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Physician – Hematology/Oncology (Section Chief)

Veterans Health Administration · Department of Veterans Affairs

This job in plain English

The VA Central California Health Care System in Fresno, California is hiring a full-time Section Chief for Hematology/Oncology in the Specialty Care Service of the Veterans Health Administration. The chief oversees the section, leads the Anticoagulation Clinic, and serves as Associate Program Director for a fellowship program with a faculty role at an affiliated university. This is an open continuous announcement, it is a supervisory job, and a sign-on bonus is authorized.

1 vacancy. The announcement may be used to fill additional vacancies.

It may close early. This is an open continuous announcement with a first cut-off date of November 3, 2026, and cut-off dates every 2 weeks after that. The announcement may also close before its closing date if the position is filled another way.

Can you apply?

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

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

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

This job is open to the public. You must be a U.S. citizen, a U.S. 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

  • Oversee all operations in the Hematology/Oncology Section.
  • Lead the Anticoagulation Clinic.
  • Supervise hematology and oncology staff.
  • Serve as Associate Program Director for the Fellowship Program.
  • Provide day-to-day care for Veteran patients in inpatient and outpatient settings.
  • Oversee oncology clinical trials and medical oversight of the Chemotherapy Infusion Clinic.

Do you qualify for VM-15?

With education: You need a Doctor of Medicine (MD) or Doctor of Osteopathy (DO) degree from a school approved by the VA for the year you graduated. You also need completed residency training in an accredited program. Board certification or board eligibility in Hematology/Oncology is required.

Licenses and certifications you need:

  • Current, full, and unrestricted license to practice medicine in a U.S. state, territory, or the District of Columbia
  • Board certified or board eligible in Hematology/Oncology

How to apply well

What to send:

  • CV and/or resume (the 2-page resume requirement does not apply to this job)
  • DD-214 showing dates and character of service, if you claim veterans' preference
  • SF-15 Application for 10 Point Veteran Preference with proof, if you claim 10-point preference
  • Other documents may be requested later in the process

How you will be rated: You are rated on how well you meet the basic and additional qualifications, using your application, resume, and CV. You also complete an occupational questionnaire when you apply. Your documents will be verified, and errors or omissions may affect your consideration.

Tips for this job:

  • Make sure you have a current, full, unrestricted medical license and board certification or board eligibility in Hematology/Oncology before you apply, since both are required.
  • Upload your CV or resume. The 2-page limit does not apply to this job.
  • If you claim veterans' preference, send your DD-214 and, for 10-point preference, the SF-15 with proof. Documents are required to award preference.

Good to know before you apply

Schedule: Full-time. The schedule will be coordinated by your supervisor.

Incentives and relocation: A recruitment or sign-on bonus is authorized. Relocation expenses are not reimbursed.

Conditions of employment:

  • U.S. citizenship (with a narrow exception for non-citizens)
  • Drug test (urinalysis) before appointment
  • 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 (must be REAL ID compliant if using a driver's license)
  • TB testing and immunization evaluations
  • Seasonal influenza vaccination required for all VA health care personnel
  • May serve a probationary period
  • Physical requirements: lifting 15-44 pounds, walking and standing 3-5 hours, and kneeling

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
$325,000 – $365,000 per year
Pay scale and grade
VM-15 · VA medical and dental
Location
Fresno, California
Appointment
Permanent
Work schedule
Full-time
Service
Excepted
Openings
1
Security clearance
Not Required
Travel
Not required
Drug test
Not required
Supervisory
Yes
Occupation
Medical Officer (0602)
Announcement
OCA-CBSW-13104273-27-MF

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