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Physician-Oncology

Veterans Health Administration · Department of Veterans Affairs

This job in plain English

The Wilmington VA Medical Center in Wilmington, Delaware, is hiring one physician to treat cancer and blood diseases for the Veterans Health Administration (VHA). This is a full-time, weekday, primary clinical job with no travel. It is an open continuous announcement and is eligible for student loan repayment through the Education Debt Reduction Program (EDRP).

1 vacancy

It may close early. This announcement may close before the closing date if the job is filled another way, and applications are referred on set cut-off dates starting November 13, 2026.

Can you apply?

Yes, if you are a U.S. citizen: this job is open to everyone.

  • Agency employees onlyOnly current employees of the hiring agency.
  • Open to everyoneAny U.S. citizen or national can apply. Some jobs also accept non-citizens; the announcement says so.

Other groups listed above may get extra consideration, for example veterans' preference.

The job is open to the public and to current federal employees of the VA. You must be a U.S. citizen, a national, or someone who owes allegiance to the U.S.; non-citizens may be appointed only when qualified citizens cannot be recruited.

What you would do

  • Interpret blood and bone marrow samples to diagnose blood disorders and cancers.
  • Decide on more blood tests when first results show abnormalities.
  • Prescribe treatment for individual patients.
  • Work with a team of specialists to evaluate and treat patients.
  • Teach medical students, residents and hospital staff.
  • Provide education and counseling to patients and keep detailed records.

Do you qualify for VM-15?

With experience: Residency training is required, as explained under education. Preferred: board certification in hematology/oncology with 3 to 5 years of experience. No specific grade-level experience is stated.

With education: You need a Doctor of Medicine (MD) or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO) degree from an approved school. You must also finish a residency that is accredited by ACGME or AOA, or meet one of the alternative paths listed in the announcement, such as a year of approved training followed by two years of independent practice.

Licenses and certifications you need:

  • Current, full and unrestricted license to practice medicine or surgery in a U.S. state, territory, commonwealth, or the District of Columbia

How to apply well

What to send:

  • C.V. and/or resume (the 2-page resume rule does not apply)
  • Legible DD-214 showing dates and character of service, if you claim veterans' preference
  • SF-15 with required proof, if you claim 10-point veterans' preference

How you will be rated: You will be rated on how well you meet the listed qualifications. Your application, resume, C.V. and other documents will be verified, and errors or omissions may affect whether you are considered.

Tips for this job:

  • Submit your EDRP application within four months of appointment if you want student loan repayment.
  • If you claim veterans' preference, send your DD-214 and, for 10-point preference, an SF-15 with proof.
  • Make sure your ID is REAL ID compliant before onboarding, since non-compliant state IDs are no longer accepted.

Good to know before you apply

Schedule: Full-time, Monday to Friday, 8:00 am to 4:30 pm.

Incentives and relocation: Education Debt Reduction Program (EDRP), a student loan payment reimbursement of up to $200,000 over one to five years, decided after review. You must apply within four months of appointment. Former EDRP participants cannot apply.

Conditions of employment:

  • U.S. citizenship, with the exception described in the who can apply section
  • Drug test (urinalysis) before appointment; refusing means no job
  • Selective Service registration for males born after 12/31/1959
  • Must be proficient in written and spoken English
  • Background and security investigation
  • Online onboarding with acceptable ID; state IDs must be REAL ID compliant
  • Pre-employment physical evaluation
  • Must take part in the seasonal flu vaccination program
  • You may serve a probationary period

We wrote this summary automatically from the official announcement. The announcement on USAJOBS is the only one that counts: read it before you apply.

Job details

Salary
$300,000 – $400,000 per year
Pay scale and grade
VM-15 · VA medical and dental
Location
Wilmington, Delaware
Appointment
Permanent
Work schedule
Full-time
Service
Excepted
Openings
1
Security clearance
Not Required
Travel
Not required
Drug test
Not required
Supervisory
No
Occupation
Medical Officer (0602)
Announcement
CBSZ-13102355-27-JG

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