Hematology/Oncology Physician

Join the VA Long Beach Healthcare System as a Hematology/Oncology Physician and deliver exceptional cancer and blood disorder care to our nation's Veterans. This blended inpatient and outpatient position involves managing solid tumors and hematologic malignancies at the Tibor Rubin VA Medical Center, alongside supervising fellows and residents. Located in vibrant Southern California, you will enjoy oceanfront living, year-round sunshine, and a fulfilling academic affiliation with UC Irvine.

Practice Info

• Outpatient/inpatient blended hematology/oncology position providing the full spectrum of cancer and benign hematology care.
• Includes outpatient clinic, supervision of fellows and other trainees, oversight of an infusion center, and participation in the inpatient consult service at the Tibor Rubin VA Medical Center in Long Beach.
• Position is affiliated with the University of California, Irvine (UCI), with a strong focus on fellow education and participation from residents of other programs.
• Fellows rotate at both UCI Medical Center and the Tibor Rubin VA Medical Center as part of their hematology/oncology training.

Shift & Schedule

• Work schedule: Monday–Friday, 8:00 a.m.–4:30 p.m. (full-time on-site at VA Long Beach).
• Call coverage: Call is covered by rotation; during weeks that the physician is on the inpatient service, they are also on call, with the fellow serving as first on-call and the attending available to come into the hospital as needed.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive evaluation and management of patients with solid tumors, hematologic malignancies, and benign hematologic conditions in both outpatient and inpatient settings.
• Perform consultations, develop treatment plans, and provide follow-up care for inpatients and outpatients, including chemotherapy and immunotherapy management delivered through the infusion center.
• Participate in and help lead inpatient hematology/oncology consult services, including coordinating admissions and co-managing complex patients with multidisciplinary teams.
• Supervise and teach hematology/oncology fellows and residents from affiliated training programs, providing clinical mentorship and bedside teaching.
• Engage in tumor boards and multidisciplinary conferences to support high-quality, coordinated, patient-centered cancer care for Veterans.
• Participate in quality improvement and academic/teaching activities, with opportunities for clinical research depending on interests and service needs.

Compensation

• Competitive starting annual salary: $360,000–$400,000, depending on credentials and experience.
• Employees are eligible to receive up to $15,000 in performance-based pay annually (salary plus performance pay not to exceed a combined total of $400,000 per year).
• Employees may also qualify for Proficiency Awards, which are available in addition to Pay for Performance incentives.
• Regular salary reviews occur every two years, with annual cost-of-living adjustments.

Benefits

• Recruitment/relocation incentive: A recruitment bonus of approximately $20,000 is available for highly qualified candidates, subject to approval.
• Education Debt Reduction Program (EDRP): May be available for this position, subject to program eligibility and approval.
• Continuing Medical Education (CME) support and protected time per VA policy.
• Generous paid time off, including annual leave, sick leave, and 11 paid federal holidays.
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance with options for family coverage through federal employee benefit programs.
• Flexible spending and health savings accounts.
• Federal pension (FERS) with five-year vesting plus Social Security, and Thrift Savings Plan (401k equivalent) with up to a 5% VA match.
• Malpractice coverage with tail coverage and liability protection provided by the federal government.

Qualifications

• M.D. or D.O. from an accredited medical school (or ECFMG certification for international graduates).
• Current, full, and unrestricted license to practice medicine in the United States.
• Completion of an ACGME- or AOA-accredited Internal Medicine residency and Hematology/Oncology fellowship.
• Board Certified in Internal Medicine.
• Board Certified or Board Eligible in Hematology and/or Medical Oncology.
• Due to VA policy and service needs, non-citizens are not being considered for this specific role at this time.