Job Listing: Academic Hematology/Oncology Physician

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 1 vacancy - Syracuse, NY
Academic Hematology/Oncology Physician: Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Center, Syracuse, New York has an opening for a full-time Hematology/Oncology physician who is board certified in Internal Medicine and board certified or board eligible in both Hematology and Medical Oncology as of July 2008.  The successful candidate must have experience in cancer research and a foundation in CALGB clinical trials.  Demonstrated clinical skills and teaching experience in an integrated university-based fellowship program is essential.  Applicants must possess a license in any state and must qualify for a corresponding academic appointment within the Department of Medicine at Upstate Medical University.  Interested candidates should fax a cover letter referencing job number 670-08H/O and a current CV to: (315) 425-2447, attention Linda Zavalauskas, Human Resources/05, VA Medical Center, 800 Irving Avenue, Syracuse, New York 13210.  Information on Upstate New York VISN 2 VA Healthcare Network can be found at www.va.gov/visns/visn02.  Position is subject to random drug testing.  Equal Opportunity Employer.

Major Duties

Academic Hematology/Oncology Physician: Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Center, Syracuse, New York has an opening for a full-time Hematology/Oncology physician who is board certified in Internal Medicine and board certified or board eligible in both Hematology and Medical Oncology as of July 2008.  The successful candidate must have experience in cancer research and a foundation in CALGB clinical trials.  Demonstrated clinical skills and teaching experience in an integrated university-based fellowship program is essential.  Applicants must possess a license in any state and must qualify for a corresponding academic appointment within the Department of Medicine at Upstate Medical University.

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Contact Information:
Linda Zavalauskas

Phone: 315 425-4616

Fax: 315 425-2447

Email: Linda.Zavalauskas@va.gov


Or write:
Department Of Veterans Affairs
800 Irving Avenue
Attn: HRMS/05
Syracuse, NY 13210

US

Fax: 315 425-2447


What To Expect Next:
Once your complete application is received we will conduct an evaluation of your qualifications and determine your ranking. The most highly qualified candidates will be referred to the hiring manager for further consideration and possible interview. We expect to make a selection within 30 days of the closing date of this announcement. You will be notified of the outcome.

Required Skills

Qualifications

You must possess a year of general work experience that shows your ability to perform progressively more complex, responsible, or difficult duties; and that shows your ability to learn the specific work of this job.

You must have one year of 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. To qualify based on education, submit copy of transcript or list of courses with credit hours, major(s), and grade-point average or class ranking. Application materials will not be returned. Submit proof of your education with a transcript or list of courses with credit hours, major(s), and grade point average or class ranking. We will be unable to return these to you. You can receive credit for education received outside the United States if you provide evidence that it is comparable to an accredited educational institution in the United States when you apply.

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.
After appointment, you will be subject to random testing for illegal drug use.

You must have a certification, licensure, or registration credentials in licensure for this position. In some cases, these may be substituted for experience and education.

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.


Date Posted: April 25, 2008

Job Details

Job Location

Candidate Application

Employer: Department Of Veterans Affairs Address: Contact:
Job Type: Full-time City: Brooklyn
Experience:Any State: New York
Education: College Zip Code:11226 Online: Website Link

Salary and Benefits

Salary Range:  93,818.00 - 200,000.00 USD per yearPerformance Pay

Benefits

You may participate in the Federal Employees Health Benefits program, with costs shared with your employer. More info: http://www.usajobs.gov/jobextrainfo.asp#FEHB.

Life insurance coverage is provided. More info: http://www.usajobs.gov/jobextrainfo.asp#life

Long-Term Care Insurance is offered and carries into your retirement. More info: http://www.usajobs.gov/jobextrainfo.asp#ltci

New employees are automatically covered by the Federal Employees Retirement System (FERS). If you are transferring from another agency and covered by CSRS, you may continue in this program. More info: http://www.usajobs.gov/jobextrainfo.asp#retr

You will earn annual vacation leave. More info: http://www.usajobs.gov/jobextrainfo.asp#VACA

You will earn sick leave. More info: http://www.usajobs.gov/jobextrainfo.asp#SKLV

You will be paid for federal holidays that fall within your regularly scheduled tour of duty. More info: http://www.usajobs.gov/jobextrainfo.asp#HOLI

Opportunities are available in numerous locations and employees may transfer to new locations to further their career goals.

You can use Health Care Flexible Spending Accounts for expenses that are tax-deductible, but not reimbursed by any other source, including out-of-pocket expenses and non-covered benefits under their FEHB plans. More Info: http://www.usajobs.gov/jobextrainfo.asp#FSA


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