Medical Doctor

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs; Martinsburg (WV); On-site; USD 350,000 - 400,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free malpractice coverage with tail

EDRP loan repayment up to $200,000

Federal pension (FERS)

CME reimbursement

Job summary

The Martinsburg VA Medical Center in Martinsburg, West Virginia seeks a compassionate Hematologist/Oncologist to join our mission-driven VA healthcare system. You will provide comprehensive hematology and oncology care in outpatient and inpatient settings, focusing on Veterans and balancing professional fulfillment with work-life balance.

Benefits include education debt reduction up to $200,000, federal pension, CME reimbursement, generous leave, and predictable Monday–Friday scheduling.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive hematology and oncology care to Veterans in outpatient and inpatient settings
• Evaluate, diagnose, and manage hematologic and oncologic conditions
• Determine appropriate inpatient admissions versus outpatient management
• Perform comprehensive medical and psychosocial assessments
• Order and interpret diagnostic studies and formulate treatment plans
• Coordinate specialty consultations within the VA and community care network
• Provide ongoing chronic disease management and survivorship care
• Deliver patient and family education through in-person visits, phone, mail, and secure messaging
• Maintain accurate and timely documentation within CPRS
• Supervise and teach medical residents and students
• Collaborate closely with interdisciplinary care teams
• Potentially oversee nurse practitioners and physician assistants

Job description

Hematology/Oncology Without Burnout -- Serve Veterans, Restore Balance, Love Medicine Again. Are You Interested?

Hematology/Oncology Physician Opportunity Martinsburg VA Medical Center - Martinsburg, West Virginia $200,000 Loan Repayment | Federal Pension | Exceptional Quality of Life | Mission-Driven Medicine

The Martinsburg VA Medical Center is seeking a compassionate, mission-focused Hematologist/Oncologist to join our nationally respected VA healthcare system in beautiful Martinsburg, West Virginia. This is an opportunity to practice meaningful, patient-centered medicine while reclaiming professional fulfillment, work-life balance, and long-term career stability -- all while caring for America's Veterans.

Why Physicians Choose the VA

At the Department of Veterans Affairs, physicians are empowered to focus on what truly matters -- delivering exceptional patient care without the burdens of corporate medicine.

• Smaller patient panels and meaningful patient relationships
• Collaborative multidisciplinary teams
• Outstanding work-life balance with predictable scheduling
• Freedom from RVU pressure and production quotas
• Academic teaching opportunities with residents and medical students
• Stability and security through federal employment
• The privilege of serving those who served our nation

Position Highlights

• Provide comprehensive hematology and oncology care to Veterans in both outpatient and inpatient settings
• Evaluate, diagnose, and manage hematologic and oncologic conditions
• Determine appropriate inpatient admissions versus outpatient management
• Perform comprehensive medical and psychosocial assessments
• Order and interpret diagnostic studies and formulate treatment plans
• Coordinate specialty consultations within the VA and community care network
• Provide ongoing chronic disease management and survivorship care
• Deliver patient and family education through in-person visits, phone, mail, and secure messaging
• Maintain accurate and timely documentation within CPRS
• Supervise and teach medical residents and students
• Collaborate closely with interdisciplinary care teams
• Potentially oversee nurse practitioners and physician assistants

Work-Life Balance That Physicians Deserve

• Monday -Friday schedule (8:00 AM - 4:30 PM)
• Limited administrative burden
• No significant moonlighting restrictions
• Generous paid time off
• Predictable scheduling
• Meaningful patient interactions without productivity pressure

Martinsburg, West Virginia -- One of the East Coast's Hidden Gems

Nestled in the breathtaking Eastern Panhandle of West Virginia, Martinsburg offers an exceptional quality of life with the perfect balance of affordability, beauty, and accessibility.

Enjoy:

• Rolling mountains and scenic countryside
• Hiking, biking, fishing, kayaking, and outdoor recreation
• Charming historic downtowns and vineyards
• Outstanding family-friendly communities
• Significantly lower cost of living compared to major metropolitan areas
• Amazing local restaurants, shops, and culture

Yet you remain remarkably connected:

• Approximately 75 minutes to Washington, D.C.
• Under 90 minutes to Baltimore
• Easy access to Northern Virginia and suburban Maryland
• Convenient proximity to major airports including:
  • Dulles International Airport (IAD)
  • Reagan National Airport (DCA)
  • Baltimore/Washington International Airport (BWI)

Unmatched VA & Federal Physician Benefits

Financial & Career Benefits

• Up to $200,000 Education Debt Reduction Program (EDRP) loan repayment
• Competitive physician compensation
• Annual performance bonuses
• Recruitment, relocation, and retention incentives available
• Traditional federal pension through FERS
• Thrift Savings Plan (TSP) with government matching (401k-style)

Time Off & Lifestyle

• 26 vacation days annually
• 13 sick days annually with unlimited accrual
• 11 paid Federal holidays
• Possible 5-day paid CME absence
• Predictable Monday -Friday schedule

Professional Support

• FREE malpractice coverage with tail coverage included
• CME reimbursement opportunities
• Federal health, dental, vision, and life insurance plans
• Licensure accepted from any U.S. state or territory
• No physician employment contract

Practice Medicine With Purpose

At the Department of Veterans Affairs, our mission is deeply meaningful: “To fulfill President Lincoln's promise -- To care for those who have borne the battle.” Our Veterans deserve exceptional hematology and oncology care delivered with compassion, dignity, and excellence. We are seeking physicians who are passionate about making a lasting difference in the lives of those who served our country.

Salary range is $350,000-$400,000. Could potentially reach $415,000 with performance bonus.