Synergy, in conjunction with the United States Government and Department of Veteran Affairs is currently seeking an Hematologist/Oncologist for immediate appointment to the VA Medical Center located in Huntington, West Virginia.

With more than 200,000 employees, the VA health care system is one of the largest health care providers in the world. The Department of Veterans Affairs offers veterans one of the largest, most technologically advanced health care systems in the United States. The VA has over 150 medical centers, 875 ambulatory and community-based outpatient clinics, 136 nursing homes, and many other facilities, including 206 vet centers and 43 readjustment counseling centers, across all 50 states, the District of Columbia, and U.S. territories.

Description

The Medical Center is seeking a full-time Board Certified/Board Eligible Medical Oncologist to join our dynamic staff. Direct consultative patient care of oncology patients in both inpatient and outpatient settings will be required. Candidates must have an interest in teaching and the credentials for a faculty appointment. Generous benefits are available including malpractice coverage and limited on-call responsibilities. Relocation expenses and/or bonus may be negotiated.

Applicant selected for position may be eligible to apply for an award up to $38,000 under the provisions of the Education Debt Reduction Program (EDRP).

Location and Facility Description

The medical center is a fully accredited 80-bed acute medical and surgical care facility offering primary and subspecialty outpatient care with over 700 employees and nearly 400 volunteers dedicated to serving our veteran population; Affiliated with the Joan C. Edwards School of Medicine at Marshall University, Huntington, WV is a university town (Home of the Marshall University Thundering Herd) located on the banks of the Ohio River adjacent to Ohio and Kentucky offering many cultural and outdoor activities to enhance the enjoyment of all four seasons of the year with relaxed lifestyle and affordable living. Minimal driving distance to several larger metropolitan areas such as Lexington, KY, Columbus and Cincinnati, OH and Charleston, WV.

Requirements

You must have specialized experience at a level close to the work of this job that has given you the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities required to successfully perform. Typically we would find this experience in work within this field or a field that is closely related. Education completed in foreign colleges or universities may be used to meet the above requirements if you can show that the foreign education is comparable to that received in an accredited educational institution in the United States. It is your responsibility to provide such evidence when applying.

Specialized Education:

You must show successful completion of a full course of study in an accredited college or university leading to a degree for doctor of medicine in the field related to the job to which you are applying. After appointment, you will be subject to random testing for illegal drug use. You will need to demonstrate proficiency in writing, reading and speaking English You must have a certification, licensure, or registration credentials in Any US State/Territory/Commonweath or District of Columbia for this position. You will need to successfully complete a background security investigation before you can be appointed into this position. Applicants for this position must pass a pre-employment medical examination.

Benefits at a glance:

• Work anywhere in the country with your current professional state license
• Market and Performance based pay programs
• Student debt reduction, Continuing Education and Scholarship programs
• Paid annual vacation
• Nationwide job transfer opportunities in 50 States
• One state license covers all nationwide centers
• Flexible work hours and work/life balance
• On-Site child care available
• Generous vacation, personal, and sick leave, as well as 10 Federal holidays
• 15 days annual military leave for active Reserve and National Guard members