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Make a Difference: Join Our Hematology-Oncology Team at the South Texas VA

Are you a passionate and driven Hematology-Oncology physician seeking a rewarding career where you can truly impact lives? The South Texas VA is looking for a dedicated Staff Physician to join our exceptional team and provide comprehensive care to our nation's veterans.

Why the South Texas VA?

At the South Texas VA, we're more than just a healthcare system; we're a family committed to serving those who served. We offer a stimulating and fulfilling work environment where you can grow professionally and personally, all while making a real difference in the lives of veterans. We boast a thriving Comprehensive Cancer Center with on-site chemotherapy infusion and a proud affiliation with NCI clinical trials, placing us at the forefront of cancer care.

The Opportunity: Hematology-Oncology Staff Physician

As a vital member of our Hematology-Oncology team, you will be responsible for providing comprehensive patient care, encompassing the entire spectrum of diagnostic workup, treatment, and follow-up for various blood disorders and malignancies. This is a chance to utilize your expertise and compassion to provide the highest quality care to our patients.

Responsibilities:

• Comprehensive Patient Care: Deliver expert diagnostic, treatment, and follow-up care for a diverse range of hematologic and oncologic conditions.
• Education and Quality Improvement: Actively participate in educational programs, contributing to the growth of future medical professionals and ensuring the highest standards of care through quality assurance initiatives.
• Mentorship and Training: Supervise and mentor medical students, residents, and fellows, shaping the future of hematology-oncology.
• Research and Scholarly Activities: Engage in clinical research and advance scholarly activities, contributing to the ongoing evolution of medical knowledge in Hematology and Oncology.
• Collaborative Care: Work collaboratively with a multidisciplinary team of healthcare professionals to ensure seamless and coordinated patient care.

What We're Looking For:

We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced physician with a strong commitment to patient care and a passion for advancing the field of Hematology-Oncology.

• Board Certification: Board-certified in Internal Medicine and Hematology-Oncology.
• Board Eligibility/Certification: ABIM Board eligibility/certification in Internal Medicine, Hematology, and Medical Oncology.
• Fellowship Training: Completion of a Hematology/Oncology Fellowship in an ACGME-accredited training program (candidates in their final year are encouraged to apply).
• Scholarly Interest: Demonstrated scholarly activities, including clinical research interests in Hematology or Oncology.

Benefits of Joining Our Team:

We offer a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your professional and personal well-being.

• Meaningful Impact: Serve a deserving population of veterans and make a lasting difference in their lives.
• Competitive Compensation: Attractive salary ranging from $300,000 to $326,000 per year.
• Predictable Schedule and Call Coverage: Enjoy a predictable schedule and manageable call coverage, promoting a healthy work-life balance.
• Education Debt Repayment: Potential for education debt repayment up to $200,000 (TAX FREE!).
• Financial Incentives: Relocation and/or sign-on incentive available.
• Work-Life Balance: Generous benefits package, including ample vacation and sick leave.
• Supportive Environment: Work within a supportive and collaborative environment with a dedicated team of professionals.

Ready to Apply?

If you are a dedicated and compassionate Hematology-Oncology physician seeking a fulfilling career where you can truly make a difference, we encourage you to apply! Please submit your current CV to Craig Rickaway to be considered.

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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.