Physician – Hematology/Oncology (Regular FT)
Veterans Health Administration · Department of Veterans Affairs
This job in plain English
This job is for a full-time Hematology/Oncology Physician at the Martinsburg VA Medical Center in Martinsburg, West Virginia, within the Veterans Health Administration. It is an open continuous announcement, so applications are reviewed every 2 weeks until April 15, 2027 or until the job is filled.
It may close early. The announcement may close before the closing date if the position is filled through other means.
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.
The job is open to the public, and federal employees are encouraged to apply. You must be a U.S. citizen, but the agency says non-citizens may be appointed when it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens.
What you would do
- Evaluate and treat hematology and oncology patients, including hospital admission decisions.
- Order diagnostic tests, review results and decide what action to take.
- Refer patients for consultations within VA and in the community.
- Supervise and teach medical residents and students.
- Enter medication, consult and test orders into CPRS.
- Document medical assessments, interactions and observations accurately.
Do you qualify for VM-15?
With experience: No specific years of work experience are required, and staff physician level has no extra requirements beyond the basic ones. Work as a specialty practitioner in hematology and oncology is preferred but not required.
With education: You need a Doctor of Medicine (MD) or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO) degree from an approved school, plus completed residency training in an accredited core specialty program. Options include an approved residency leading to board eligibility, or a non-U.S. residency followed by at least three years of verified independent practice in the U.S.
Licenses and certifications you need:
- Current, full and unrestricted license to practice medicine in a U.S. state, territory, Commonwealth, or the District of Columbia
- Board certification may be required because this job supervises medical residents and students
How to apply well
What to send:
- Resume or CV showing job title, duties, month and year start and end dates, and full-time or part-time status with average hours per week
- Standard VA Clinical Resume document (download link in announcement), uploaded to the Resume field
- Optional full CV without page limit, uploaded to the Other field
- DD-214 showing dates and character of service if you claim veterans' preference
- SF-15 with proof if you claim 10-point veterans' preference
How you will be rated: You are rated on how well you meet the qualifications listed in the announcement. Your application, resume and supporting documents will be verified, and errors or missing information may affect consideration. VA also performs pre-employment reference checks, and veterans' preference applies when candidates are approximately equal.
Tips for this job:
- Download the standard VA Clinical Resume from the link in the announcement and upload it to the Resume field, since this is required.
- Make sure your resume shows month and year dates for each job, plus full-time or part-time status and average hours per week.
- Apply online through USAJOBS and complete the occupational questionnaire, and claim veterans' preference with documents if you are eligible.
Good to know before you apply
Schedule: Full-time, Monday through Friday, 8:00 am to 4:30 pm. Travel is not required.
Incentives and relocation: Recruitment/relocation incentive (sign-on bonus) is authorized. Annual performance bonus is listed. Possible $1,000 per year CME reimbursement for full-time board-certified physicians. Relocation expenses are not reimbursed.
Conditions of employment:
- U.S. citizenship required
- Drug test (urinalysis) before appointment
- Selective Service registration required for males born after 12/31/1959
- Must be proficient in written and spoken English
- Background and security investigation
- Online onboarding with acceptable identification, including a REAL ID compliant card
- Pre-employment physical examination
- Seasonal influenza vaccination required (or approved exemption)
- 2-year trial period
- Physical demands include lifting up to 35 pounds intermittently
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
- $320,000 – $400,000 per year
- Pay scale and grade
- VM-15 · VA medical and dental
- Location
- Martinsburg, West Virginia
- 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
- OCA-FY27-0602-PHYSICIAN-HEM
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