Physician - Radiation Oncologist (EDRP Authorized)

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual performance bonus

Student loan reimbursement program via EDRP

Comprehensive health/vision/dental insurance

Job summary

The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs is seeking a full-time Physician for Radiation Oncology at the Joseph Maxwell Cleland Atlanta VA Medical Center. This position requires a doctor of medicine or equivalent degree, residency training, and a comprehensive understanding of radiation oncology.

The successful candidate will play a crucial role in providing clinical oversight and managing medical staff while ensuring high-quality patient care. The role also offers a competitive salary and benefits, including a substantial paid time off package.

Qualifications

• Must be a U.S. citizen.
• Must have a full and unrestricted license to practice medicine.
• Must have completed residency training in an accredited program.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct clinical and administrative oversight for clinical staff.
• Participate in recruitment, evaluation, and staff management.
• Contribute to enhancement of patient care and operations.

Skills

Proficiency in spoken and written English

Board Certified or Board Eligible Radiation Oncologist

Education

Degree of doctor of medicine or equivalent

Completion of residency training

Job description

Summary

This is an OPEN CONTINUOUS ANNOUNCEMENT and will remain open until September 30, 2026. The initial cut‑off date for referral of eligible applications and subsequent cut‑off dates are on the 1st of each month. Eligible applications received after that date will be referred at regular intervals or as additional vacancies occur on an as‑needed basis until positions are filled.

Qualifications

A candidate must meet the basic requirements and any additional requirements listed in the job announcement. Applicants pending 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: Must be a Board Certified or Board Eligible Radiation Oncologist.
• Reference: For more information on this qualification standard - please visit https://www.va.gov/ohrm/QualificationStandards/
• Physical Requirements: Eligible applicants must be physically and mentally able to perform efficiently the essential functions of the position – with or without reasonable accommodation – without hazard to themselves or others. Depending on the essential duties of a specific position – usable vision – color vision – hearing or speech may be required. However – in most cases – a specific physical condition or impairment of a specific function may be compensated for by the satisfactory use of a prosthesis or mechanical aid.

Duties

• The Joseph Maxwell Cleland Atlanta VA Medical Center is recruiting for a Full‑Time Physician for Radiation Oncology within Diagnostic Imaging Service.
• The Radiation Oncology Section in Diagnostic Imaging Service is a part of a large – complex – VA Medical Center with consults and referrals from VISN Medical Centers and outpatient clinics.
• VA offers a comprehensive total rewards package.
• VHA Physician Total Rewards.
• This position is eligible for the Education Debt Reduction Program (EDRP) – a student loan payment reimbursement program. You must meet specific individual eligibility requirements in accordance with VHA policy and submit your EDRP application within four months of appointment.
• 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 complete review of the EDRP application.
• Former EDRP participants ineligible to apply.
• Learn more.
• 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 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.
• Duties include – but are not limited to: Works with and is supported by Radiation Oncology Service leadership.
• Provides direct clinical and administrative oversight for mid‑level practitioners – physics – dosimetry – radiation therapists and other clinical staff as assigned.
• Responsible for providing services in an efficient – high‑quality – cost effective manner within budget allocation.
• Works directly with Chief – Radiation Oncology Service to assist in ensuring adequate and appropriate staffing.
• Participates in recruitment – hiring – evaluation and disciplinary actions for staff.
• Works with the Chief – Radiation Oncology Service – and other staff as appropriate – supports operations issues/problems resolution in a logical – stepwise fashion.
• Participates in a forum in which staff identifies – communicates – and resolves issues related to Radiation Oncology Service – Medical Center ancillary and support operations – and VISN‑wide mandates.
• Works with the Chief – Radiation Oncology Service – and other disciplines as necessary to support – contribute to and implement policies – procedures – performance goals – strategic plans – and initiatives.
• Seeks and enhances opportunities to promote and strengthen the Medical Center’s and VISN goals.
• Responsible for implementing the goal of improving care for patients within the Medical Center and VISN.
• Contributes to the development – maintenance – and enhancement of relations with internal and external entities including but not limited to medical and nursing schools – therapist training programs – local public and private health care entities – colleagues in other Patient Services and Integrated Services such as Information Technology – Laboratory – and Business Office – labor – and VISN.
• Participates in Radiation Oncology Service strategic planning.
• Participates in local administrative – management – quality assurance – and other assignments – meetings – or committees.
• Provides direct patient care as a consultant in outpatient clinics and/or inpatient wards and will participate in the Radiation Oncology Service on‑call schedule.
• Participates in regular peer review activities.
• Must be alert to patient’s condition and disorders.
• Reactions on the part of the patient require immediate attention so harm does not come to the patient.
• Maintains patient records and files.
• Follows HIPAA guidelines regarding patient information.
• Ensures timely completion of daily clinic notes with accurate documentation and coding of service rendered.
• Practices radiation safety to reduce exposure to patients – staff – and self – in compliance with department and VA radiation safety procedures to maintain occupational exposures "as low as reasonably achievable" (ALARA).
• Work Schedule: Monday – Friday – 8:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. Subject to change based on Agency Needs.