Hematology and Oncology Physician
About the role
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. Former EDRP participants ineligible to apply.
Responsibilities
- See patients in the continuity clinics and new referrals of patients to the hematology/oncology outpatient clinics.
- Serve as the primary physician for patients with active cancer or hematologic disease.
- Supervise inpatient and outpatient chemotherapy and infusion procedures.
- Perform bone marrow aspirates and biopsies and participate in oncology conferences.
- Serve as the primary physician for hematology/oncology fellows from Kansas University Medical Center.
- Contribute to the active clinical trials program at the Kansas City Oncology Department.
- Oversight of regulatory requirements and compliance with IRB regulations in human research.
- Engage in clinical research, administrative, and educational programs of the Hematology/Oncology Section.
Requirements
All qualified candidates encouraged to apply. Open to U.S. Citizens but non-citizens may be appointed when it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens. NOTE: The 2-page Resume requirement does not apply to this position. For more information, refer to Required Documents below.
Qualifications
- U.S. Citizenship
- Doctor of Medicine or equivalent degree from an approved medical school
- Current, full and unrestricted license to practice medicine or surgery
- Completed residency training in an accredited core specialty program
- Ability to pass a background/security investigation
- Pass a physical examination
- Pass seasonal influenza vaccination program