The Memphis VA Medical Center has an opening for an on-site Hematology-Oncology Physician that offers a dual academic appointment with the University of Tennessee Health Science Center (UTHSC). The position reports directly to the Section Chief of Hematology Oncology and is administratively responsible to the Chief of Medicine (Specialty Care). The Hematology-Oncology Clinic consists of three physicians and a host of medical support staff.
The Medical Center consists of one main campus and ten community-based outpatient clinics (CBOCs). It s a 1a complexity tertiary care facility and part of the largest healthcare system in the world. It s located in one of the fastest growing Veteran population regions in the United States. The facility provides comprehensive care to over 47,000 Veterans in a 52-county area of Western Tennessee, Northern Mississippi, and Northeast Arkansas. It includes 236 inpatient beds with a 26-bed Spinal Cord Injury Unit and offers in-house Radiation Therapy. It is a teaching hospital, providing guidance to a full range of residents, fellows, and patient care services, using state-of-the-art technology.
We Offer:
- Paid Time Off: 26 paid vacation days, 13 paid sick days, and 11 paid holidays, 5 paid CME attendance days
- Pay Incentives: Regular salary increases and annual performance bonus
- Health, Dental, & Vision Insurance
- Retirement: Traditional Federal Pension (5-year vesting) and Federal 401K with up to 5% agency match
- No Contract: No Physician Employment Contract and no significant restriction on moonlighting
- Clinical research opportunities and academic affiliation
Area Overview:
The medical center is located in the metropolitan area of Memphis, TN, on the bluffs of the Mighty Mississippi River. It s the hub of the United States and is known as the birthplace of Blues, Rock & Roll, and low & slow cooked barbecue. It s also home to the infamous Grizzlies NBA Team. You could savor your way through the cue capital of the world and explore the best of Memphis-style barbecue from hole-in-the-wall hidden gems to world-class dining experiences. You ll get it all on the Memphis barbecue trail. Many know Memphis as being home to Memphis-Style Barbecue , but it s also the Wing Capital of the world with more chicken establishments (200+) than barbecue joints. Plan a visit and enjoy the nightlife on Beale Street, take a tour of Elvis Presley s Graceland, or a visit to the historic Peabody Hotel and watch the royal ducks walk the red carpet. The options are unlimited.