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Summary NOTE: The 2-page Resume requirement does not apply to this occupational series. For more information, refer to Required Documents below. The Louis A. Johnson VA Medical Center is located in Clarksburg, West Virginia and serves a veteran population of approximately 70,000 in north central West Virginia and adjacent counties in Maryland, Ohio and Pennsylvania. The Louis A. Johnson VA Medical Center provides primary care and basic mental health services at four CBOCs. Responsibilities This is an OPEN CONTINUOUS ANNOUNCEMENT and will remain open until May 13, 2026. The initial cut-off date for referral of eligible applications will be December 15, 2025, with subsequent cut-off dates on the 1st of each month. Eligible applications received after that date will be referred at regular intervals until position is filled. Duties will include, but are not limited to the following: Provide consultative care to hospital inpatients requiring hematology or oncology consultation. Provide care to new consults and return patients in the outpatient clinic setting. Oversee the chemotherapy infusion room and administration of systemic cancer therapy. Document patient care data in VA electronic medical records system, Computerized Patient Record System (CPRS), including consult notes, daily progress notes for inpatients, encounters for outpatients. Responsible for appropriate documentation of initial visit, follow-up visits, procedures performed, problem lists, procedure lists, and making interim summaries. He/she must be computer literate Provides ongoing care for assigned patients. Ability to perform initial histories and physical examinations on outpatients with hematology problems; make assessments and use appropriate diagnostic evaluations; and implement timely and appropriate treatment. Orders diagnostic studies and interprets laboratory tests, EKG, and radiology diagnostic tests (CXR, CT Scan, MRl). Prescribes and refills medications within the defined scope of practice. Perform bone marrow biopsies on patients where this procedure is appropriate, review peripheral blood smears if indicated Complete hematology/oncology e-consults (electronic consults). Complies with the rules, regulations and by-laws to include but not limited to, record keeping practices in accordance with this Medical Center and VA. Works effectively with patients, families, staff, co-workers and other health care professionals. Provides education and counseling of patients and families in preventive care, medical conditions, and the use of prescribed treatments and drugs. The hematology/oncology provider shall cooperate with, and participate in, medical duties or functions related to quality of care and peer review along with improvement/performance improvement activities at the direction of the Chief of Medical Service. Participates in Medical Service educational activities. Practices within the scope of assigned privileges. Meets medical staff criteria for initial appointment and reappraisal. Other duties/responsibilities as assigned. VA offers a comprehensive total rewards package. VHA Physician Total Rewards. Recruitment Incentive (Sign-on Bonus): Authorized 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, 8:00 A.M. - 4:30 P.M.; however, subject to change, depending on the needs of the service/medical center. On call duties may be required. Contract Buy Out Program: This position may be eligible for the Physician / Provider Contract Buy Out Program (CBOP), which authorizes VHA to buy out service contracts (Locum agreements, loan repayments, sign-on bonus contracts, Physician-owned practices) in exchange for employment at certain rural or highly rural facilities for a period of obligated service (minimum 4 years). For additional information and eligibility requirements, contact the VHA Contract Buy Out Program Manager at . Requirements Conditions of Employment 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 (Effective May 7, 2025, driver's licenses or state-issued dentification cards that are not REAL ID compliant cannot be utilized as an acceptable form of identification for employment. Must pass pre-employment physical 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