Hematologist / Oncologist

This position is eligible for the Education Debt Reduction Program (EDRP), a student loan repayment initiative. Applicants must meet specific eligibility criteria per VHA policy and submit their application within four months of appointment. The program approval, including award amount (up to $200,000) and eligibility period (one to five years), is determined by the VHA Education Loan Repayment Services after review of the application. Former EDRP participants are ineligible to reapply.

Qualifications

To qualify, applicants must meet the basic requirements and any additional criteria listed in the job announcement. Pending completion of training or licensing requirements, applicants may be tentatively selected but cannot be hired until all requirements are fulfilled. Current VA-employed physicians who initially met the qualification standards are deemed to have met the basic requirements.

Basic Requirements:

• U.S. Citizenship; non-citizens may be appointed only when qualified citizens are unavailable, per VA Policy.
• Doctor of Medicine or an equivalent degree from an accredited medical school.
• Degree from a school approved by the Department of Veterans Affairs during the year of graduation.
• Current, full, and unrestricted medical or surgical license in the U.S., its territories, or the District of Columbia.
• Completion of residency training approved by the VA, leading to eligibility for board certification. Residency must be accredited by ACGME or AOA, or comparable non-US programs with at least five years of verified practice in the U.S.
• Residents enrolled in accredited programs are eligible as Physician Resident Providers (PRPs), who must be fully licensed and appointed on an intermittent or fee basis. PRPs are not independent practitioners and will not have privileges.
• Proficiency in spoken and written English.
• Must be board certified or eligible.
• Physical ability to perform all duties without restrictions, including standing, walking, stooping, bending, reaching, lifting, and climbing stairs.

Duties

• Serve as a Hematology/Oncology Physician within the VA Fayetteville facility, ensuring quality, timeliness, and compliance with accreditation standards.
• Provide expert consultation and treatment in inpatient and outpatient settings, including clinics and procedures.
• Evaluate, diagnose, consult, and order diagnostic studies and treatments.
• Collaborate with other services and provide feedback, patient education, and ensure timely documentation.
• Assess, diagnose, and treat patients with pharmacologic, nonpharmacologic, and procedural therapies.
• Participate in administrative duties, including staff meetings, performance oversight, and quality improvement initiatives.
• Maintain privileges and practice standards as approved by the Professional Standards Board.
• Engage in VA's total rewards program, including potential incentives, bonuses, and benefits.