Hematology/Oncology Physician — Coastal VA, Academic Role

Department of Veteran Affairs; Long Beach (CA); On-site; USD 360,000 - 400,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension (FERS)

TSP with 5% match

Malpractice with tail

CME support

Comprehensive insurance options

Educational Debt Reduction Program

Job summary

VA Long Beach Healthcare System in Long Beach, CA seeks a Hematology/Oncology Physician to join a cancer care team serving Veterans. The role blends outpatient and inpatient care with academic involvement in a federal service setting.

Responsibilities include leading inpatient consult services, overseeing cancer therapies, teaching Hem/Onc fellows from UC Irvine, and participating in tumor boards and quality improvement initiatives. On-site, Monday–Friday schedule with rotation.

Qualifications

• U.S. Citizen; M.D. or D.O.; unrestricted U.S. medical license.
• Completion of Internal Medicine residency + Hem/Onc fellowship.
• Board Certified in Internal Medicine; Board Certified/Eligible in Hematology and/or Medical Oncology.
• Recent graduates and senior fellows encouraged to apply.

Responsibilities

• Deliver comprehensive care for solid tumors, hematologic malignancies, and benign hematologic disorders.
• Lead and participate in inpatient Hem/Onc consult services.
• Oversee cancer therapies in a modern infusion center.
• Teach and mentor Hem/Onc fellows and residents from UC Irvine and affiliated programs.
• Engage in tumor boards, multidisciplinary care, and quality improvement initiatives.
• Optional involvement in clinical research, depending on interests.

Education

Internal Medicine residency + Hem/Onc fellowship

M.D. or D.O.

Board Certification in Internal Medicine

Board Certified/Eligible in Hematology and/or Medical Oncology

Job description

VA Long Beach Healthcare System in Long Beach, CA seeks a Hematology/Oncology Physician to join a cancer care team serving Veterans. The role blends outpatient and inpatient care with academic involvement in a federal service setting.

Responsibilities include leading inpatient consult services, overseeing cancer therapies, teaching Hem/Onc fellows from UC Irvine, and participating in tumor boards and quality improvement initiatives. On-site, Monday–Friday schedule with rotation.