Hematology/Oncology Physician Position Avaialble in Beautiful Kansas City
Company: Veterans Health Administration
Location: Kansas City
Posted on: March 17, 2026
|
|
|
Job Description:
Job Description As the Kansas City VA Medical Center continues
to grow, we are excited to welcome a motivated Oncologist to our
team in Kansas City. Kansas City is a dynamic and affordable place
to live, known for its legendary barbeque, championship sports,
thriving arts community, and family-oriented neighborhoods. At
KCVA, you’ll find supportive colleagues, a healthy work-life
balance, and the rewarding opportunity to serve those who have
served our country The following duties are required of the
position; they include, but are not limited to: The candidate will
spend time as attending on the Hematology/Oncology inpatient
consult service; providing consultative support to all inpatient
services and serve as oncology/hematology attending on call for the
consult service. Outpatient and inpatient duties include: The
candidate physician will see patients in the continuity clinics and
new referrals of patients to the hematology/oncology outpatient
clinics. The candidate may serve as the primary physician for
patients with active cancer or hematologic disease. Supervision of
inpatient as well as outpatient chemotherapy and infusion
procedures. Perform bone marrow aspirates and biopsies and
participate in oncology conferences. Supervise hematology/oncology
fellows from Kansas University Medical Center. The Kansas City
Oncology Department has an active clinical trials program. Academic
opportunities include: Serving as principal investigator of
clinical trials through SWOG, the GU-NPOP program, and drug company
sponsored clinical trials. Oversight of regulatory requirements and
compliances with IRB regulation in human research. The position can
include a major role in the clinical research, administrative, and
educational programs of the Hematology/Oncology Section for
interested candidates. The candidate physician has the option of
affiliation or voluntary appointment with the University of Kansas
Medical Center. Administrative Duties include: The physician will
participate in quality improvement initiatives within the division
and be part of the oncology department's cancer committee. Serving
on hospital and University-affiliated committees. BENEFITS: 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:
unrestricted license from any US State or territory CME: Up to
$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 restrictions on moonlighting This position is eligible
for our Education Debt Reduction Program (EDRP) which allows for up
to $200K in loan repayment over a 5-year period.
Keywords: Veterans Health Administration, Overland Park , Hematology/Oncology Physician Position Avaialble in Beautiful Kansas City, Healthcare , Kansas City, Kansas
