Physician (Hematology and Oncology Program Manager)

Position(s) listed under this Open Continuous Announcement MAY be eligible for the Education Debt Reduction Program (EDRP), a student loan payment reimbursement program. Applicants selected for an EDRP-eligible position will be notified in their conditional job offer. The selectee must meet specific eligibility requirements per VHA policy and submit an EDRP application within four months of appointment. Former participants ineligible. See the DUTIES section of this announcement for full details.

The Section of Hematology and Oncology at the Salisbury VA HealthCare Center (SVA HCS) seeks a physician leader with training and expertise in adult Hematology and Oncology to assist with overseeing operations across our three sites of care: Salisbury, Charlotte, and Kernersville. The Program Manager will help support the Section Chief with management of clinical operations and programs, in addition to his/her primary clinical responsibilities. Applicants will be mid/senior career level physicians interested in supporting and building a strong, academically oriented program and fostering an environment that encourages the best clinical care for the Veterans we serve. In addition, the physician will a lead investigation and generation of new knowledge through novel care delivery processes and treatment trials. Program Manager duties include but are not limited to: The Program Manager will serve as the Director for Infusion Services. Be responsible and accountable for assuring the provision of comprehensive infusion that includes both oncology and general infusion services. Follow established policies within the Department of Medicine/Hematology and Oncology Section. Responsible/accountable for development of standardized processes and policies for infusion across all three sites of care, Salisbury VAMC and the two HCCs. Work closely with nursing and administrative teams involved in providing infusion oversight. Responsible and accountable for assuring supervision of the oncology navigation core: Nurse navigators will report directly to the Program Manager, and patient centered process will be developed and executed within the core. Provide the required nursing reviews. Be responsible and accountable for the quality of navigation performed and documented by the navigators, along with the assurances that the appropriate work load credit is secured and reported (within the core) Serve as Acting Chief of Hematology and Oncology when the Section Chief is on approved leave. Provide support to assigned tasks provided by the ACOS of Medicine and/or Section Chief of Hematology and Oncology. Lead quality improvement initiatives of the section, research, and general infusion. In addition, this position encompasses the following responsibilities in partnership with the Administrative Officer and section chiefs and supervisors: Require appropriate time mapping and resources to meet expected proficiencies in administration, clinical practice and research. Serve in the capacity of the Acting section chief when needed. Oversee outpatient and inpatient consult services in a multispecialty environment, supported by experienced clinical and research staff. Assist the section chief with leading a team with 15 provider FTEs, plus comprehensive ancillary support. Supervise trainees and foster a culture of high-quality outcomes, continuous improvement, and scholarly activity. Advance education and research as a full-time clinician-educator-research faculty member with flexible protected time for academic pursuits. VA offers a comprehensive total rewards package. VHA Physician Total Rewards. Recruitment Incentive: May be authorized for highly qualified candidates Education Debt Reduction Program (Student Loan Repayment): Position(s) listed under this Open Continuous Announcement (OCA) MAY be eligible for the Education Debt Reduction Program (EDRP), a student loan payment reimbursement program. Applicants selected for an EDRP-eligible position will be notified in their conditional job offer. The selectee must meet specific eligibility requirements per VHA policy and submit an EDRP application within four months of appointment. Program 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 review of the EDRP application. Former EDRP participants ineligible to apply for incentive. Learn more EDRP Authorized: Contact Rodney.Belk@va.gov, the EDRP Coordinator for questions/assistance 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

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. Subject to background/security investigation. Selected applicants will be required to complete an online onboarding process. Acceptable form(s) of identification will be required to complete pre-employment requirements ([external link] Effective May 7, 2025, driver's licenses or state-issued identification cards that are not REAL ID compliant cannot be utilized as an acceptable form of identification for employment. Must pass pre-employment physical evaluation/examination. Participation in the seasonal influenza vaccination program is a requirement for all Department of Veterans Affairs Health Care Personnel (HCP). You may be required to serve a probationary period. Complete all application requirements detailed in the "Required Documents" section of this announcement.