Oncologist (Physician)

Ansible Government Solutions; Buffalo (NY); On-site; USD 250,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

Ansible Government Solutions in Buffalo is recruiting an Oncologist to provide onsite services at the VA Medical Center. The role includes interpreting genetic tests, managing chemotherapy, and conducting necessary diagnostic procedures.

Candidates must have a Doctor of Medicine degree, an unrestricted medical license, and the ability to pass a federal background check. The position offers generous compensation and a full-time schedule, typically Monday to Friday.

Qualifications

• Degree must be from a school approved by the Department of Veterans Affairs.
• Active, unrestricted medical license in any U.S. State or Territory.
• Ability to pass a federal background investigation.

Responsibilities

• Guide chemotherapeutic prescribing with genetic testing.
• Conduct life-sustaining therapy conferences with patients.
• Treat diseases related to the blood and immune system.
• Perform diagnostic lumbar punctures and therapeutic procedures.
• Manage venous access catheters and conduct apheresis.

Skills

Interpretation of genetic testing

Patient assessment and stabilization

Administration of chemotherapeutic agents

Bone marrow aspiration and biopsy

Diagnostic and therapeutic procedures

Education

Doctor of Medicine or equivalent degree

Tools

NPI report

DEA license

Job description

Overview

Ansible Government Solutions, LLC (Ansible) is currently recruiting an Oncologist to provide onsite services to eligible beneficiaries of the Buffalo VA Medical Center located at 3495 Bailey Ave, Buffalo, NY 14215. Shift scheduling is generally Mon‑Fri, 8:00am‑4:30pm. Full‑time and Locum Tenens positions with generous compensation packages are available.

Ansible Government Solutions, LLC (Ansible) is a Service‑Disabled Veteran‑Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) providing Federal customers with solutions in many arenas. Our customers face wide‑ranging challenges in the fields of national security, health care, and information technology. To address these challenges, we employ intelligent and committed staff who take care of our customers’ success as if it is their own.

Responsibilities

• Interpret mutational and molecular genetic testing to guide chemotherapeutic agent prescribing
• Complete life sustaining therapy conferences with patients and family members
• Assess, stabilize, and determine disposition of patients with emergent conditions; treat diseases and disorders of the blood, spleen, lymph glands, and immunologic system, such as anemia, clotting disorders, sickle cell disease, hemophilia, leukemia, and lymph nodes
• Administration of chemotherapeutic agents and biological response modifiers through all therapeutic routes
• Apheresis procedures
• Analyze blood tests manually including blood count, including platelets and white cell differential
• Diagnostic lumbar puncture
• Performing bone marrow aspirates, bone marrow biopsies, and touch preparations as well as interpretation of bone marrow biopsies
• Diagnostic and Therapeutic paracentesis
• Management of indwelling venous access catheters
• Therapeutic thoracentesis

Qualifications

• Degree of Doctor of Medicine or an equivalent degree resulting from a course of education in medicine or osteopathic medicine. The degree must have been obtained from one of the schools approved by the Department of Veterans Affairs for the year in which the course of study was completed
• Active, full, and unrestricted license to practice medicine in any U.S. State, Territory, Commonwealth, or the District of Columbia
• NPI report printout
• Active DEA license
• Must be able to pass a federal background investigation

Physical Requirements

• Sit, stand, walk, lift, squat, bend, twist, and reach above shoulders during the work shift
• Lift up to 50 lbs from floor to waist
• Lift up to 20 lbs
• Carry up to 40 lbs a reasonable distance
• Push/pull with 30 lbs of force

EEO Statement

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.