Physician - Director - Bone Marrow Transplant Unit Section

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 250,000 - 300,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Educational Debt Reduction Program

Paid time off: 50-55 days per year

Federal health/vision/dental insurance

Job summary

The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs in Seattle is seeking a Physician Director for the Bone Marrow Transplant Unit. The role involves overseeing daily operations, admitting patients, and providing treatments for blood disorders.

Qualifications include a medical degree, a valid U.S. medical license, and significant experience in transplantation. The position offers competitive pay, generous paid time off, and a comprehensive benefits package.

Qualifications

• U.S. citizenship is required.
• Current, full and unrestricted medical license.
• 3+ years independent practice in the U.S. or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily operations of the Bone Marrow Transplant Unit.
• Admit and provide treatment for patients with blood disorders.
• Supervise and train fellows and students.

Skills

Proficiency in spoken and written English

Experience in allogeneic transplantation

Education

Doctor of medicine or equivalent degree

Completed residency training

Job description

Summary

This position is eligible for the Education Debt Reduction Program (EDRP) – a student loan payment reimbursement program. You must meet specific eligibility requirements per VHA policy and submit your EDRP application within four months of appointment. Program approval – award amount (up to $200,000) and eligibility period (one to five years) are determined by the VHA Education Loan Repayment Services program office after review of the EDRP application. Former EDRP participants are ineligible to apply.

Qualifications

To qualify for this position you must meet the basic requirements as well as any additional requirements (if applicable) listed in the job announcement. Applicants pending the completion of training or license requirements may be referred and tentatively selected but may not be hired until all requirements are met. Currently employed physicians in VA who met the requirements for appointment under the previous qualification standard at the time of their initial appointment are deemed to have met the basic requirements of the occupation.

Basic Requirements

• United States citizenship; non‑citizens may only be appointed when it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens in accordance with VA Policy.
• Doctor of medicine or an equivalent degree resulting from a course of education in allopathic or osteopathic medicine.
• 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.
• Current, full and unrestricted license to practice medicine or surgery in a U.S. state, territory, Commonwealth, or the District of Columbia.
• Residency training: physicians must have completed residency training approved by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs in an accredited core specialty training program leading to eligibility for board certification.
• OR one year of post‑medical‑school training (internship, first year of residency, or transitional year residency) approved by ACGME or AOA followed by two years of post‑training independent practice in the United States.
• OR non‑U.S. residency training programs followed by a minimum of three years of verified independent practice in the United States, performing duties related to the position they are applying for (United States fellowships would be creditable toward this requirement).
• Residents currently enrolled in ACGME/AOA accredited residency training programs who would otherwise meet the basic requirements for appointment are eligible to be appointed as Physician Resident Providers (PRPs).
• PRPs must be fully licensed physicians (not a training license) and may only be appointed on an intermittent basis.
• PRPs are not considered independent practitioners and will not be privileged; they are to have a scope of practice that allows them to perform certain restricted duties under supervision.
• In rare and unusual circumstances, the Facility Director can submit a memo to the VISN Director through the VISN Chief Medical Officer who may approve requests for reasonable exceptions to the residency training requirement for physicians whose composite record of experience, accomplishments, performance, and qualifications warrant such action.
• Proficiency in spoken and written English.
• Preferred experience: significant experience in allogeneic transplantation including patient and donor selection, identification of regimens, and management of acute and chronic GVHD and transplant infection.
• Reference: For more information on this qualification standard please visit https://www.va.gov/ohrm/QualificationStandards/.

Duties

• This is an open continuous announcement and will remain open until September 30, 2026.
• Applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis and qualified candidates will be considered as vacancies become available.
• Applications will remain on file until December 31, 2026.
• The Bone Marrow Transplant Director is responsible for the daily administrative and clinical operations of the Bone Marrow Transplant Unit Section at the Puget Sound VA Healthcare System and reports directly to the Hospital and Specialty Medicine Care Line Director.
• The Bone Marrow Transplant (MTU) Director will work in the following units: MTU inpatient wards, MTU outpatient, and other subspecialty clinic areas.
• The teaching program is affiliated with the University of Washington School of Medicine, and a faculty appointment commensurate with training and experience will also be considered.
• Duties include but are not limited to: admit, evaluate, diagnose, provide treatment or consultative services to patients presenting with illnesses and disorders of blood‑forming tissues and malignant disorders.
• Perform specialty procedures as delineated in clinical privileges.
• Take part in continuing medical education (as defined by licensure) and quality assurance activities.
• Supervise, train, and teach the University of Washington hematology/oncology fellows and students assigned to the VA.
• VA offers a comprehensive total rewards package.
• VHA physician total rewards.
• Recruitment incentive (sign‑on bonus): authorized Education Debt Reduction Program (Student Loan Repayment); former EDRP participants are ineligible to apply for the incentive.
• Contact [e-mail] – the EDRP coordinator for questions/assistance.
• Pay: competitive salary, annual performance bonus, regular salary increases.
• Paid time off: 50‑55 days of paid time off per year (26 days of annual leave, 13 days of sick leave, 11 paid federal holidays per year and possible 5 days paid absence for CME).
• Retirement: traditional federal pension (5‑year vesting) and federal 401(k) with up to 5% in contributions by VA.
• Insurance: federal health/vision/dental/term life/long‑term care (many federal insurance programs can be carried into retirement).
• Licensure: one full and unrestricted license from any U.S. state or territory.
• CME: possible $1,000 per year reimbursement (must be full‑time with board certification).
• Malpractice: free liability protection with tail coverage provided.
• Contract: no physician employment contract and no significant restriction on moonlighting.
• Work schedule: Monday‑Friday, 8:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.