Physician - Oncologist

Veterans Health Administration; Fargo (ND); On-site; USD 300,000 - 400,000; Full time

Job summary

Veterans Health Administration in Fargo, ND seeks an Oncologist Physician to lead medical evaluation and overall patient management in collaboration with health care teams. The role includes supervising residents and medical students, admitting inpatients, and coordinating comprehensive care within the VA system.

The position emphasizes participation in rapid response and code teams, inpatient consultations, and ongoing clinical improvements to ensure high-quality veteran care.

Qualifications

• MD or DO degree from LCME/DO-accredited school, board-certified
• License from a US state or territory and eligibility for VA practice
• Experience supervising trainees and managing inpatient care

Responsibilities

• Supervise trainees and medical students.
• Admit and manage inpatients with general adult illnesses.
• Perform histories, physicals, rounds, and discharge planning.
• Provide inpatient consultations and contribute to rapid response/Code teamwork.

Skills

Trainee supervision

Inpatient management

Code team participation

Education

MD/DO (Board-Certified)

Tools

Ultrasound skills

Job description

• Department: Department of Veterans Affairs

As an Oncologist Physician, the responsibilities include providing medical evaluation and directing overall management of patients in collaboration with other members of health care teams.

Key Responsibilities

The VA Midwest Health Care Network advocates for a Whole Health System of care in each of the Medical Centers. This is an approach to healthcare that empowers and equips people to take charge of their health and well-being and live their lives to the fullest. As an employee operating in a Whole Health System of care, you will operate in a model with three core elements, seeking to create a personalized health plan for each Veteran.

This is done in the context of healing relationships and healing environments and a connection back to the Veteran's community. This aligns with the Veterans Health Administration (VHA) Mission Statement to Honor America's Veterans by providing exceptional health care that improves their health and well-being.

Duties include, but are not limited to: Provide trainee supervision, and training of internal medicine residents and medical students in all their clinical activities overnight if applicable. Admits and manages inpatients including patients, general adult medical illnesses.

This includes admitting patients and performing histories and physical examinations; rounding on patients and writing progress notes; discharge / transfer planning and timely completion of discharge summaries. Assist with patient flow and co-care services for inpatients. Provides inpatient internal medicine consultations at night to other services, including but not limited to, Emergency Department, Mental Health and Surgery. Serve as a Rapid Response and Code team member.

Participation in educational activities related to the internal medicine residency program including trainee evaluation if applicable. All attending physicians are expected to participate in ongoing process improvements within their specific areas of expertise thereby promoting quality, efficiency, patient safety, and timely access to care for our veteran patients. Communicates with incoming and off-going Oncologists to ensure continuity of care.

Collaboration with ancillary staff, specialists, and physician extenders to ensure that inpatients receive continuous high-quality care. Participates effectively in team meetings and treatment planning conferences and collaborates with multidisciplinary team members in a manner that enhances coordination of comprehensive patient care. Perform and supervise minor bedside procedures; refresher training is available in our excellent simulation laboratory.

Ideally should have some bedside point of care ultrasound skills. There will be training opportunities to ensure competency. The candidate can also elect to acquire our facility certification in airway management after completing local on-line, simulation laboratory, and hands-on training. Adherence to VA policies and procedures regarding documentation, patient safety, and utilization.

Completes all medical records (including discharge summaries) in accordance with Bylaws, Rules, and Regulations of the Medical Staff. Symptom management, supportive care, integrative therapies, and goals-of-care discussions. VA offers a comprehensive total rewards package. VHA Physician Total Rewards.

Education Debt Reduction Program (Student Loan Repayment): 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: 8:00am - 4:30pm.

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 $300000 – $400000/yr.

What is the application deadline?

Applications close on 2026-09-30.

Who is eligible to apply?

This position is open under the 'Fed Internal Search' hiring path.

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