Hematology and Oncology Physician

Discover your future at the forefront of care. Join the VA Long Beach Healthcare System!
Are you ready to elevate your career as a Hematology/Oncology Physician in one of the nation’s premier healthcare systems? At the VA Long Beach Healthcare System, you’ll join a dedicated team of five full-time attending physicians with esteemed faculty appointments at the University of California, Irvine (UCI) and serve as an influential leader in an academic-rich, collaborative ecosystem. Work alongside fellows in our robust fellowship program, sharing expertise and fostering medical excellence.

As a vital member of our comprehensive care program, you’ll impact lives while advancing your career within a world-class setting which features a modern 13-station infusion center that provides state-of-the-art cancer treatments. Engage in tumor boards, collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, and facilitate meaningful decision-making processes that positively affect our patients. Furthermore, you will participate in our active clinical trial program, contributing to groundbreaking advancements driving innovative treatments and therapies for our nations veterans.
Why Long Beach?

Reasons to Consider Residing in the Long Beach Metropolitan Area
Competitive Starting Annual Salary:

$360,000-$375,000. Additionally, employees are eligible to receive up to $15,000 in performance-based pay annually. Furthermore, employees can qualify for Proficiency Awards, which are available in addition to Pay for Performance incentives. Regular salary reviews will occur every two years, and all employees will receive cost-of-living adjustments annually.

Work Schedule:

Monday – Friday, 8:00 am-4:30pm (flexibility available for negotiation)
Practice Environment:

Inpatient and outpatient clinic setting with a panel size consisting of one Section Chief, four Staff Physicians, and five Nurse Practitioners.
Academic Affiliations:

UC, Irvine. Offering academic appointments and resident teaching opportunities.
Call Coverage:

Serves as the second on-call for the hematology/oncology consulting service, with the fellow typically designated as the first on-call. This role involves an estimated commitment of 12 to 14 weeks per year.

Qualifications:

Must be a U.S. Citizen.
M.D. or D.O. (Schools of Medicine Accredited by the Liaison Committee on Medical Education or Commission on Osteopathic College Accreditation of the American Osteopathic Association). Foreign medical graduates must be verified by the Educational Commission for Foreign Medical Graduates (ECFMG).
Must possess a current, full, and unrestricted license to practice medicine in a state territory, or Commonwealth of the United States, or in the District of Columbia.
Completed Residency Training.
Board Certified or Eligible in Hematology/ Oncology.
Recent or upcoming new grads welcomed!
Benefits Information:
Recruitment/ Relocation Incentive is approved.
Education Debt Reduction Program:

This position is eligible for EDRP, a student loan payment reimbursement program. You must meet specific individual eligibility requirements in accordance with VHA policy and submit your EDRP application within four months of your start date. Approval, award amount (up to $200,000) and eligibility period (one to five years) are determined by the VHA Education Loan Repayment Services program office after complete review of the EDRP application.
Continuing Education (CME)
Liability Protection

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Paid Time Off
Health ,

dental, vision , and

term life insurance plans
Flexible spending accounts
Health Savings Accounts
Pension program
Thrift Savings Plan (Federal 401k) for retirement, with VHA matching up to 5% of employee contributions

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