Oncology Section Chief – Inpatient Care Leader

Veterans Health Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs; Las Vegas (NV); On-site; USD 260,000 - 380,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

EDRP Education Loan Repayment

Sign-on Bonus

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Federal health/vision/dental insurance

Job summary

Veterans Health Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs, seeks a physician specializing in oncology to provide inpatient care for veterans. You will lead diagnosis, treatment planning, and discharge planning while ensuring high-quality oncology services across units.

A suitable physician will oversee bed management, coordinate with case managers, social workers, and community resources to optimize patient outcomes.

Qualifications

• MD or DO degree from an approved school
• Current full and unrestricted medical license in the US
• Residency in an approved core specialty with board eligibility/certification
• English proficiency in spoken and written form

Responsibilities

• Direct inpatient oncology care including diagnosis, treatment planning, and discharge planning
• Manage oncology inpatient units, bed management, and patient flow
• Coordinate discharge with case managers and social workers
• Participate in drills and training to ensure preparedness in emergency scenarios
• Develop and implement oncology programs to enhance service delivery and outcomes
• Support oncology-related research and educate patients and families

Skills

English proficiency

Education

MD/DO degree

Job description

Veterans Health Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs, seeks a physician specializing in oncology to provide inpatient care for veterans. You will lead diagnosis, treatment planning, and discharge planning while ensuring high-quality oncology services across units.

A suitable physician will oversee bed management, coordinate with case managers, social workers, and community resources to optimize patient outcomes.