Interested in Hematology/Oncology Opportunities in Historic Charleston?
Ralph H Johnson VA Health Care System
Application
Details
Posted: 06-Mar-24
Location: Charleston, South Carolina
Type: Full Time
Salary: 280,000-325,000
Sector:
Hospital, Public and Private
Salary Details:
Recruitment and Relocation Incentives Approved
Up to $25,000 sign-on bonus
Federal Pension
Preferred Education:
MD
Additional Information:
2 openings available.
Employer will assist with relocation costs.
Internal Number: 100101
The Ralph H. Johnson Veterans Affairs Medical Center (RHJ VAMC) seeks to recruit a staff physician for our Hematology/Oncology Service. The physician chosen will provide high-quality patient-centric clinical care in the inpatient and outpatient settings, mentor trainees, collaborate with mid-level providers, and support other health care professionals in ancillary service settings such as the Infusion Suite. A robust ACGME-accredited fellowship training program in Hematology/Oncology provides ample teaching opportunities. The RHJ VAMC has strong funded programs in health services research, health care disparities, clinical trials, and basic science. Collaboration with Hematology/Oncology faculty or other investigators at the RHJ VAMC or MUSC is available.
EDRP Authorized: Up to $200,000 Contact lena.gowder@va.gov or tran.brunsberg@va.govContact, the EDRP Coordinator for questions/assistance
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, 7:30 - 4:00
Applicants must have an MD or equivalent degree. ABIM Board certification in Hematology/Oncology is preferred and previous VA experience is a strong plus. The ideal candidate will have clinical experience and training supporting requirements for consideration to an academic appointment.
The Veterans Health Administration (VHA) is the largest integrated health care system in the United States, providing care at 1,321 health care facilities, including 172 VA Medical Centers and 1,138 outpatient sites of care of varying complexity (VHA outpatient clinics) to over 9 million Veterans enrolled in the VA health care program. At VA Long Beach Healthcare System, our health care teams are deeply experienced and guided by the needs of Veterans, their families, and caregivers. Our medical center provides primary care and specialty health services, including cardiology, mental health care, treatment for spinal cord injuries and disorders, suicide prevention, women’s health services, and more.