The Central Texas Veterans Health Care System (CTVHCS) invites applications for a dedicated and passionate full-time Staff Physician in Hematology/Oncology. If you're eager to contribute to the enhancement of a thriving oncology program while providing top-notch patient care in a collaborative, interdisciplinary setting, we want to hear from you!

Key Responsibilities

As a Staff Physician in Hematology/Oncology at CTVHCS, you will play a critical role in the holistic care of our veteran patients, managing both inpatient and outpatient needs. Your responsibilities will also extend to actively participating in our educational mission, ensuring that knowledge and best practices are shared within the agency.

We are looking for a candidate with extensive expertise in chemotherapy and proficiency in various hematology and oncology procedures. Exceptional communication and leadership abilities are essential for this position, supporting your success in our dynamic team environment.

Academic Affiliations and Opportunities

This position offers a chance to engage with the Texas A&M School of Medicine, where candidates should qualify for an academic appointment at the Assistant level or above. Our Hematology and Oncology program is an integral part of the Medical Service at CTVHCS, playing a vital role in diagnosing and treating a wide range of malignancies. We are also associated with Baylor Scott and White Healthcare, one of the primary sites for the Hematology and Oncology Fellowship program.

The Hematology and Oncology section currently leads several active research protocols and has plans for further expansion. CTVHCS boasts a Commission on Cancer (CoC) approved cancer program, enhancing our capacity to deliver quality care.

Candidate Preferences

We prefer candidates who are board-certified in their specialty and possess teaching experience.

Compensation and Benefits

• Salary: Competitive annual salary ranging from $270,000 to $348,000, plus an annual performance bonus and regular salary increases.
• Work Schedule: Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM, with rotating on-call weekend coverage approximately every two months.
• Paid Time Off: Generous offering of 50-55 days of paid time off annually, including 26 days of annual leave, 13 days of sick leave, and 11 federal holidays, along with potential CME-related absences.
• Retirement Options: Enjoy a traditional federal pension with a 5-year vesting period and a federal 401(k) plan with contributions of up to 5% from the VA.
• Insurance: Comprehensive federal health, vision, dental, term life, and long-term care insurance, many of which may carry into retirement.
• Licensure: One full and unrestricted medical license from any U.S. state or territory is required.
• Continuing Medical Education (CME): Reimbursement of up to $1,000 annually for full-time, board-certified physicians.
• Liability Protection: Free malpractice liability coverage, including tail coverage, is provided.

Contact Information:

For more information about this exciting opportunity, please reach out to Corina Sanchez, Physician & Provider Recruiter, at Corina.Sanchez@va.gov.

This is more than a job; it’s an opportunity to make a meaningful impact in the lives of our veterans. If you’re ready to take the next step in your career with a committed team, we encourage you to apply today!

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.
• Education: 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.
• Licensure and Registration: 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. (NOTE: VA physicians involved in academic training programs may be required to be board certified for faculty status.) Approved residencies are:
  1. Those approved by the Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education (ACGME), b) OR
  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 believes 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.
• Physical Requirements: See outlined below.
• English Language Proficiency. Physicians appointed to direct patient-care positions must be proficient in spoken and written English as required by 38 U.S.C. § 7402(d) and 7407(d).

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About Central Texas Veterans Health Care System- Temple, TX

The Veterans Health Administration (VHA) is the largest integrated health care system in the United States, providing care at 1,321 health care facilities, including 172 VA Medical Centers and 1,138 outpatient sites of care of varying complexity (VHA outpatient clinics) to over 9 million Veterans enrolled in the VA health care program. VHA Medical Centers provide a wide range of services including traditional hospital-based services such as surgery, critical care, mental health, orthopedics, pharmacy, radiology and physical therapy. In addition, most of our medical centers offer additional medical and surgical specialty services including audiology & speech pathology, dermatology, dental, geriatrics, neurology, oncology, podiatry, prosthetics, urology, and vision care. Some medical centers also offer advanced services such as organ transplants and plastic surgery.

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