Hematology/Oncology Physician Position Avaialble in Beautiful Kansas City

As the Kansas City VA Medical Center continues to grow, we are excited to welcome a motivated Oncologist to our team in Kansas City.

Kansas City is a dynamic and affordable place to live, known for its legendary barbeque, championship sports, thriving arts community, and family-oriented neighborhoods. At KCVA, you'll find supportive colleagues, a healthy work-life balance, and the rewarding opportunity to serve those who have served our country

The following duties are required of the position; they include, but are not limited to:

The candidate will spend time as attending on the Hematology/Oncology inpatient consult service; providing consultative support to all inpatient services and serve as oncology/hematology attending on call for the consult service.

• Outpatient and inpatient duties include:

• The candidate physician will see patients in the continuity clinics and new referrals of patients to the hematology/oncology outpatient clinics.
• The candidate may serve as the primary physician for patients with active cancer or hematologic disease.
• Supervision of inpatient as well as outpatient chemotherapy and infusion procedures.
• Perform bone marrow aspirates and biopsies and participate in oncology conferences.

• Supervise hematology/oncology fellows from Kansas University Medical Center.

• The Kansas City Oncology Department has an active clinical trials program. Academic opportunities include:

• Serving as principal investigator of clinical trials through SWOG, the GU-NPOP program, and drug company sponsored clinical trials.
• Oversight of regulatory requirements and compliances with IRB regulation in human research.

• The position can include a major role in the clinical research, administrative, and educational programs of the Hematology/Oncology Section for interested candidates.

• The candidate physician has the option of affiliation or voluntary appointment with the University of Kansas Medical Center. Administrative Duties include:

• The physician will participate in quality improvement initiatives within the division and be part of the oncology department's cancer committee.
• Serving on hospital and University-affiliated committees.

This position is eligible for our Education Debt Reduction Program (EDRP) which allows for up to $200K in loan repayment over a 5-year period.

About Department of Veterans Affairs

The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) is one of the nation’s largest integrated healthcare systems, dedicated to honoring and serving America’s Veterans through exceptional care, research, and support. Our physicians and healthcare professionals provide high-quality, evidence-based treatment across more than 1,300 facilities, helping Veterans lead healthier, more fulfilling lives. At VA, we offer rewarding careers where clinical excellence meets purpose, professional growth, and the chance to make a lasting impact on those who’ve served our country.