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Posted: 18-Sep-23
Location: Washington, D.C.
Type: Part Time
Salary: 350K-400K
Sector:
Internal Number: 6
The Veterans Administration Medical Center (VAMC) in Washington DC, where serving our “Nations Heroes” is our number one priority is seeking a part-time board-certified or board-eligible Radiation Oncologist for a full-time position in the Department of Radiation Oncology. This opportunity allows for participation with talented multidisciplinary teams and care of patients with a wide variety of malignancies. The Washington DC VA has all critical cancer treatment services on-site, including medical oncology, surgery, imaging, lab and pathology services; this allows for stimulating discussions in multidisciplinary tumor boards and a smooth workflow.
More About the Opportunity:
- State-of-the-art equipment: 2 Varian Edge machines, GE Discovery CT Simulator
- Great work environment with work-life balance
- Flexibility to pursue interests, including opportunities for program-building, teaching, and research
- Work schedule Monday through Friday from 8 am to 4 pm.
VA offers a comprehensive total rewards package. VHA Physician Total Rewards.
Recruitment Incentive: Authorized for qualified candidates
Education Debt Reduction Program (Student Loan Repayment):
Pay: Competitive salary, annual performance bonus, regular salary increases
Paid Time Off: 50-55 days of paid time off per year (26 days of annual leave, 13 days of sick leave, 11 paid Federal holidays per year and possible 5 day paid absence for CME)
Retirement: Traditional federal pension (5 years vesting) and federal 401K with up to 5% in contributions by VA
Insurance: Federal health/vision/dental/term life/long-term care (many federal insurance programs can be carried into retirement)
Licensure: 1 full and unrestricted license from any US State or territory
CME: Possible $1,000 per year reimbursement (must be full-time with board certification)
Malpractice: Free liability protection with tail coverage provided
Contract: No Physician Employment Contract and no significant restriction on moonlighting
Work Schedule: Monday - Friday, 8:00am - 4:30pm, Subject to change depending on the needs of the service.
Conditions of Employment
- U.S. Citizenship; non-citizens may only be appointed when it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens in accordance with VA Policy.
- All applicants tentatively selected for VA employment in a testing designated position are subject to urinalysis to screen for illegal drug use prior to appointment. Applicants who refuse to be tested will be denied employment with VA.
- Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959.
- Must be proficient in written and spoken English.
- You may be required to serve a probationary period.
- Subject to background/security investigation.
- Selected applicants will be required to complete an online onboarding process.
- Must pass pre-employment physical examination.
- Participation in the seasonal influenza vaccination program is a requirement for all Department of Veterans Affairs Health Care Personnel (HCP).
- Participation in the Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) vaccination program is a requirement for all Veterans Health Administration Health Care Personnel (HCP) - See "Additional Information" below for details.
“Whole Health is an approach to health care that empowers and equips people to take charge of their health and well-being and live their life 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.”
