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U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs

Physician - Hematology/Oncology

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, Fresno, California, United States, 93650

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Pay Range $325,000/yr - $350,000/yr

Summary This position is eligible for the Education Debt Reduction Program (EDRP) - a student loan payment reimbursement program. You must meet specific eligibility requirements per VHA policy and submit your EDRP application within four months of appointment. Program Approval - award amount (up to $200,000) & eligibility period (one to five years) are determined by the VHA Education Loan Repayment Services program office after review of the EDRP application. Former EDRP participants are ineligible to apply.

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

Degree of doctor of medicine or an equivalent degree resulting from a course of education in 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

Approved residencies are: (1) Those approved by the Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education (ACGME); (2) Those approved by the American Osteopathic Association (AOA); or (3) Other residencies (non-US residency training programs followed by a minimum of five years of verified practice in the United States) – which the local Medical Staff Executive Committee deems to have provided the applicant with appropriate professional training and has exposed the physician to an appropriate range of patient care experiences

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 or fee‑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

Proficiency in spoken and written English

Additional Requirement: Board certified or board eligible in Hematology/Oncology – 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 and will be subject to random testing for illegal drug use after appointment

Requires lifting 15–44 pounds

Capable of pushing, reaching above shoulder, using fingers and both hands, walking and standing for 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 June 9, 2026

The initial cut‑off date for referral of eligible applications will be December 15, 2025, 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, including VHA Physician Total Rewards

Recruitment Incentive (Sign‑on Bonus): Authorized Education Debt Reduction Program (Student Loan Repayment) – learn more

EDRP Authorized: Former EDRP participants are ineligible to apply for incentive

Contact V21CCOEEDRP@va.gov – the EDRP Coordinator for questions/assistance

Work Schedule: Monday – Friday, 8:00 am – 4:30 pm – Full time 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 401(k) 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: One full and unrestricted license from any U.S. 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

Major Duties include but are not limited to:

• 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 – including bone marrow aspiration and biopsy

• Work closely with other providers – nurses, pharmacists, and other disciplines for caring for our veterans

• Participate in multidisciplinary tumor board meetings at the VA and other meetings at UCSF Fresno

• Participate in research and clinical trials

• Able to become staff faculty in Hematology and Oncology at UCSF Fresno

• Actively participate in training residents, fellows, and other medical students that rotate at the VA

• Sign chemo regimens – obtain patient consents – triage consults and follow VA policies and procedures for conduct – time and attendance and scheduling rule

• Other duties as assigned

Seniority Level Entry level

Employment Type Full-time

Job Function Health Care Provider

Industry Government Administration

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