Oncology Physician

Strategic Resilience Group LLC; City of Olean (NY); On-site; USD 240,000 - 340,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare organization is seeking Board Certified Oncology Physicians to provide vital oncology care for veterans at the VA Western New York Healthcare System. This full-time role involves inpatient and outpatient care, participation in tumor boards, and multidisciplinary teamwork. Candidates must have an MD/DO degree, completed oncology fellowship, and board certification. The position offers an opportunity to make a significant impact on the lives of veterans.

Qualifications

• Board Certification in Medical Oncology required.
• Active, unrestricted license to practice medicine in any U.S. state or territory.
• Eligibility for credentialing and privileging with the VA.

Responsibilities

• Provide high‑quality inpatient and outpatient oncology care for veterans.
• Evaluate and prioritize consults from primary care and specialties.
• Document care according to VA standards.

Skills

Oncology care delivery

Patient management

Diagnostic tests interpretation

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Education

Medical Doctor (MD/DO) degree

Completed oncology fellowship

Tools

VA electronic health records (EHR)

Basic Life Support (BLS)

Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)

Job description

About the Role

We are seeking Board Certified Oncology Physicians to provide high‑quality care for veterans at the VA Western New York Healthcare System. The role includes inpatient and outpatient care, participation in tumor boards, on‑call coverage, and multidisciplinary team collaboration to deliver oncology services that meet or exceed national standards of care.

Primary Site

Buffalo VAMC, 3495 Bailey Ave, Buffalo, NY 14215

Travel

Batavia VAMC (36 miles) and Olean CBOC (75 miles) from Buffalo

Preferred Qualifications

• Deliver oncology care in inpatient and outpatient clinic settings.
• Evaluate, triage, and prioritize consults from primary care and other specialties.
• Conduct patient exams, order and interpret diagnostic tests, and prescribe treatment plans.
• Coordinate patient management with primary care and specialty providers.
• Provide on‑call coverage (phone consults within 15 minutes; onsite response within 60 minutes).
• Participate in tumor boards, peer reviews, and ongoing professional practice evaluations.
• Document care in VA electronic health records (EHR) per VA standards.
• Medical Doctor (MD/DO) degree with completed oncology fellowship.
• Board Certification in Medical Oncology (American Board of Internal Medicine).
• Active, unrestricted license to practice medicine in any U.S. state or territory.
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) and Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certifications.
• Eligible for credentialing and privileging with the VA.
• Proficiency in English (spoken and written).

Additional Requirements

• Proof of immunizations (MMR, Varicella, Tdap, Influenza, Hepatitis B).
• Negative TB test within the last year.
• Completion of VA‑mandated training (HIPAA, ethics, patient safety, EHR, etc.).
• DEA registration and National Provider Identifier (NPI).
• Successful credentialing and privileging by VA Medical Executive Board.

Clearance / Eligibility

• U.S. Citizenship required.
• Must pass background investigation and OIG exclusion screening.
• Experience working in VA or other federal healthcare systems.
• Prior exposure to multidisciplinary oncology care teams.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills for patient and care‑team engagement.

Seniority Level

Mid‑Senior level

Employment Type

Full‑time

Job Function

Health Care Provider

Industries

Business Consulting and Services