Hematology and Oncology Physician Job with Veterans Health Administration in Huntington, WV

HEMATOLOGY / ONCOLOGY - HUNTINGTON, WV - HUNTINGTON VA MEDICAL CENTER

We are looking for a Hematology/Oncology physician for our physician medicine team at our Huntington VA Medical Center. We are seeking a BE/BC Hematology/Oncology physician with an unrestricted MD / DO medical license, who shares our commitment to providing excellent care to our US Veterans.

The Hershel “Woody” Williams Veterans Affairs Medical Center in Huntington, W. Va. is a fully accredited 80-bed acute medical and surgical care facility that provides primary care and specialty health services, including radiology, mental health services, women’s health care, prosthetics, bariatric surgery, pain management, palliative care, sleep medicine and more.

Work at one of the best-rated VA Medical Centers in the entire nation. Per the 2024 VHA All Employee Survey (AES), the Hershel “Woody” Williams VA Medical Center is ranked in the top 5 of the following:

• Best place to work in the VA System
• Highest employee satisfaction in the VA System
• Most highly recommended organization in the VA System
  

Duties / Responsibilities:

• Provide expert consultation and treatment for patients in the outpatient Hematology/Oncology clinic, as well as provide feedback and inpatient consultation with the other services within the Huntington VA Medical Center.
• Evaluate, triage, and prioritize requests from Primary Care providers and others for outpatient Hematology/Oncology subspecialty consultations.
• Obtain medical histories, conduct physical examinations, order, and evaluate appropriate laboratory testing, and plan and prescribe treatment for patients.
• Coordinate medical management and care with primary care providers and other medical personnel in a multidisciplinary healthcare delivery system.
• Participate in telemedicine services between the main medical center and the various Community-Based Outpatient Clinics.
• Physicians will attend staff meetings, serve on the Cancer Committee and Tumor Board as well as VISN Oncology ICC meetings, be comfortable interacting with multidisciplinary teams, work groups, and peer reviews as requested.
• Incorporate and perform "Time-Outs" as per the VA Directive prior to any invasive procedure.
• Ensure consents for chemotherapy agents are up-to-date.
• Provide consultations, make daily rounds, and manage oncology issues of patients admitted to hospitalist service.
• Orders diagnostic studies and interprets laboratory tests, EKGs, and radiologic tests.
• Assist with the diagnosis and interpretation of pulmonary nodules.
• Provides ongoing outpatient care for assigned case load.
• Prescribes and refills medications within the defined scope of practice.
• Provides education and counseling for patients and families as well as overseeing Physician Assistants and Nurse Practitioners.
• Performing administrative tasks as assigned, such as peer reviews and Ongoing Professional Practice
• Rounding, supervision, and teaching with students, residents on the inpatient ward as well as the outpatient clinic.
  
  

Compensation / Benefits:

• Excellent compensation – Great base salary, based on qualifications, with annual performance pay, biennial market pay raises & annual cost of living pay raises
• Sign-on Incentive available – Will be authorized for highly qualified applicants.
• Excellent daily work schedule – Monday through Friday – 8:00 am – 4:30 pm with potential for some weekends
• Incredible support staff – Nurses & Mid-Level providers
• On-call coverage – Limited
• Generous time away from practice – 26 days of annual leave, 13 annual sick days and 11 paid federal holidays
• Annual CME allowance with 5 days for attending CME events
• Malpractice – Free liability protection with tail coverage provided
• Thrift Savings Plan (TSP) / 401K with up to 5% in VA matching contributions vested after 3 years
• Qualify for defined federal pension after 5 years of federal service
• Insurance – Federal health/vision/dental/term life/long-term care available
• Contract: No Physician Employment Contract and no significant restrictions on moonlighting
  
  

The quality of life in Huntington, WV is high, and the cost of living is low. The area offers a four-season environment with lake and river recreation, as well as a rich array of arts and social experiences. Huntington is home to award-winning public schools, magnet centers and the nationally & internationally ranked and acclaimed Marshall University.

Shopping areas include the Huntington Mall, the largest mall in West Virginia and the downtown area that includes Pullman Square – a truly modern town square that hosts a variety of festivals and special events all year around.

“Whole Health is an approach to healthcare that empowers and equips people to take charge of their health and well-being and live their lives to the fullest. The VA is committed to Whole Health and values Veteran and Employee health and wellbeing. As a VA employee, you will practice Whole Health in an environment that supports personalized and proactive care.”