Physician - Hematology & Oncology

About the role

The VA Northeast Ohio Healthcare System is seeking an exceptional hematologist with subspecialty expertise in hemostasis, thrombosis, and vascular medicine to join their growing Division of Hematology.

Responsibilities

Serve as the hematology lead of a newly established multidisciplinary clinic focused on arterial thrombosis, ischemia of unclear etiology, and complex vascular disorders. Evaluate and manage patients with arterial thromboembolic events including peripheral arterial occlusion, mesenteric ischemia in the context of an underlying hypercoagulable state. Lead workup and long-term management of thrombotic microangiopathies (TMA), antiphospholipid syndrome (APS), heparin-induced thrombocytopenia (HIT), and other prothrombotic hematologic conditions. Collaborate closely with vascular surgery, interventional radiology, cardiology, and neurology to develop integrated care pathways. Provide expertise in anticoagulation management, including direct oral anticoagulants (DOACs), warfarin bridging, and special populations such as mechanical heart valves, pregnancy, and renal insufficiency. Participate in multidisciplinary case conferences and tumor boards relevant to thrombosis and vascular complications. Manage a general benign hematology practice including coagulation disorders (hemophilia, von Willebrand disease, rare bleeding disorders), thrombocytopenia, and red cell disorders. Provide inpatient hematology consultations, including complex anticoagulation management, perioperative hemostasis, and critically ill patients with thrombotic or hemorrhagic complications. Participate in call schedule for inpatient hematology consultation service.

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.

Requirements

U.S. Citizenship: Non-citizens may only be appointed when it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens in accordance with VA Policy. Degree of doctor of medicine or an equivalent degree resulting from a course of education in allopathic medicine or osteopathic medicine. The degree must have been obtained from one of the schools approved by the Department of Veterans Affairs for the year in which the course of study was completed. Current, full and unrestricted license to practice medicine or surgery in a State, Territory, or Commonwealth of the United States, or in the District of Columbia. Residency Training: Physicians must have completed residency training, approved by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs in an accredited core specialty training program leading to eligibility for board certification. Board Certification: Certification by the American Board of Medical Specialties (ABMS) or the American Osteopathic Association (AOA) in the specialty/sub-specialty indicated in the scope of practice. Proficiency in spoken and written English.