Hematology/Oncology Physician needed in sunny Phoenix, Arizona!
Carl T. Hayden Veterans' Administration Medical Center
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Posted: 19-Sep-23
Location: Phoenix, Arizona
Type: Full Time
Sector:
Hospital, Public and Private
Internal Number: -
Have you ever wanted to work at the VA? If so, this is your chance! The Carl T. Hayden Medical Center in Phoenix, Arizona, has an opening for a BC/BE Hematology/Oncology Physician. Advance your career as you join an established Hematology/Oncology program that provides care for Veterans with malignant and benign hematologic disorders and malignant solid tumors. You will also provide specialty consultation for both inpatients and outpatients, will serve on committees, participate in quality assurance programs, and assist our facility to meet established performance measures. You should have significant experience, through education and training to diagnose, stage, and provide therapy and follow up for these disorders. Teaching and supervision of medical students and physicians-in-training is an integral component of this position. You must qualify for academic appointment at the affiliate university which is University of Arizona School of Medicine - Phoenix. The medical center is centrally and conveniently located in the city of Phoenix and easily accessible.
Work Schedule:
Monday to Friday, 7:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. (Minimal Call)
Benefits and Features
The VA offers Physicians and all employees industry-leading full benefits and features package to support high-quality professional practice & favorable work-life-family balance.
Paid Time Off in the form of 26 days paid annual leave, 13 days paid sick leave per year, 11 federal holidays with pay, and 5-day paid absences to attend approved CME. *
Insurance to include Health-Dental-Vision care insurance programs to choose from with premiums partially paid by VA; Flexible Spending Accounts; Term life insurance, family, and additional coverage options are available with the cost shared by the Federal Government; and Long-term care insurance available as an option.
Federal Retirement Plans through the Federal Employees Retirement System (FERS) - A three-tiered retirement plan composed of 1) Social Security benefits; 2) FERS-FRAE basic benefits (pension); and 3) Thrift Savings Plan (TSP), which is a 401K-type plan, with up to five percent government matching.
Education Debt Reduction Program (EDRP) a student loan payment reimbursement program up to $200,000.**
If you're interested in this opportunity, or to learn more, please e-mail your CV to Timothy A. Bernau at timothy.bernau@va.gov or call 623-920-1304.
* Must be board-certified to receive the 5 days off for CME.
**Selected candidates may be eligible to apply for education loan repayment assistance through the Education Debt Reduction Program (EDRP) up to 200K over 5 years. Participation is based on funds availability.
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