Physician-Hematology/Oncology

Qualifications

To qualify for this position - you must meet the basic requirements as well as any additional requirements (if applicable) listed in the job announcement.

Applicants pending the completion of training or license requirements may be referred and tentatively selected but may not be hired until all requirements are met.

Currently employed physician(s) in VA who met the requirements for appointment under the previous qualification standard at the time of their initial appointment are deemed to have met the basic requirements of the occupation.

Duties

Serve as a core faculty member for the UAB Hematology/Oncology Fellowship Program - with active involvement in teaching and supervising fellows.

Provide high quality patient care - including: Oversight of the infusion center during clinical sessions Participation in the inpatient consult service alongside fellows Engage in multidisciplinary collaboration through the Cancer Committee and tumor boards.

Contribute to institutional initiatives such as quality improvement projects and committee service.

Participate in an equitable on call consultation - with after hours and weekend rounding being very uncommon.

Requirements

Must be board certified/eligible in oncology and/or hematology.

Skills

The ideal candidate will be excited by the opportunity to help build a new clinical trials program within the Birmingham VA.

Extensive support is available through our VA Research Service - offering a strong foundation for candidates who wish to pursue clinical research or program development.

Benefits

Va offers a comprehensive total rewards package including:

• 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

Pay

Competitive salary - annual performance bonus - regular salary increases

Schedule

Monday thru Friday 7:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

Subject to change based on agency needs.