Radiation Oncologist San Antonio, Texas Make a Difference In The Lives of Veterans

Join the South Texas Veterans Healthcare Administration and Make a Difference

Opportunity Overview:

The South Texas Veterans Healthcare Administration is seeking a dedicated and compassionate Staff Physician specializing in Radiation Oncology to join our team at the Audie L. Murphy VA Medical Center in vibrant San Antonio, Texas. This is a permanent full-time opportunity to provide exceptional patient care to the veterans of South Texas, a community that truly deserves our best.

Why Work Here?

As a member of our healthcare team, you will have the unique opportunity to serve our nation’s veterans, assisting them in their battle with a wide range of malignancies—particularly GU, Lung, Head & Neck, GI, and Breast cancers (no Pediatrics, Gynecology or Brachytherapy). Additionally, you will have the chance to work within a supportive academic environment, encompassing a team-oriented approach to patient care and education.

About San Antonio:

San Antonio, known for its rich history and cultural diversity, offers a fantastic environment for both work and leisure. Enjoy the beautiful weather year-round and take advantage of a city packed with activities, delicious Tex-Mex cuisine, and historic sites, such as the Alamo. With a low cost of living and a variety of family-friendly amenities, San Antonio is an exceptional place to call home.

Position Details:

• Position Title: Staff Physician, Radiation Oncologist
• Location: Audie L. Murphy VA Medical Center, San Antonio, Texas
• Department: Section of Radiation Oncology, Department of Imaging Services
• Full-Time Equivalents Needed: 1

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide high-quality direct patient care adhering to national and VA quality measures.
• Supervise and teach medical students and residents, fostering an environment of learning and collaboration.
• No brachy, peds, or gyn.
• Actively participate in multidisciplinary tumor boards, clinical, academic, administrative committees, and quality assurance programs.
• Engage in research opportunities supported by the VA and our academic affiliate, MD Anderson Mays Cancer Center.

Preferred Qualifications:

• MD/DO degree with Board Certification in Radiation Oncology (American Board of Radiology).
• Experience with Mim and Raystation software.
• Previous experience with the VA is a plus.

Compensation and Benefits:

• Proposed salary range: $375,000 – $385,000 with the potential for performance pay up to $15,000.
• Incentives offered: Education Debt Reduction Program (EDRP), relocation assistance, and sign-on bonuses.

Work Schedule:

• Monday - Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM.
• Limited on-call responsibilities, shared among three providers.

Academic Opportunities:

• Faculty appointment available with potential for adjoint professorship at UT Health San Antonio's Radiation Oncology program.

Join a Supportive Team:
You will be joining a close-knit and collaborative team of professionals, including two MDs, 1 resident, 2 nurses, 2 dosimetrists, and 6 radiation therapists. Our practice environment emphasizes good communication, patient safety, and a commitment to excellence.

Next Steps:
If you are ready to make an impact in the lives of veterans and contribute to a caring team dedicated to quality healthcare, we encourage you to apply. For more information, please contact Craig Rickaway, Primary Recruiter. Craig.Rickaway@va.gov

Explore a rewarding career where you can excel professionally while serving those who have served us all. Join us in providing high-quality care to our nation's heroes!

Paid Time Off:

• 26 Days paid annual (vacation/personal) leave
• 13 Days paid sick leave each year with no limit on accumulation
• 11 Federal holidays with pay annually
• 5 Days paid absence to attend approved CME courses

Insurance:

• Health Insurance: VA employees have an outstanding number of health insurance plans from which to choose (premiums are partially paid by VA) Lifetime Healthcare Insurance options available
• Dental & Vision: Our insurance options also include exceptional vision and dental plans (premiums are partially paid by VA)
• VA employees have the option to use Flexible Spending Accounts, which allow you to use tax-free dollars to pay for medical, dental, and vision care expenses that are not reimbursed by your health insurance plan
• Term life insurance, family, and additional coverage options are available with the cost shared by the Federal Government
• Long-term care insurance is available as an option

Federal Retirement Plan:

• VA employees are covered by the Federal Employees Retirement System (FERS). FERS is a three-tiered retirement plan composed of 1) Social Security benefits, 2) FERS-RAE basic benefits (pension), and 3) Thrift Savings Plan (TSP) which is a 401K-type plan
• How is the pension funded? VA employees automatically contribute 4.4% of their salary each pay period and the VA contributes 12.2% of the employee’s salary each pay period for a total annual contribution percentage equal to 16.6% of the employee’s salary
• Similar to the 401(k) savings plans widely available in the private sector, the TSP allows employees to tax defer a portion of their income each year, subject to the requirements of the Internal Revenue Service. For calendar year 2020, employees under the age of 50 may contribute up to $19,500, while those over age 50 are eligible to make catch-up contributions that allow them to defer up to $25,500.
• The Federal Government also provides an automatic basic contribution (1% of salary) and up to 4% of salary in matching contributions, depending on the amount of the employee contribution
• For retired military personnel, these benefits are in addition to full monthly retirement pay or pension
• In addition to FERS, VA provides health care insurance coverage for retired personnel
• Disability Retirement
• Employees are vested in a federal pension after only 5 years service

South Texas Veterans Health Care System (STVHCS) is comprised of two inpatient campuses: the Audie L. Murphy Memorial Veterans Hospital in San Antonio and the Kerrville VA Hospital in Kerrville, Texas. STVHCS serves one of the largest primary service areas in the nation and is part of the VA Heart of Texas Veterans Integrated Service Network (VISN 17), with offices located in Arlington, Texas. South Texas provides health care services for 80,000 unique Veterans. The Audie L. Murphy Memorial Veterans Hospital (ALMMVH), named after the nation’s most decorated World War II hero, is a quaternary care facility, which is affiliated with the University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio (UTHSCSA). Comprehensive health care is provided through acute medical, surgical, mental health, physical medicine and rehabilitation, geriatric, and primary care services. Comprised of a Spinal Cord Injury Center, a Community Living Center, a Domiciliary, and a Substance Abuse Residential Rehabilitation Treatment Program (SARRTP). ALMMVH provides quaternary services including bone marrow transplantation, open-heart surgery, magnetic resonance imaging and positron emission tomography. As a Level II Research facility ALMMVH has projects that include aging, cardiac surgery, cancer, diabetes and HIV. The facility has one of three National Institutes of Health sponsored clinical research centers in the VA. In addition, the Geriatric Research, Education & Clinical Center (GRECC) is a “Center of Excellence.” The Kerrville VA Hospital (KVAH), located 65 miles northwest of San Antonio, provides primary care, some specialty care, geriatric evaluation and management, palliative care, and long-term care services with a Community Living Center. Outpatient clinics offer primary care and some specialty care while sharing resources with each other and their respective communities. When required, Veterans are referred to ALMMVH or KVAH for specialty care including medicine, surgery, neuropsychiatry, rehabilitation, spinal cord injury, and long-term care services.