Hematologist/Oncologist
Department of Veteran Affairs, Pittsburgh, PA, United States
Hematology/Oncology Physician Opportunity - Pittsburgh VA Healthcare System
**Eligible for $200,000 in student loan reimbursement
Description: The VA Pittsburgh Healthcare System (VAPHS) is recruiting for a Full Time Physician specializing in Hematology/Oncology to join our growing program. Applicants should select any and all work schedules they would like consideration for during the electronic application process. We are seeking candidates with excellent clinical skills and experience in the full range of care in Hematology/Oncology. VAPHS is one of the largest VA healthcare systems in the United States offering state-of-the-art technology that serves a large Veteran population in Western Pennsylvania and the surrounding areas. We are seeking candidates with excellent clinical skills and experience in the full range of care in Hematology/Oncology. This is an incredible opportunity to be part of an exciting initiative to expand care for Veterans throughout Western Pennsylvania and the surrounding areas.
Practice Highlights:
- Management of hematology/oncology patients in the outpatient, inpatient consult, and telehealth setting
- Conducting and enrolling patients into clinical trials
- Supervision and instruction of Hematology/Oncology and Internal Medicine residents/fellows .
- Participation in multidisciplinary meetings
- Basic and translational research in hematology and/or oncology
Preferred Experience:
- Board eligible/certified
Benefits Highlights:
- Student loan repayment up to $200,000 on eligible loans
- Regular salary increases and annual performance bonuses
- 50-55 days of paid time off (26 days annual leave, 13 days sick leave, 11 Federal holidays, up to 5 days for CME)
- Three-tiered Federal retirement program (vested after 5 years) with VA contributing 16.6% to FERS and up to 5% matching for the Thrift Savings Plan (TSP) (401k)
- Federal health/dental/vision/long-term care insurance offered
- Malpractice insurance with tail coverage provided
- No physician employment contracts and no significant restrictions on moonlighting