The Bronx, NY Veterans Affairs Medical Center is recruiting a Chief of Hematology / Oncology to administratively manage the department and provide comprehensive hematological /oncological patient care to our Veterans. This VA boasts a robust cancer clinical trials program. A clinical appointment at Columbia University Irving Medical Center is included with the position. The Chief maintains high clinical standards that are carried into the decision-making process and continually strives to maintain and enhance teaching skills to effectively teach fellows from our academic affiliate, Columbia University.
The ideal applicant is a board-certified physician with advanced clinical experience as well as demonstrated administrative and leadership skills. Will perform hands-on clinical work, oversight, and administration of all aspects of the Hematology/Oncology Section, and may include guidance and training for medical residents, fellows and/or other trainees. Supervision of all staff including physicians and midlevel providers within the Section.
Assistance with payment of med school loans up to $200K is available.
We offer:
- Annual performance bonus up to an additional $15K per year
- Guaranteed salary increases
- One full & unrestricted license from any state is permissible to work at VA
- CME: $1,000 per year stipend & 5 days paid absence for conferences, etc.
- Malpractice: Liability protection with tail coverage provided
- 26 days paid vacation & 13 days paid sick time per year with unlimited carry-over
- 11 Federal holidays with pay
- Federal Retirement Plan
- Separate 401K with partial agency match
- Health, Dental, Vision & Life Insurance
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