Hematologist/Oncologist
Washington, Washington DC, United States
Job Summary
Occupation
Physician
Specialty
Hematology/Oncology
Salary
$320,000
– $350,000
• yearly
Degree Required
MD/DO
Position Type
Full-Time
Work Environment
Hospital
Location
1100 Tunnel Rd, Asheville, North Carolina, 28805, United States
Visa Sponsorship
No
Job Description
Last Update:
2/05/25
The Asheville VA HealthCare System has a new job opportunity- Recruiting for Physician - Hematologist/Oncologist. Come join the Asheville VA team!
-Current staffing: 1 Medical Director, 2 Staff MD, 1 NP, 1 PA
- Position: Hematologist /Oncologist
- Salary: $320,000-$350,000
- Who May Apply: S. Citizenship; non-citizens may only be appointed when it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens in accordance with VA policy.
- Pre-approved Incentives Being Offered: $15,000.00 .
Interested physicians can apply by submitting a letter of interest and CV to [Register to View]
Job Responsibilities
-Current staffing: 1 Medical Director, 2 Staff MD, 1 NP, 1 PA
As a Staff Hematologist/Oncologist you will work directly with the Chief of the service and medical staff to provide the most effective delivery of hematological / oncological care throughout the medical center.
Qualifications
• Clinical Research and academic opportunities are encouraged.
• Full and unrestricted license to practice medicine or surgery from any U.S. State
Working Hours
• Additional night and weekend call distributed on an equitable basis with the other staff.
Skills
Top 5 reasons to work for the VA:
1. Mission to Serve our Nation’s Heroes - the best patients in the world: “To fulfill President Lincoln’s promise to care for those who have served in our nation’s military and for their families, caregivers, and survivors.” With these words President Lincoln affirmed the government’s obligation to care for those injured during war and to provide for the families of those who perish on the battlefield.
2. The VA offers physicians and all employees industry-leading full benefits and features a package to support high quality professional practice & a favorable work-life-family balance. Paid Time Off in the form of 26 Days paid annual leave, 13 Days paid sick leave per year, 11 Federal holidays with pay, and 5-Day paid absence to attend approved Continued Medical Education (CME). VA offers a predictable work schedule and focuses on quality rather than volume.
3. Federal Retirement Plans through the Federal Employees Retirement System (FERS) - A three-tiered retirement plan composed of 1) Social Security benefits; 2) FERS-FRAE basic benefits (pension); and 3) Thrift Savings Plan (TSP) which is a 401K-type plan, with up to five percent government matching. Additionally, VA offers Insurance to include Health-Dental-Vision care insurance programs to choose from with premiums partially paid by VA; Flexible Spending Accounts; Term life insurance, family, and additional coverage options are available at the cost shared by the Federal Government; and long-term care insurance is available as an option.
4. Pay Flexibilities Regular market pay reviews, sign on bonus, up to $15,000 in Annual Performance bonus.
5. Malpractice Insurance VA physicians are covered under the Federal Tort Claims Act - 28 U.S.C. § 1346 and 28 U.S.C § 2671. Medical personnel have statutory immunity from “individual” malpractice liability while acting within the scope of employment; a VA physician cannot be sued in civil court for a malpractice (tort) claim.