The Central Texas Veterans Health Care System is seeking a full-time, permanent Staff Physician- Hematology/Oncology who is enthusiastic and interested in growing a robust Oncology program offering effective patient care management in an interdisciplinary environment. The Hematology/Oncology Physician' responsibilities will include day-to-day care of our veteran, both in the inpatient and outpatient settings; actively participate in the educational mission of the agency. The Physician must have expertise and experience with chemotherapy and other hematology and oncology procedures. Strong communication and leadership skills are important to the qualifications. The Candidate should meet requirements for academic appointment with Texas A&M School of Medicine at Assistant or higher-level position. The section of Hematology and Oncology at CTVHCS is part of Medical Service and plays key role in diagnosis and treatment of all types of malignancies. The section is academically affiliated with Texas A&M School of Medicine and one of the key sites for Hematology and Oncology fellowship program is Baylor Scott and White Healthcare. The section currently has several active research protocols and poised to expand further. The CTVHCS has a CoC approved cancer program. Candidate Preference: Board Certified in Specialty and Teaching

Contact me, Corina Sanchez, Physician & Provider Recruiter for more information: Corina.Sanchez@va.gov

Work Schedule: Monday-Friday 8:00am - 4:30pm; rotating weekend on call. Call coverage- Per Rotation (approximately 2wks every other month)

Education Debt Reduction Program (Student Loan Repayment): Eligible

Recruitment Incentive (Sign-on Bonus): May be authorized

Permanent Change of Station (Relocation Assistance): Not Authorized

Pay: Salary Range- $270,000-348,000. Competitive salary, annual performance bonus, regular salary increases

Paid Time Off: 50-55 days of annual paid time offer 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 401K 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: 1 full and unrestricted license from any US State or territory

CME: Possible $1,000 per year reimbursement for full-time board certified.

Malpractice: Free liability protection with tail coverage provided

Contract: No Physician Employment Contract and no significant restrictions on moonlighting

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