Lead as Chief of Hematology/Oncology at Salisbury VA Medical Center – Sign-On Bonus & EDRP Available

The Salisbury VA Health Care System is seeking a dedicated and dynamic Chief of Hematology/Oncology for a full-time position. We provide exceptional care across three practice locations:

• Salisbury VA Medical Center (VAMC): A central site offering hospital-based consulting service (no dedicated hematology-oncology inpatient service) and comprehensive outpatient clinics, including a chemo infusion suite.
• Healthcare Centers in Kernersville and Charlotte, NC: Both equipped with full chemo infusion capabilities.

Opportunity Highlights

• Leading Program: Be a part of one of the VHA's largest oncology programs, featuring the largest chemo infusion program.
• Certified Excellence: Our program is ASCO-QOPI certified, ensuring the highest quality of care.
• Robust Research: Engage with our strong clinical trials unit, which includes both Pharma and investigator-initiated protocols.
• Academic Excellence: Work in a renowned training site for Wake Forest University oncology fellows.
• Teaching and Research: Ample opportunities to contribute to teaching and research activities.

Work Schedule

• Regular Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM.
• Flexibility: Flexible or compressed schedules may be considered.
• Call Coverage: Approximate phone coverage of 1 in 6.

Academic Affiliation

• Wake Forest University School of Medicine

Preferred Qualifications

• Certification: ABIM board-certified in hematology-oncology.
• Experience: 5 years in clinical practice, clinical trials, and trainee oversight.

Requirements

• Citizenship: U.S. Citizenship, with non-citizens considered only when qualified citizens cannot be recruited.
• Education: Doctor of Medicine degree or equivalent in allopathic or osteopathic medicine.
• Licensure: Unrestricted license to practice medicine in a state, territory, or Commonwealth of the United States, or in the District of Columbia.
• Residency: Completion of an accredited residency program in a core specialty.
• Board Certification: Board-certified or board-eligible in Hematology Oncology.

Benefits

The VA offers an industry-leading benefits package designed to support high-quality professional practice and foster a favorable work-life balance. The benefits include:

• Competitive Salary: Range of $360,000-$380,000 with an authorized sign-on bonus.
• Education Debt Reduction Program: Authorized
• Paid Time Off: 50–55 days annually (26 days of annual leave, 13 days of sick leave, 11 Federal holidays, and up to 5 days paid CME absence).
• Insurance: Comprehensive Medical, Dental, and Life insurance.
• Retirement: Pension and Thrift

Interested candidates should email their current CV to Annie Luckey, VA Physician Provider Recruiter @ annie.luckey@va.gov 

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About Veterans Affairs, Veterans Health Administration

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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