Section Chief, Benign Hematology (MD/DO)

Inova; Fairfax (VA); On-site; USD 350,000 - 500,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Relocation assistance

Tuition assistance

Student loan assistance

Mental health support

Work-life balance

Flexible/Remote options

Competitive compensation

Job summary

Inova Schar Cancer Institute seeks a Section Chief for Classical Hematology to lead a prominent hematology program in Fairfax, VA. The role offers full-time commitment with sign-on and relocation support, a robust research environment, and access to top-tier cancer care services within a state-of-the-art center.

The ideal candidate will be board-certified in hematology, hold an MD/DO, and have leadership or readiness to lead a large hematology program within a nonprofit health system.

Qualifications

• Board-certified in Hematology (preferred)
• Current Virginia medical license or eligibility
• MD/DO degree from an accredited medical school

Responsibilities

• Lead and expand the classical/benign hematology section
• Provide comprehensive care for non-malignant hematologic diseases
• Develop and lead a clinical research program in classical hematology
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams for high-quality care
• Educate residents and fellows and mentor trainees
• Engage in both academic and community practice within a nonprofit health system
• Support investigator-initiated and industry-sponsored trials

Skills

Leadership

Clinical research

Mentoring

Education

Doctor of Medicine (MD)

Job description

Section Chief, Benign Hematology (MD/DO)

Job Description

The Inova Schar Cancer Institute is seeking an outstanding candidate to lead our Classical/Benign Hematology Section.This role will be full-time. Sign-on bonus and relocation assistance eligible.

The leader will be based at our new, state-of-the-art Inova Schar Cancer Center, which is a 340,000 square foot facility offering an award-winning architectural and patient experience environment with all aspects of cancer care included under one roof. This includes a 60-chair infusion unit, a robust clinical research operation, bone marrow transplant and cellular therapy clinics and laboratory, as well as a radiation oncology department with all available modalities, including the only proton radiation facility in Northern Virginia. The Cancer Center is located across the street from the Inova Fairfax Medical Campus, a level 1 trauma, 9,60-bed hospital that hosts its own residency and fellowship training programs, including in hematology/oncology, and also trains a third of the medical students from the University of Virginia during their clinical third and fourth years of medical school. The Cancer Center, located in Fairfax, VA is less than 10 miles from downtown Washington, D.C.

Inova is consistently ranked a national healthcare leader in safety, quality and patient experience. We are also proud to be consistently recognized as a top employer in both the D.C. metro area and the nation.

Featured Benefits:

• Committed to Team Member Health:offering medical, dental and vision coverage, and a robust team member wellness program.
• Retirement:Inova matches the first 5% of eligible contributions – starting on your first day.
• Tuition and Student Loan Assistance:offering up to $5,250 per year in education assistance and up to $10,000 for student loans.
• Mental Health Support:offering all Inova team members, their spouses/partners, and their children 25 mental health coaching or therapy sessions, per person, per year, at no cost.
• Work/Life Balance:offering paid time off, paid parental leave, flexible work schedules, and remote and hybrid career opportunities.
• Competitive Compensation Package: Includes a market-competitive base salary, comprehensive performance incentive plan, compensation structure designed to reward quality, patient access, and clinical productivity. Additionally, opportunities for Sign-On, Retention, and Relocation bonuses

Classical Hematology Job Responsibilities:

• Lead and expand a team of classical hematologists within the region’s largest cancer clinical program.
• Deliver comprehensive care for patients with non-malignant hematologic diseases across inpatient and outpatient settings.
• Develop and lead a clinical research program in classical hematology aligned with existing strengths in solid tumor and malignant hematology research.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to provide coordinated, high-quality care.
• Participate in and contribute to clinical and translational research efforts.
• Educate and mentor medical students, residents, and fellows.
• Engage in both academic and community practice settings within a high-performing, non-profit health system.
• Work with a dedicated clinical research office supporting investigator-initiated, NCI-sponsored, and industry-sponsored clinical trials.

Classical Hematology Additional Requirements:

• Licensure: Current unrestricted license to practice medicine in the State of Virginia
• Experience: Successful completion of physician residency program
• Education: Doctor of Medicine degree from an accredited institution

Classical Hematology Preferred Qualifications:

• The ideal candidate will be board-certified in Hematology with a strong history of providing excellent patient-centered care, success in enrolling patients on clinical studies, and either previous leadership experience or is ready to lead a hematology program.

About Us

We are Inova, Northern Virginia’s leading nonprofit healthcare provider. Every day, our 26,000+ team members provide world-class healthcare to the communities we serve. Our people are the reason we're a national leader in healthcare safety, quality and patient experience. And from best-in-class facilities to professional development opportunities, we support them at every step. At Inova, we're constantly striving to be ever better — to shape a more compassionate future for healthcare.

Inova Health is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, disability, gender identity or expression, marital status, national or ethnic origin, political affiliation, pregnancy (including childbirth, pregnancy-related conditions and lactation), race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, veteran status, genetic information, or any other characteristics protected by law.

Job Info

• Job Identification 671754
• Job Category Physicians and APPs
• Posting Date 09/03/2025, 06:31 PM
• Locations Inova Health Center 8081 - Fairfax East
• Degree Level Doctoral Degree – Professional (MD, DO, JD, DPT, PharmD, DNP, etc.)