federal benefits package and a robust total rewards program.

Qualifications

• Degree of Doctor of Medicine or equivalent from LCME/COCA-accredited schools.
• US state or territory license required, unrestricted.
• For foreign graduates, ECFMG eligibility must be met.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care for oncology and hematology patients.
• Participate in teaching medical students and residents.
• Engage in clinical research and quality improvement activities.
• Collaborate with multi-disciplinary teams as part of Medicine Service.

Skills

MD degree

US medical license

Education

Doctor of Medicine (MD)

US medical license (unrestricted)

Job description

• Department: Department of Veterans Affairs

The Veterans Health Administration (VHA) is the largest integrated health care system in the United States, providing comprehensive medical, surgical, and mental health services to over 9 million enrolled Veterans. It is a vital branch of the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA).

Key Responsibilities

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

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 We are recruiting for a full-time oncologist to provide patient care within the Medicine Service.

The scope of practice of an oncologist physician at the Columbia VA Healthcare system includes, but is not limited to: Provides direct patient care for inpatients and outpatients with actual or presumed oncologic or hematologic problems. Provides patient-centered medical care utilizing both the art and science of medicine. Provides high-value, cost-effective, and team-based medical care. Utilizes palliative and hospice services and principles as indicated.

Demonstrates ability to teach medical students, medical residents, and other students who rotate on the oncology service and provide clinical supervision of PA-Cs and NPs. Demonstrates ability to participate in clinical research and other academic activities as assigned, both with VA and our affiliated academic institutions. Demonstrate interpersonal skills that enhances the effectiveness and accomplishments of the service.

Demonstrates verbal and written communication skills that are commensurate with the responsibilities of the position. Participates in hospital and medical staff activities such as accreditation requirements, quality assessment, quality improvement projects, committee assignments, EPRP activities, lean activities, ORYX, HEDIS, SAIL measures, etc.

Demonstrates ability to function within the parameters set by VA with regards to consult management, utilization of order sets, documentation in CPRS, and other requirements of the VA's electronic medical record system. Demonstrates ability to function within a large complex organization that requires cooperation with multiple services, including community care, prosthetics service, medical administration, medical records, group medical practice, etc.

Perform other related duties as assigned, including weekday and weekend call. Work Schedule: Full time, 8:00am-4:30pm Monday through Friday. This schedule is subject to change depending on needs of the service/hiring manager.

Requirements & Education

Degree of Doctor of Medicine or an equivalent degree resulting from a course of education in allopathic medicine or osteopathic medicine. The degree must have been obtained from an institution whose accreditation was in place for the year in which the course of study was completed. Approved schools are: Schools of medicine accredited by the Liaison Committee on Medical Education (LCME) for the year in which the degree was granted.

Schools of osteopathic medicine approved by the Commission on Osteopathic College Accreditation (COCA) for the year in which the degree was granted. For foreign medical graduates not covered in (1) or (2) above, confirmation must be made that the medical school meets (or met) Educational Commission for Foreign Medical Graduates (ECFMG) eligibility requirement for year graduated.

NOTE: The Under Secretary of Health or designee in the VHA Central Office may approve the appointment under authority of 38 U.S.C. 7405 of a physician graduate of a school of medicine not covered above if the candidate is to be assigned to a research, academic, or administrative position with no patient care responsibilities.

The appointment will be made only in exceptional circumstances where the candidate's credentials clearly demonstrate high professional attainment or expertise in the specialty area.

Which agency is hiring for this position?

This position is with Veterans Health Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs.

What is the salary for this position?

The posted pay range is $200000 – $400000/yr.

What is the application deadline?

Applications close on 2026-09-30.

Who is eligible to apply?

This position is open under the 'Public' hiring path.

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