Hematologist/Oncologist

Hematology/Oncology Physician Opportunity – Pittsburgh VA Healthcare System – Altoona or Erie, PA

**Eligible for $200,000 in student loan repayment and hiring incentive**

Description:  The VISN 4 Western Market (WM) is building a high performing healthcare network for Veterans served by the Altoona, Butler, Erie, and Pittsburgh VA medical centers. We are recruiting two (2) Full-time Physicians specializing in Hematology/Oncology to join our growing program. One Medical Oncologist will be located at Erie VA. One Medical Oncologist will be located at Altoona VA. Applicants should select all work locations they would like consideration for during the electronic application process. We are seeking candidates with excellent clinical skills and experience in the full range of care in Hematology/Oncology. This is an incredible opportunity to be part of an exciting initiative to expand care for Veterans throughout Western Pennsylvania and the surrounding areas.

Practice Highlights:

• The incumbent has clinical, teaching, and administrative responsibilities under the guidance and direction of the Chief of Hematology/Oncology.
• Management of hematology/oncology patients in the outpatient, inpatient consult, inpatient coverage, and telehealth setting.
• Supervision and instruction of Hematology/Oncology APPs.
• Participation in multidisciplinary meetings.
• Conducting and enrolling patients into clinical trials.

Preferred Experience:

• Board eligible/certified

Benefits Highlights:

• Student loan repayment up to $200,000 on eligible loans
• Sign-on bonus for highly qualified candidates
• Regular salary increases and annual performance bonuses
• 50-55 days of paid time off (26 days annual leave, 13 days sick leave, 11 Federal holidays, up to 5 days for CME)
• Three-tiered Federal retirement program (vested after 5 years) with VA contributing 16.6% to FERS and up to 5% matching for the Thrift Savings Plan (TSP) (401k)
• Federal health/dental/vision/long-term care insurance offered
• Malpractice insurance with tail coverage provided
• No physician employment contracts and no significant restrictions on moonlighting

Interested physicians may send CVs to Michael.Hahn4@VA.gov

Michael Hahn

Physician Recruitment

US Dept of Veterans Affairs

Pittsburgh VA Medical Center

(412) 689-2414

Michael.Hahn4@VA.gov

The VA Pittsburgh Healthcare System is an integrated healthcare system that proudly serves the Veteran population throughout the tri-state area of Pennsylvania, Ohio and West Virginia. It is our mission to care for America’s Veterans and provide them with excellent health care.

The VA Pittsburgh Healthcare System consists of three divisions: a major medical and surgical tertiary care facility, a behavioral health facility, and a community living center and a Veterans recovery center, all complemented by five community based outpatient clinics.

The city of Pittsburgh has been repeatedly ranked as the most livable US city by such publications as The Economist, Places Rated Almanac, and Forbes Magazine. The VA Pittsburgh Healthcare System offers a unique opportunity to practice in a leading US medical community within an affordable and thriving city.