Physician - Section Chief Hematology/Oncology

Veterans Health Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs; Fresno (CA); On-site; USD 250,000 - 320,000; Full time

Job summary

The VA Central California Health Care System in Fresno, CA is seeking a full-time Physician - Section Chief of Hematology/Oncology within the Medicine Service at VACCHCS. You will oversee the Hematology/Oncology Clinic, lead the Anticoagulation Clinic, and supervise staff.

This leadership role includes guiding clinical trials, mentoring residents and fellows, coordinating with the affiliated university, and ensuring high-quality veteran-centered care across inpatient and outpatient settings.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the Hematology/Oncology Clinic operations within the Medicine Service.
• Lead the Anticoagulation Clinic and participate in oncology clinical trials.
• Educate and train residents, fellows, and medical students; supervise Hematology/Oncology staff.

Job description

Summary

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.

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
• Additional Requirement: Board Certified / board eligible in Hematology/Oncology Reference: For more information on this qualification standard - please visit https://www.va.gov/ohrm/QualificationStandards/
• Physical Requirements: Applicants must meet physical standards for the position
• A physical examination prior to placement is required
• This is a designated drug testing position
• After appointment - you will be subject to random testing for illegal drug use
• Requires lifting 15-44 pounds
• pushing (approx
• 2 hours)
• reaching above shoulder
• use of fingers and both hands
• walking and standing from 3-5 hours and kneeling
• Ability for rapid mental and muscular coordination simultaneously
• Must have depth perception and ability to distinguish basic colors and shades of colors
• Hearing aid is permitted.

Duties

• **This is an OPEN CONTINUOUS ANNOUNCEMENT and will remain open until September 25th - 2026
• The initial cut-off date for referral of eligible applications will be March 30th - 2026 - with subsequent cut-off dates every 2 weeks
• Eligible applications received after that date will be accepted on an ongoing basis and qualified candidates will be considered as vacancies become available.** VA offers a comprehensive total rewards package
• VHA Physician Total Rewards
• Recruitment Incentive (Sign-on Bonus): Authorized 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) Work Schedule: Monday - Friday - 8:00am - 4:30pm 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.