Physician - Hematology/Oncology

Join us in Cincinnati, a family-friendly, affordable, metropolitan city with great parks, fine arts, and food scene. With both an urban energy and southern charm, the Cincinnati region has a vibrant and unique culture that flows from the Ohio River to the things to do, landmarks and events all around town. With major league sports, big-city arts, fun festivals, and award-winning attractions, it can be hard to decide what to do in our dynamic river region. At VA Cincinnati Healthcare System, our health care teams are deeply experienced and guided by the needs of Veterans, their families, and caregivers.

The Cincinnati, OH VA Medical Center is seeking a PART-TIME Physician to work Hematology/Oncology Section at our facility. The primary role is to provide clinical care in Hematology/Oncology to veterans presenting with various cancers. The physician will work 20 hours per week on a flexible schedule.

The Staff Physician - Hematology / Oncology's primary role is to provide clinical care in Hematology / Oncology and to oversee the educations of Residents, Fellows, and Medical Students within his/her practice area.

Specialized Experience for Hematology/Oncology Physician includes:
• Interpret mutational and molecular genetic testing to guide chemotherapeutic agent prescribing.
• Complete life sustaining therapy conferences with patients and family members Assess, stabilize, and determine disposition of patients with emergent conditions treat diseases and disorders of the blood, spleen, lymph glands, and immunologic system, such as anemia, clotting disorders, sickle cell disease, hemophilia, leukemia, and lymph nodes.

• Administration of chemotherapeutic agents and biological response modifiers through all therapeutic routes
• Apheresis procedures
• Analyze blood tests manually, including blood count, including platelets and white cell differential
• Diagnostic lumbar puncture
• Performing bone marrow aspirates, bone marrow biopsies, and touch preparations as well as interpretation of bone marrow biopsies
• Diagnostic and Therapeutic paracentesis
• Management of indwelling venous access catheters
• Therapeutic thoracentesis

Work Schedule: 20 hours per week

Additional Requirement:
Must be board certified/board eligible in Hematology/Oncology

You will enjoy:
• Education Debt Reduction Program (Student Loan Repayment): This position is eligible for the Education Debt Reduction Program (EDRP), a student loan payment reimbursement program. You must meet specific individual eligibility requirements in accordance with VHA policy and submit your EDRP application within four months of appointment. 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 provide

Additional Requirement:
Must be board certified/board eligible in Hematology/Oncology