Physician - Hematology/Oncology (Section Chief)

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs; Fresno (CA); On-site; USD 325,000 - 365,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on Bonus

Paid Time Off

Federal health/vision/dental insurance

Federal pension and 401K

Job summary

Veterans Health Administration's VA Central California Health Care System seeks a full-time Physician - Section Chief of Hematology/Oncology in the Medicine Service. The role leads the Hematology/Oncology Clinic, Anticoagulation Clinic, and directs oncology trials while mentoring residents and fellows.

The position includes teaching responsibilities, collaboration with UCSF, and a focus on veteran-centered care within a robust federal system and academic affiliation.

Qualifications

• MD or DO degree from LCME/COCA accredited school.
• ECFMG eligibility if foreign medical graduate.
• Fully licensed to practice medicine in a US state or territory.
• Board certification preferred; active certification may be required.

Responsibilities

• Oversee Hematology/Oncology operations within the section.
• Lead the Anticoagulation Clinic and supervise staff.
• Oversee Oncology clinical trials and educate residents and fellows.
• Collaborate with UCSF and other affiliated programs; participate in research.

Skills

Leadership

Team supervision

Education

MD/DO degree

Job description

• Department: Department of Veterans Affairs

The VA Central California Health Care System is looking for seeking a full-time Physician - Section Chief of Hematology/Oncology in the Specialty Care Service. This position is critical to the VA's mission to provide high-quality, Veteran-centered care.

Key Responsibilities

Recruitment/Relocation Incentives (Sign-on Bonus): Authorized Work Schedule: Schedule will be coordinated by your Supervisor 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 The Physician is assigned as the Chief of the Hematology/Oncology Section in the Medicine Service at VACCHCS.

He/she would oversee all operations within the section in accordance with VA Policy. The Section Chief will lead the Anticoagulation Clinic, serve as the Associate Program Director for the Fellowship Program and maintain a faculty appointment with the affiliated University of San Francisco (UCSF).

Oversee operations within Hematology/Oncology Clinic; Lead the Anticoagulation Clinic; Oversee and manage all Oncology clinical trials; Serve as the Associate Program Director and site supervisor for the Hematology/Oncology Fellowship Program; Supervise Hematology and Oncology staff; Promote the development of healthcare professionals within the section; Participate in the hiring and selection of staff and ensure candidates meet VA and academic affiliation requirements as applicable; Provide day-to-day care of veteran patients, both in the inpatient and outpatient settings; Assess, consult, and treat hematology and oncology patients; Serve as an expert in chemotherapy and other hematology and oncology procedures, to include bone marrow biopsy and aspiration; Provide medical oversight for the Chemotherapy Infusion Clinic; Participate in research and clinical trials; Educate and train residents, fellows and other medical students; and Other duties as assigned.

Requirements & Education

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 an institution whose accreditation was in place for the year in which the course of study was completed. Approved schools are: Schools of medicine accredited by the Liaison Committee on Medical Education (LCME) for the year in which the degree was granted.

Schools of osteopathic medicine approved by the Commission on Osteopathic College Accreditation (COCA) for the year in which the degree was granted. For foreign medical graduates not covered in (1) or (2) above, confirmation must be made that the medical school meets (or met) Educational Commission for Foreign Medical Graduates (ECFMG) eligibility requirement for year graduated.

NOTE: The Under Secretary of Health or designee in the VHA Central Office may approve the appointment under authority of 38 U.S.C. 7405 of a physician graduate of a school of medicine not covered above if the candidate is to be assigned to a research, academic, or administrative position with no patient care responsibilities.

The appointment will be made only in exceptional circumstances where the candidate's credentials clearly demonstrate high professional attainment or expertise in the specialty area.

Which agency is hiring for this position?

This position is with Veterans Health Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs.

What is the salary for this position?

The posted pay range is $325000 – $365000/yr.

What is the application deadline?

Applications close on 2027-09-30.

Who is eligible to apply?

This position is open under the 'Public' hiring path.