Physician Chief of (Hematology/Oncology)

New Mexico VA Health Care System is hiring a Section Chief of Hematology/Oncology. This is an open continuous announcement and will remain open until January 8, 2027. Eligible applications received will be referred at regular intervals or as additional vacancies occur on an as-needed basis until positions are filled. PRINCIPALES MISSIONS : VA offers a comprehensive total rewards package. VHA Physician Total Rewards. Recruitment/Relocation Incentives (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 The NMVAHCS Chief, Section of Hematology/Oncology will be appointed as a member of the UNM Division of Hematology/Oncology and will have the opportunity for significant interactions with Division faculty and to become engaged in research, clinical, and clinical trials programs with the UNM Cancer Center. The Chief, Section of Hematology/Oncology will also have a major teaching role in the Division in a joint NMVAHSC and UNM Hematology/Oncology Fellowship training program. The NMVAHCS and UNMCCC are focused on discovery the causes and the cures for cancer, focused on those cancers which disproportionately affect the multi-ethic populations of New Mexico. The NMVAHCS Section of Hematology/Oncology consists of 3 additional physician faculty members, advanced practice practitioners, and specialized clinical nurses. The Chief, Section of Hematology/Oncology provides the medical leadership for this group and supervises their activity. The Chief, Section of Hematology/Oncology must qualify for an academic appointment in the Tenured or Clinician-Educator Track in the Professorial series in the Department of Internal Medicine at UNM and report directly to the Chief, Medicine Service at the NMVAHCS. This individual will be responsible for setting and implementing the vision for the clinical, educational and research missions of NMVAHCS in the area of Hematology/Oncology. Qualified applicants will have an MD, current medical license, and be board-certified in Hematology and Oncology. The ideal candidate will be suitable for academic appointment at UNM at the level of assistant, associate or full professor, as evidenced by a strong track record of academic and/or clinical excellence. Applicants must also be eligible for appointment at the VA. The VA's basic qualification standards may be found at http://www.vacareers.va.gov/application-process/navigating/before-you-apply.asp. Work Schedule: Monday - Friday, 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m., CST QUALIFICATIONS REQUISES : To qualify for this position, you must meet the basic requirements as well as any additional requirements (if applicable) listed in the job announcement. Applicants pending the completion of training or license requirements may be referred and tentatively selected but may not be hired until all requirements are met. Currently employed physician(s) in VA who met the requirements for appointment under the previous qualification standard at the time of their initial appointment are deemed to have met the basic requirements of the occupation. Basic Requirements: United States Citizenship: Non-citizens may only be appointed when it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens in accordance with VA Policy. Degree of

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