Physician - Hematologist/Oncologist

Veterans Health Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs; Sioux Falls (SD); On-site; USD 290,000 - 520,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Recruitment/Relocation Incentive

Education Debt Reduction Program (EDRP

Paid Time Off

Job summary

Veterans Health Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs, Sioux Falls VA Healthcare System seeks a Hematologist/Oncologist to lead hematology and oncology care within the Specialty Medicine Service Line. The role focuses on evaluating and managing hematology/oncology patients, coordinating with multidisciplinary teams, and supporting education, research, and quality initiatives.

The position offers opportunities for involvement in tumor boards, trials, and clinical oversight within a

Qualifications

• US citizenship or eligibility per VA policy.
• MD/DO degree from a school approved by VA.
• Current full and unrestricted license to practice medicine or surgery in the US.
• Residency training approved by ACGME/AOA or equivalent.
• Board certification or eligibility in hematology/oncology preferred.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate, triage, and prioritize consults for hematology/oncology needs to ensure timely care.
• Order and supervise administration of chemotherapeutic agents.
• Participate in tumor board and multidisciplinary care planning.
• Perform bone marrow aspiration/biopsies and related procedures.
• Provide on-call coverage and supervise physician extenders in clinic.
• Engage in quality improvement, clinical trials, and education of trainees.

Skills

English proficiency

Education

MD/DO degree

Residency training in core specialty

Job description

Summary

This position is located in the Specialty Medicine Service Line at the Sioux Falls VA Healthcare System and reports directly to the Chief of Specialty Medicine. This is an open continuous announcement until Jun 30 - 2026. Qualified applicants will be considered and referred as vacancies become available.

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 physician(s) 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
• Degree of doctor of medicine or an equivalent degree resulting from a course of education in allopathic 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
• Current - full and unrestricted license to practice medicine or surgery in a State - Territory - or Commonwealth of the United States - or in 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
• (NOTE: VA physicians involved in academic training programs may be required to be board certified for faculty status.) Approved residencies are: (1) Those approved by the accrediting bodies for graduate medical education - the Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education (ACGME) or American Osteopathic Association (AOA) - in the list published for the year the residency - or fellowship if applicable - was completed
• OR (2) 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 (performing under a full and unrestricted license) in the United States
• OR (3) Non-US residency training programs followed by a minimum of three years of verified independent practice in the United States (performing under a full and unrestricted license) performing duties related to the position they are applying for (United States fellowships would be creditable towards this requirement) - which the local Medical Staff Executive Committee deems to have provided the applicant with appropriate professional training and believes has exposed the Physician to an appropriate range of patient care experiences
• Exceptions: Residents currently enrolled in ACGME/AOA accredited residency training programs and 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 (i.e. - not a training license) and may only be appointed on an intermittent basis
• PRPs are not considered independent practitioners and will not be privileged
• rather - they are to have a "scope of practice" that allows them to perform certain restricted duties under supervision
• Additionally - surgery residents in gap years may also be appointed as PRPs
• 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: Board Certification Reference: For more information on this qualification standard - please visit https://www.va.gov/ohrm/QualificationStandards/.

Duties

• The staff Hematologist/Oncologist will be responsible for - but not limited to the following duties
• Evaluate - triage - and prioritize consult requests to ensure timely care for patients suspected of having Hematology/Oncology needs
• Order and supervise the administration of chemotherapeutic agents
• Participate in the multi disciplinary tumor board
• Perform bone marrow aspiration and biopsies
• Perform goals of care conversations and collaborate with the Hospice and Palliative Care team to coordinate care and manage symptoms of patients with advanced disease
• Perform administrative tasks as assigned - such as peer reviews - and Ongoing Professional Practice Evaluations (OPPE)
• Provide on call services as needed
• Provide clinical supervision and support to any Physician Assistants and/or Nurse Practitioners working in the Hematology/Oncology clinic
• Attend staff meetings and serve on committees - teams - workgroups as requested
• Physician will be required to attend staff meetings - serves on committees - teams - workgroups - and peer reviews as requested
• Completes CME - VA Training - HIPAA - Security training - and other training mandatory trainings
• In additional to the duties listed above the Physician will provide clinical care within the Hematology/Oncology privileges approved by MEC
• Coordination with radiation oncology - surgical oncology - and other specialists for multidisciplinary care planning Interpretation of pathology - imaging - and molecular/genomic testing results Survivorship care and long-term follow-up planning Participation in quality improvement initiatives and clinical outcome tracking Compliance with national quality metrics (e.g. - QOPI certification if applicable) Maintenance of board certification and required continuing medical education Documentation in electronic health records with adherence to billing and compliance standards Participation in clinical trial enrollment and research activities Teaching and supervision of medical students - residents - or fellows Development and updating of institutional treatment protocols and pathway Infusion center oversight VA offers a comprehensive total rewards package
• VHA Physician Total Rewards
• Recruitment/Relocation Incentive (Sign-on Bonus): A recruitment/relocation incentive is Authorized for highly qualified candidates Education Debt Reduction Program (Student Loan Repayment): Learn more
• EDRP Authorized: Position(s) listed under this Open Continuous Announcement (OCA) MAY be eligible for the Education Debt Reduction Program (EDRP) - a student loan payment reimbursement program
• Applicants selected for an EDRP-eligible position will be notified in their conditional job offer
• The selectee must meet specific eligibility requirements per VHA policy and submit an 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
• 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 day paid absence for CME) Retirement: Traditional federal pension (5 years vesting) and federal 401K 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: 1 full and unrestricted license from any US 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: 7:30am - 4:00pm Preferred Experience: At least 3 years experience in the specialty being recruited
• Board certified
• "VA may consider Non-US Citizens (e
• J-1 visa holders) for employment when no qualified US Citizens are available for a position
• VA also has supported requests to USCIS for waiver of the 2-year home residency requirement that is typically required of J-1 visa holders".