Physician - Hematology/Oncology - EDRP and Recruitment/Relocation Incentive Authorized

This position is eligible for the Education Debt Reduction Program (EDRP), a student loan payment reimbursement program. You must meet specific eligibility requirements per VHA policy and submit your EDRP application within four months of appointment. Program Approval, award amount (up to $200,000) & eligibility period (one to five years) are determined by the VHA Education Loan Repayment Services program office after review of the EDRP application.

The incumbent provides comprehensive Hematology/Oncology services at the Dallas VA Medical Center, including inpatient medical/surgical units, Ambulatory Care Clinics, and the Plano Community Based Outpatient Clinic (CBOC). Duties include receiving, reviewing, and managing specialty consults and electronic consults (e-consults) in accordance with VA standards of care. The physician is responsible for the evaluation, diagnosis, treatment, and ongoing management of patients with hematologic disorders, malignant diseases, and related medical conditions. Major responsibilities include: Conducting patient evaluations, histories, physical examinations, and developing treatment plans. Admitting and managing patients in inpatient and outpatient settings. Diagnosing and treating disorders involving cardiovascular, circulatory, dermatologic, endocrine, gastrointestinal, gynecologic, hematologic, immune, infectious, metabolic, musculoskeletal, neurologic, psychiatric, pulmonary, renal, and rheumatologic systems. Managing and monitoring patients receiving chemotherapy and patients undergoing cancer surveillance and follow-up care. Performing and interpreting diagnostic and therapeutic procedures within granted privileges. Providing consultation services to other healthcare providers and participating in interdisciplinary patient care activities. Core Privileged Procedures Include: Bone marrow biopsy and aspiration Administration of cancer chemotherapy Management of chemotherapy-induced infusion reactions Arterial blood gas sampling Arthrocentesis Lumbar puncture Paracentesis Thoracentesis Intravenous catheterization Phlebotomy Urethral catheterization Subclavian puncture Oxygen administration Wound cleaning and dressing Culture collection ECG interpretation Pulmonary function test interpretation Bursa injections Suturing minor lacerations Incision and drainage of superficial abscesses Emergency endotracheal intubation Emergent pericardiocentesis Administration of parenteral fluids, medications, and blood products Application of restraints as clinically indicated The incumbent practices within the scope of approved Hematology/Oncology privileges and VA policy while supporting quality improvement, patient safety, education, and interdisciplinary collaboration initiatives. VA offers a comprehensive total rewards package. VHA Physician Total Rewards. Recruitment/Relocation Incentives (Sign-on Bonus): Authorized Education Debt Reduction Program (Student Loan Repayment): Learn more. EDRP Authorized: Former EDRP participants ineligible to apply for incentive. Contact vhaedrpprogramsupport@va.gov, and VISN17EDRP2@va.gov for the EDRP Coordinator for questions/assistance. Pay: Competitive salary, annual performance bonus, regular salary increases Paid Time Off: 50-55 days of paid time off 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 (must be full-time with board certification) Malpractice: Free liability protection with tail coverage provided Contract: No Physician Employment Contract and no significant restriction on moonlighting Work Schedule: Monday - Friday, 7:30 am - 4:00 pm

U.S. Citizenship; non-citizens may only be appointed when it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens in accordance with VA Policy. All applicants tentatively selected for VA employment in a testing designated position are subject to urinalysis to screen for illegal drug use prior to appointment. Applicants who refuse to be tested will be denied employment with VA. Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959. Must be proficient in written and spoken English. Subject to background/security investigation. Selected applicants will be required to complete an online onboarding process. Acceptable form(s) of identification will be required to complete pre-employment requirements (https://www.uscis.gov/i-9-central/form-i-9-acceptable-documents). Effective May 7, 2025, driver's licenses or state-issued identification cards that are not REAL ID compliant cannot be utilized as an acceptable form of identification for employment. Must pass pre-employment physical evaluation/examination. Participation in the seasonal influenza vaccination program is a requirement for all Department of Veterans Affairs Health Care Personnel (HCP). You may be required to serve a probationary period. Complete all application requirements detailed in the "Required Documents" section of this announcement.