U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
Physician - Hematology/Oncology
U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, Tulsa, Oklahoma, United States, 74145
Physician – Hematology/Oncology
The Muskogee VA Medical Center is recruiting for a full‑time Physician – Hematology/Oncology to work in our Tulsa, Oklahoma facility.
Base Pay Range $320,000.00/yr – $400,000.00/yr
Summary The 2‑page Resume requirement does not apply to this occupational series. For more information, refer to the Required Documents below.
Qualifications
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).
Doctor of Medicine or an equivalent degree in medicine or osteopathic medicine (obtained from a school approved by the Department of Veterans Affairs).
Current, full and unrestricted license to practice medicine or surgery in a U.S. State, Territory, Commonwealth or the District of Columbia.
Residency training approved by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs in an accredited core specialty training program leading to eligibility for board certification.
Residency approval may come from ACGME, AOA, or other residencies with a minimum of five years of verified practice in the United States deemed appropriate by the local Medical Staff Executive Committee.
Physician Residents in accredited programs eligible to be appointed as Physician Resident Providers (PRPs) on an intermittent or fee basis only.
PRPs must be fully licensed physicians and not considered independent practitioners.
Preferred: Board Certified or Board Eligible in Hematology/Oncology.
Proficiency in spoken and written English.
Reference: For more information on this qualification standard, please visit https://www.va.gov/ohrm/QualificationStandards/.
Physical Requirements: Pre‑employment physical; applicants must be physically and mentally able to perform the essential functions of the position with or without reasonable accommodation.
Preferred Experience
Board Certified or Board Eligible preferred.
Extensive experience in Hematology/Oncology.
Duties
Provide comprehensive inpatient and outpatient care for hematologic cancers, including history taking, physical examination, evaluation, diagnosis, and treatment.
Consult on acute care complaints, diseases, and injuries.
Diagnose and treat hematologic diseases; administer chemotherapeutic agents.
Round with residents and fellows on the inpatient ward.
Cover weekend call rotation with other physicians.
Participate in tele‑medicine services between the main medical center and community‑based outpatient clinics.
Assist with the diagnosis and interpretation of pulmonary nodules.
Prescribe and refill medications within the defined scope of practice.
Provide education and counseling to patients and families.
Interpret laboratory tests, EKGs, and radiologic studies; order diagnostic studies.
Provide ongoing outpatient care for assigned case load.
Compensation & Benefits
VA offers a comprehensive total rewards package.
Competitive salary with annual performance bonus and regular salary increases.
Paid Time Off: 50–55 days per year (including annual leave, sick leave, and federal holidays).
Traditional federal pension (5‑year vesting). Federal 401(k) with up to 5% VA contribution.
Federal health, vision, dental, term life, long‑term care insurance.
Full and unrestricted license required from any U.S. State or territory.
Possible $1,000 per year CME reimbursement (must be full‑time with board certification).
Malpractice coverage: free liability protection with tail coverage provided.
No physician employment contract and no significant restriction on moonlighting.
Work Schedule: Monday–Friday, 8:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
Seniority Level Mid‑Senior level
Employment Type Full‑time
Job Function Health Care Provider
Industries Government Administration
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Base Pay Range $320,000.00/yr – $400,000.00/yr
Summary The 2‑page Resume requirement does not apply to this occupational series. For more information, refer to the Required Documents below.
Qualifications
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).
Doctor of Medicine or an equivalent degree in medicine or osteopathic medicine (obtained from a school approved by the Department of Veterans Affairs).
Current, full and unrestricted license to practice medicine or surgery in a U.S. State, Territory, Commonwealth or the District of Columbia.
Residency training approved by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs in an accredited core specialty training program leading to eligibility for board certification.
Residency approval may come from ACGME, AOA, or other residencies with a minimum of five years of verified practice in the United States deemed appropriate by the local Medical Staff Executive Committee.
Physician Residents in accredited programs eligible to be appointed as Physician Resident Providers (PRPs) on an intermittent or fee basis only.
PRPs must be fully licensed physicians and not considered independent practitioners.
Preferred: Board Certified or Board Eligible in Hematology/Oncology.
Proficiency in spoken and written English.
Reference: For more information on this qualification standard, please visit https://www.va.gov/ohrm/QualificationStandards/.
Physical Requirements: Pre‑employment physical; applicants must be physically and mentally able to perform the essential functions of the position with or without reasonable accommodation.
Preferred Experience
Board Certified or Board Eligible preferred.
Extensive experience in Hematology/Oncology.
Duties
Provide comprehensive inpatient and outpatient care for hematologic cancers, including history taking, physical examination, evaluation, diagnosis, and treatment.
Consult on acute care complaints, diseases, and injuries.
Diagnose and treat hematologic diseases; administer chemotherapeutic agents.
Round with residents and fellows on the inpatient ward.
Cover weekend call rotation with other physicians.
Participate in tele‑medicine services between the main medical center and community‑based outpatient clinics.
Assist with the diagnosis and interpretation of pulmonary nodules.
Prescribe and refill medications within the defined scope of practice.
Provide education and counseling to patients and families.
Interpret laboratory tests, EKGs, and radiologic studies; order diagnostic studies.
Provide ongoing outpatient care for assigned case load.
Compensation & Benefits
VA offers a comprehensive total rewards package.
Competitive salary with annual performance bonus and regular salary increases.
Paid Time Off: 50–55 days per year (including annual leave, sick leave, and federal holidays).
Traditional federal pension (5‑year vesting). Federal 401(k) with up to 5% VA contribution.
Federal health, vision, dental, term life, long‑term care insurance.
Full and unrestricted license required from any U.S. State or territory.
Possible $1,000 per year CME reimbursement (must be full‑time with board certification).
Malpractice coverage: free liability protection with tail coverage provided.
No physician employment contract and no significant restriction on moonlighting.
Work Schedule: Monday–Friday, 8:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
Seniority Level Mid‑Senior level
Employment Type Full‑time
Job Function Health Care Provider
Industries Government Administration
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