Integrative Oncology Leader

Inova Health; Fairfax (VA); On-site; USD 250,000 - 400,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental and vision coverage

Team member wellness program

Retirement with 5% employer match

Education assistance up to $5,250/year

Student loan assistance up to $10,000

Job summary

Inova Schar Cancer Institute seeks an Integrative Oncology Leader to join the Peterson Life with Cancer program as inaugural physician leader for integrative care.

The role offers full‑time leadership, development of evidence‑based integrative services, and collaboration with a multidisciplinary team to support patients across the cancer continuum.

Qualifications

• Licensure: Current unrestricted license to practice medicine in the State of Virginia.
• Residency: Successful completion of physician residency program.
• Education: Doctor of Medicine degree from an accredited institution.
• Payer Credentialing: Ability to successfully complete credentialing by third‑party payors (CMS/Medicare & Medicaid).
• Medical Staff Credentialing: Successful completion of credentialing for Medical Staff membership and privileges.

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical leadership within the Integrative Oncology program across cancer care settings.
• Conduct personalized consultations and develop care plans for symptom management and survivorship.
• Coordinate non-pharmacological interventions (e.g., acupuncture, yoga, massage, mindfulness).
• Develop and implement guidelines for complementary medications and interactions in symptom management.
• Guide lifestyle counseling on diet, activity, sleep and stress reduction to improve well-being.
• Advance program development, clinical pathways, research and best practices.
• Collaborate with oncologists, behavioral health, nutrition and palliative care teams to optimize patient care.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Holistic/lifestyle medicine knowledge

Experience caring for cancer patients

Education

Doctor of Medicine (MD)

Job description

Job Description

Inova Schar Cancer Institute is looking for an Integrative Oncology Physician to join the nationally recognized Peterson Life with Cancer program as the inaugural physician leader for Integrative Oncology. This is a unique opportunity to provide clinical leadership within a well‑established supportive oncology program while expanding evidence‑based integrative oncology services for patients across the cancer continuum.

This role will be full‑time Sign‑on bonus and relocation assistance eligible.

Inova Schar Cancer Institute is a state‑of‑the‑art cancer centre in the Washington, DC metro area designed to bring healing and hope to every patient. Inova Schar gives patients unmatched logistical, clinical, and emotional support. Our team of nationally renowned doctors, specialists, surgeons, genetic counselors, nurses, and caregivers are backed by the latest in drug discovery, clinical trials, research and advanced treatments.

Inova is consistently ranked a national healthcare leader in safety, quality and patient experience. We are also proud to be consistently recognized as a top employer in both the D.C. metro area and the nation.

Featured Benefits

• Committed to Team Member Health: offering medical, dental and vision coverage, and a robust team member wellness program.
• Retirement: Inova matches the first 5% of eligible contributions – starting on your first day.
• Tuition and Student Loan Assistance: offering up to $5,250 per year in education assistance and up to $10,000 for student loans.
• Mental Health Support: offering all Inova team members, their spouses/partners, and their children 25 mental health coaching or therapy sessions, per person, per year, at no cost.
• Work/Life Balance: offering paid time off, paid parental leave, flexible work schedules.

Integrative Oncology Leader Job Responsibilities

• Clinical Consultations: Conduct personalized assessments and develop individual care plans to evaluate symptoms, health goals, and values across all stages of cancer treatment and survivorship for individual patients.
• Symptom Management: Recommend and coordinate non-pharmacological interventions like acupuncture, yoga, massage, and mindfulness to alleviate fatigue, pain, and chemotherapy‑induced nausea.
• Complementary medicine management: partner with a pharmacy leader to develop and implement guidelines and treatment recommendations using complementary medications for symptom management in cancer patients.
• Lifestyle Counseling: Guide patients on evidence‑based dietary changes, physical activity, sleep hygiene, and stress‑reduction techniques to optimize their well‑being.
• Safety & Education: Review patient use of herbs and natural supplements, proactively identifying and mitigating potential drug‑herb interactions. Educate physicians, advanced practice providers, trainees, and staff on evidence‑based integrative oncology practices.
• Program Development: Help advance the strategic growth of the Integrative Oncology program through development of clinical services, care pathways, clinical research, and evidence‑based best practices.
• Team Collaboration: Work closely with oncologists, behavioral health experts, exercise therapists, acupuncturists, dietitians, and palliative care team members to optimize patient care and ensure therapies safely complement primary cancer treatments.

Integrative Oncology Leader Minimum Requirements

• Licensure: Current unrestricted license to practice medicine in the State of Virginia
• Experience: Successful completion of physician residency program
• Education: Doctor of Medicine degree from an accredited institution
• Payer Credentialing: Ability to successfully complete the credentialing process by third‑party payors and Ability to enrolled as a CMS Medicare/Medicaid payor
• Medical Staff Credentialing: Successful completion of credentialing for Medical Staff membership and appropriate clinical privileges sufficient to perform all required services

Preferred Qualifications

• Specialized Training: Board certification in Integrative Medicine (e.g., ABOIM) and/or specialized oncology or PGY2 residency training.
• Skills:
  • Strong communication skills to discuss complementary therapies safely, deep knowledge of botanical/supplement‑drug interactions, and expertise in holistic/lifestyle medicine.
  • Demonstrated experience caring for patients with cancer in a multidisciplinary oncology setting.
  • Interest in program development, interdisciplinary collaboration, education, and clinical innovation.
  • Experience in clinical research, quality improvement, and scholarly activity is preferred.

About Us

We are Inova, Northern Virginia’s leading nonprofit healthcare provider. Every day, our 26,000+ team members provide world‑class healthcare to the communities we serve. Our people are the reason we’re a national leader in healthcare safety, quality and patient experience. And from best‑in‑class facilities to professional development opportunities, we support them at every step. At Inova, we’re constantly striving to be ever better — to shape a more compassionate future for healthcare.

Inova Health is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, disability, gender identity or expression, marital status, national or ethnic origin, political affiliation, pregnancy (including childbirth, pregnancy‑related conditions and lactation), race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, veteran status, genetic information, or any other characteristics protected by law.