Physician Hematology/Oncology - Buffalo, NY - Outstanding Benefits

VA Western New York Healthcare system (VAWNYHS) is currently recruiting for an enthusiastic Physician Hematology/Oncology to join its staff. VAWNYHS is academically affiliated with the state University of New York (SUNY) at Buffalo and provides medical, surgical, mental health and long-term care services through a range of inpatient and outpatient programs.

The staff Hematologist/Oncologist will be responsible for, but not limited to the following duties:

• Provide expert consultation and treatment to patients in the outpatient Hematology/Oncology clinic; as well as provide feedback and consultation with the other services within the Buffalo VA Medical Center.
• The Physician will evaluate, triage, and prioritize requests from Primary Care providers and others for outpatient hematology/oncology subspecialty consultations.
• They will obtain medical histories, conduct physical examinations, order and evaluate appropriate laboratory testing, and plan and prescribe treatment for patients.
• The Hematologist/Oncologist will coordinate medical management and care with Primary Care providers and other medical personnel in a multidisciplinary health care delivery system.
• The Hematologist/Oncologist will perform administrative tasks as assigned, such as peer reviews and Ongoing Professional Practice Evaluations (OPPE).
• Provide Hematology/Oncology on-call services as assigned.

This position is eligible for the Education Debt Reduction Program (EDRP), a student loan payment reimbursement program. Approval, award amount (up to $200,000) and eligibility period (one to five years).

Work Schedule: Monday through Friday; 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM, Tour will be discussed during interview process.

We offer:

• Recruitment Incentive (Sign-on Bonus): May be available to highly qualified applicants.
• Pay: Competitive salary
• Paid Time Off: 26 Days paid vacation & 13 Days paid sick time per year with unlimited carry over.
• Licensure: 1 full and unrestricted license from any US State or territory
• Malpractice: Free liability protection with tail coverage provided
• Contract: No Physician Employment Contract and no significant restriction on moonlighting
• Performance: Annual performance bonus up to an additional $15k per year
• CME: $1,000 per year stipend & 5 days paid absence for conferences, etc
• 11 Federal holidays with pay
• Federal Retirement Plan
• Separate 401K with partial agency match
• Health, Dental, Vision & Life Insurance

Learn more about our benefits: VHA Total Rewards Brochure

If interested, please e-mail CV to valencia.lewis-davis@va.gov